Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has officially appointed Shri Sanjay Khanna as the company’s new Chairman & Managing Director. Having served as the Director (Refineries) since February 2022, he officially assumed the top leadership role on April 9, 2026. Mr. Khanna will helm the organization until his superannuation on May 31, 2029, leading the company through its next phase of major infrastructure expansion and strategic petrochemical development.
Leadership Transition
Following a recent Board meeting, BPCL announced the elevation of Shri Sanjay Khanna to the position of Chairman & Managing Director (C&MD). Mr. Khanna, who has been instrumental in the company’s refinery operations for over three decades, previously held the additional charge of C&MD since May 1, 2025. His appointment brings a wealth of technical and financial expertise to the helm of India’s leading energy provider.
Technical Expertise and Career Background
A graduate in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, and a postgraduate in Finance Management from Mumbai University, Mr. Khanna is well-versed in both the operational and strategic facets of the oil and gas industry. His career is marked by the successful anchoring of several high-profile refinery projects in Mumbai, Kochi, and Numaligarh. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the commissioning of BPCL’s first ‘Niche Petrochemical’ project, the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP), which he successfully delivered despite the operational hurdles of the pandemic.
Strategic Growth and Future Vision
Under the leadership of Mr. Khanna, BPCL has set a bold roadmap for the next five years, with planned investments totaling Rs. 75,000 crore. A centerpiece of this growth strategy is the Bina Petrochemical and Refinery Expansion Project (BPREP) in Madhya Pradesh, representing a single investment of Rs. 50,000 crore. In addition to his new role, Mr. Khanna maintains his commitment to industry excellence by serving on the boards of Bharat PetroResources Limited, Petronet LNG Limited, and Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, while also chairing the ‘Technical Committee for Petroleum Refineries’.
Source: BSE
