NMDC Limited announced the appointment of Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur as the new Director (Personnel) on its Board, effective March 19, 2026. This appointment, based on the Ministry of Steel’s order, is for a tenure of five years or until further orders. Shri Thakur brings extensive experience from the Indian Railways, notably his role as Director (HR) at BHEL, highlighting his 25 years in HR and administration.
NMDC Announces Key Board Appointment
NMDC Limited has formally notified stock exchanges regarding a significant change in its Directorate. Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur (DIN: 10172666) has been appointed as the Director (Personnel) on the Board of the Company. The effective date for the assumption of charge is March 19, 2026.
This appointment is made pursuant to the Order issued by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, dated March 17, 2026. The tenure for Shri Thakur’s appointment is set for a period of five (5) years from the date he takes charge, or until superseded by further directives.
Profile of the New Director (Personnel)
Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur is a seasoned administrator, aged 52 years, and is an officer of the 1998 batch of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS). Prior to this role, he served as the Director (Human Resources) on the Board of BHEL, commencing July 4, 2023. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (HR specialization) from TISS.
Extensive Experience Highlights
- Possesses over 25 years of experience across Indian Railways and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs).
- Managed HR and administration across three major Railway divisions: Solapur, Bhopal & Mumbai.
- Successfully chaired the Railway Recruitment Cell, Western Railway, overseeing the recruitment of approximately twelve thousand employees.
- Played a vital role in developing and streamlining HR policies during his tenure at Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL).
- At BHEL, he spearheaded initiatives like restructuring HR functions, introducing a Uniform Incentive Scheme, and implementing a Multi- Skilling Reward Scheme.
- He also held the additional charge of Director (Industrial Systems & Products) from 01.09.2023 to 08.10.2023.
Corporate Governance Affirmations
NMDC confirms that there is no relationship between Shri Krishna Kumar Thakur and any other existing Directors on the Board. Furthermore, the Company affirms that Shri Thakur is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any regulatory authority.
The disclosure confirms that the updated list of Directors for NMDC Limited now includes the newly appointed Director (Personnel), as detailed in Annexure – B of the official filing.
Source: BSE
