The Board of Directors of ONGC has approved the appointment of Shri Vinod Seshan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as a Government Nominee Director. This appointment is effective from March 9, 2026, for a period of three years or until further notice. Shri Seshan, an IAS officer from the 2008 batch, brings over 20 years of experience in policy, infrastructure management, and governance to the board.
ONGC Board Approves New Director Appointment
The Board of Directors of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) announced the approval of a new director in compliance with regulatory requirements. The board has appointed Shri Vinod Seshan (DIN: 07985959) to serve as the Government Nominee Director.
Appointment Details and Tenure
The appointment of Shri Seshan, currently the Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG), is effective from March 9, 2026. His tenure is established for a period of three years on a co-terminus basis, or until further orders are issued, whichever occurs sooner.
It is noted that Shri Seshan is not debarred from holding the office by any existing regulatory order.
Profile of Shri Vinod Seshan
Shri Vinod Seshan is an officer belonging to the 2008 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Assam Cadre. He possesses extensive professional experience spanning over 20 years, specializing in policy making, implementation, Development and Infrastructure Project Management, and District Administration.
Key Experience Highlights:
- He has previously served on the Boards of major government companies, including OIL India and HPCL.
- His academic qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics & Communication) and a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Infrastructure, Investments, and Finance from the University College London.
- Before joining the IAS, Mr. Seshan held roles in the software services sector focusing on development, testing, and knowledge management.
The detailed profile, including the reason for the change (Appointment) and disclosure of relationships between directors (None), is provided in the attached Annexure-A for record.
The communication was formally executed by (Shashi Bhushan Singh), Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, on March 10, 2026.
Source: BSE
