The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Berjis Desai from his position as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director. Effective April 24, 2026, the departure follows Mr. Desai’s appointment by the Government of India as a Member of the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi. Mr. Desai concludes a distinguished tenure of two decades on the company’s Board.
Leadership Transition
After serving on the Board for two decades, Mr. Berjis Desai has stepped down from his role at The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited. In his formal resignation letter, Mr. Desai characterized his long tenure with the firm as a rewarding experience and expressed his gratitude to the company’s leadership and staff.
Reason for Departure
The resignation is a direct result of Mr. Desai accepting a new public service role. He has been appointed as a Member of the National Commission for Minorities, based in New Delhi. Mr. Desai confirmed that this appointment is the sole reason for his decision to leave the Board, noting that there were no other material factors influencing his departure.
Legacy and Appreciation
In his parting message to Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Bharat Sheth, Mr. Desai praised the company’s operational excellence, describing it as Asia’s most well-managed shipping company. He extended his best wishes for the organization’s continued success under Mr. Sheth’s stewardship as he transitions into his new responsibilities with the Government of India.
Source: BSE
