Larsen & Toubro’s Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Amitabh Kant and Mr. B. Santhanam as Non-Executive, Independent Directors for a 5-year term, effective October 29, 2025. The board also approved the re-appointment of Ms. Preetha Reddy as a Non-Executive, Independent Director for a second 5-year term starting March 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
New Independent Directors
The Larsen & Toubro Board of Directors has approved the appointments of two new Independent Directors to the board, bolstering the company’s leadership.
* Mr. Amitabh Kant (DIN: 00222708) has been appointed as a Non-Executive, Independent Director, effective October 29, 2025, for a term of 5 years. This appointment is subject to shareholders’ approval.
* Mr. B. Santhanam (DIN: 00494806) has also been appointed as a Non-Executive, Independent Director for a term of 5 years, also effective October 29, 2025, and subject to shareholders’ approval.
Re-Appointment of Ms. Preetha Reddy
In addition to the new appointments, the Board has approved the re-appointment of an existing director.
* Ms. Preetha Reddy (DIN: 00001871) will continue to serve as a Non-Executive, Independent Director for a second term of 5 years, starting March 1, 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
About Amitabh Kant
Mr. Amitabh Kant is a governance reformer and public policy change agent. He was G20 Sherpa to the Prime Minister of India and has held key senior positions in the Government of India, including CEO of NITI Aayog.
About B. Santhanam
Mr. B. Santhanam began his career at Grindwell Norton, a Saint-Gobain Group company, and served as Chairman of Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. He has been recognized for his contributions to the industry and has received several prestigious awards.
About Preetha Reddy
Ms. Preetha Reddy is the Vice Chairperson of the Apollo Hospitals Group and is recognized for her contributions to healthcare accessibility. She is the Managing Trustee of the Apollo Hospitals Educational Trust.
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