Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced the elevation of seven key officials to new senior management roles, effective April 06, 2026. These strategic appointments span various critical departments including Digital Initiatives, Audit, Human Resources, and Pension & Group Schemes. This leadership restructuring aims to strengthen the Corporation’s operational expertise and drive growth across its regional and central offices as the organization continues to evolve its service delivery models.
Strategic Leadership Appointments
As part of its organizational development strategy, LIC has elevated seven seasoned professionals to senior leadership positions. These appointments, effective April 06, 2026, leverage the extensive industry experience of these individuals, most of whom have served the Corporation for over 30 years since joining as Assistant Administrative Officers in the early 1990s.
Key Senior Management Changes
The leadership shifts include the following appointments:
- Mr. Mithilesh Kumar: Appointed as Additional Executive Director (Digital Initiatives & Transformation).
- Ms. Poornima Gaitonde: Appointed as Executive Director (Audit).
- Mr. Subbiah Saravana Ramesh: Elevated to Zonal Manager for the South Central Zone, Hyderabad.
- Ms. Girija Sukumaran: Appointed as Executive Director (Human Resource Development and Training).
- Mr. Sunder Raj: Appointed as Additional Executive Director (Pension & Group Schemes).
- Ms. Lata Madampath: Appointed as Executive Director (Personnel).
- Mr. Gourab Chand: Appointed as Executive Director (Chief Life Insurance Advisor).
Focus on Operational Excellence
These appointments reinforce LIC’s focus on maintaining experienced leadership across its core operations. Each appointee brings a deep understanding of the Corporation’s administrative and marketing landscape, having previously held significant roles in regional and divisional offices. This internal promotion strategy ensures continuity and upholds the high standards of performance expected in the management of the Corporation’s vast insurance and pension portfolios.
Source: BSE
