Leadership
Chairman & Managing Director
Shri J.C. Nakra is the Chairman & Managing Director of our Company. In a career spanning over 38 years, Shri Nakra has worked in a wide array of domains including Projects, Construction & Marketing. He joined EIL in 1983 in Construction Division (Offshore). Subsequently, he served in various capacities in Marketing and Project Divisions. He has steered the Marketing initiatives of EIL for business development in India and abroad and has also led Project teams for implementation of major projects. Prior to assuming charge of C&MD, Shri Nakra was Director (Projects) in EIL. A Mechanical Engineering Graduate from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (1981 Batch), he also possesses a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
Shri J.C. Nakra is the Chairman & Managing Director of our Company. In a career spanning over 38 years, Shri Nakra has worked in a wide array of domains including Projects, Construction & Marketing. He joined EIL in 1983 in Construction Division (Offshore). Subsequently, he served in various capacities in Marketing and Project Divisions. He has steered the Marketing initiatives of EIL for business development in India and abroad and has also led Project teams for implementation of major projects. Prior to assuming charge of C&MD, Shri Nakra was Director (Projects) in EIL. A Mechanical Engineering Graduate from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (1981 Batch), he also possesses a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.
Functional Directors
Shri V.C. Bhandari is the Director (HR) of our Company. He has a degree in Engineering and an MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi. He joined EIL in 1981 as a Management Trainee and has vast and rich experience of more than 37 years in the areas of Design and Engineering, Project Management and Human Resource Management. He started his career as a design engineer and has worked in a wide variety of projects of Refineries, Petrochemicals, Gas Processing, Onshore and Offshore Pipeline, Offshore Platforms etc. He was the Project Manager for the prestigious Guru Gobind Singh Refinery Project of HMEL which set international benchmarks in project execution. Subsequently, he spearheaded EIL’s diversification into Power and Renewable energy sectors.
With an aim to build a high performance culture, Sh. Bhandari has been overseeing the integration of HR in the business process in EIL while also promoting creating an inclusive workplace ecosystem. He has been deeply involved in various strategic exercises and in developing the Mentoring process and Management Pipeline Programme. He has continually endeavoured to transform HR as a strategic partner in the company’s operations and has taken several initiatives towards Talent Management, Training & Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement & Retention, CSR & Brand Building. He is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Engineers.
Shri V.C. Bhandari is the Director (HR) of our Company. He has a degree in Engineering and an MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi. He joined EIL in 1981 as a Management Trainee and has vast and rich experience of more than 37 years in the areas of Design and Engineering, Project Management and Human Resource Management. He started his career as a design engineer and has worked in a wide variety of projects of Refineries, Petrochemicals, Gas Processing, Onshore and Offshore Pipeline, Offshore Platforms etc. He was the Project Manager for the prestigious Guru Gobind Singh Refinery Project of HMEL which set international benchmarks in project execution. Subsequently, he spearheaded EIL’s diversification into Power and Renewable energy sectors.
With an aim to build a high performance culture, Sh. Bhandari has been overseeing the integration of HR in the business process in EIL while also promoting creating an inclusive workplace ecosystem. He has been deeply involved in various strategic exercises and in developing the Mentoring process and Management Pipeline Programme. He has continually endeavoured to transform HR as a strategic partner in the company’s operations and has taken several initiatives towards Talent Management, Training & Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement & Retention, CSR & Brand Building. He is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Engineers.
Shri R.K. Sabharwal is the Director (Commercial) of our Company. He has more than 36 years of experience in various positions in all areas of commercial function since 1983. He has hands on experience in international and domestic commercial domain. His expertise covers various aspects of International trade, EXIM procedures, taxation, legal aspects etc. He has proven competence in systems development. His job responsibilities include establishing fair and transparent systems, planning manpower allocation, finalizing e-enabling strategies including e-procurement, evaluation techniques, negotiation methodologies and interface management, development of suitable commercial procedures, finalization of detailed contractual terms for domestic and global commerce. He was also posted in Dubai for independently leading entire commercial function for Gasoline Facilities Project of Iso Octane Company, Dubai during 1998 – 1999. He has successfully demonstrated leadership skills over the years. He has successfully managed various functions including day-to-day operations under complex management situations. He was also actively involved with IT Applications in various business processes in the company and has been spearheading IT applications in Commercial Function for the last several years. He is a Member of All India Management Association, Indian Institute of Materials Management and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
Shri R.K. Sabharwal is the Director (Commercial) of our Company. He has more than 36 years of experience in various positions in all areas of commercial function since 1983. He has hands on experience in international and domestic commercial domain. His expertise covers various aspects of International trade, EXIM procedures, taxation, legal aspects etc. He has proven competence in systems development. His job responsibilities include establishing fair and transparent systems, planning manpower allocation, finalizing e-enabling strategies including e-procurement, evaluation techniques, negotiation methodologies and interface management, development of suitable commercial procedures, finalization of detailed contractual terms for domestic and global commerce. He was also posted in Dubai for independently leading entire commercial function for Gasoline Facilities Project of Iso Octane Company, Dubai during 1998 – 1999. He has successfully demonstrated leadership skills over the years. He has successfully managed various functions including day-to-day operations under complex management situations. He was also actively involved with IT Applications in various business processes in the company and has been spearheading IT applications in Commercial Function for the last several years. He is a Member of All India Management Association, Indian Institute of Materials Management and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
Shri Lalit Kumar Vijh is the Director (Technical) of our Company. In a career spanning over 37 years, Shri Vijh has a wide spectrum of experience in areas of process design, technology development and its commercialization, plant operation & process safety and other specialist design and engineering services across the entire hydrocarbon value chain. Having joined EIL in 1982 in Process Design Division, he has been associated with many green and brown field projects. Shri Vijh is a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering from Punjab University, Chandigarh (1981 batch).
Shri Lalit Kumar Vijh is the Director (Technical) of our Company. In a career spanning over 37 years, Shri Vijh has a wide spectrum of experience in areas of process design, technology development and its commercialization, plant operation & process safety and other specialist design and engineering services across the entire hydrocarbon value chain. Having joined EIL in 1982 in Process Design Division, he has been associated with many green and brown field projects. Shri Vijh is a B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering from Punjab University, Chandigarh (1981 batch).
Mr. Sunil Bhatia is the Director (Finance) of our Company. In a career spanning over 32 years, Shri Bhatia has worked in a wide array of domains including Projects, Finance, Manufacturing & Marketing. He joined NFL in 1986 and worked in various capacities in the Finance Department at the Nangal Unit of NFL upto April, 2000. Thereafter, he served in various capacities at the NFL’s Corporate Office and was made Finance Head in August, 2013. Subsequently, in August, 2015, he was posted as Chief Financial Officer at Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL), a Joint venture company of NFL, EIL and FCIL. Shri Bhatia is B.Com (Hons.) and M.Com alumni from Panjab University, Chandigarh and FCMA from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Mr. Sunil Bhatia is the Director (Finance) of our Company. In a career spanning over 32 years, Shri Bhatia has worked in a wide array of domains including Projects, Finance, Manufacturing & Marketing. He joined NFL in 1986 and worked in various capacities in the Finance Department at the Nangal Unit of NFL upto April, 2000. Thereafter, he served in various capacities at the NFL’s Corporate Office and was made Finance Head in August, 2013. Subsequently, in August, 2015, he was posted as Chief Financial Officer at Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL), a Joint venture company of NFL, EIL and FCIL. Shri Bhatia is B.Com (Hons.) and M.Com alumni from Panjab University, Chandigarh and FCMA from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Shri S.K. Handa is the Director (Projects) of our Company. Having joined EIL as Management Trainee in 1983, he has been associated with many green field & brown field projects implemented by EIL. He has also been involved in development of in-house technology & its commercialisation in the hydrocarbon field.
His areas of responsibility spanning 35 years career in EIL include process design, technology development & its commercialisation, engineering services & business development across entire hydrocarbon value chain in midstream & downstream sectors. He was nominated to the board of Certification Engineers India Ltd. (CEIL), subsidiary of EIL, as Part-Time Director in 2015. Shri Handa is a B. Tech (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering from Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (1983 batch).
Shri S.K. Handa is the Director (Projects) of our Company. Having joined EIL as Management Trainee in 1983, he has been associated with many green field & brown field projects implemented by EIL. He has also been involved in development of in-house technology & its commercialisation in the hydrocarbon field.
His areas of responsibility spanning 35 years career in EIL include process design, technology development & its commercialisation, engineering services & business development across entire hydrocarbon value chain in midstream & downstream sectors. He was nominated to the board of Certification Engineers India Ltd. (CEIL), subsidiary of EIL, as Part-Time Director in 2015. Shri Handa is a B. Tech (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering from Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (1983 batch).
Non-Executive Directors
Shri B.N. Reddy is a Government Nominee Director of our Company. Shri B.N. Reddy joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS} in 1993, and has served in Indian Missions in Indonesia (1995-98), Lao PDR (1998-2001), New York (Permanent Mission of India) (2005-2008), Malaysia (2008-2011) and Geneva (as the DPR in Permanent Mission of India) (2013-16). He has served in the Ministry of External Affairs in the Administration Division and subsequently as the Director/Joint Secretary to the External Affairs Minister of India.
Shri Reddy has learnt Bahasa Indonesia at the University of Indonesia (UI) during his posting in Indonesia in 1995. Shri Reddy has a Master’s Degree in Thermal Engineering from I IT, Bombay, and Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. Prior to joining the Ministry of External Affairs, Shri Reddy also served with TELCO (now Tata Motors) and also in the Indian Engineering Service (I ES). Shri Reddy served as the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria from June 2016 to December, 2018. He has assumed charge as OSD(IC) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He is accompanied by his wife Lalita Devi, and they have a daughter and a son.
Shri B.N. Reddy is a Government Nominee Director of our Company. Shri B.N. Reddy joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS} in 1993, and has served in Indian Missions in Indonesia (1995-98), Lao PDR (1998-2001), New York (Permanent Mission of India) (2005-2008), Malaysia (2008-2011) and Geneva (as the DPR in Permanent Mission of India) (2013-16). He has served in the Ministry of External Affairs in the Administration Division and subsequently as the Director/Joint Secretary to the External Affairs Minister of India.
Shri Reddy has learnt Bahasa Indonesia at the University of Indonesia (UI) during his posting in Indonesia in 1995. Shri Reddy has a Master’s Degree in Thermal Engineering from I IT, Bombay, and Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. Prior to joining the Ministry of External Affairs, Shri Reddy also served with TELCO (now Tata Motors) and also in the Indian Engineering Service (I ES). Shri Reddy served as the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria from June 2016 to December, 2018. He has assumed charge as OSD(IC) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. He is accompanied by his wife Lalita Devi, and they have a daughter and a son.
Shri Sunil Kumar is a Government Nominee Director of our Company, He is IRAS (1995 batch) and is presently posted as Joint Secretary (Refineries), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, New Delhi since May, 2019. He is Bachelor of Technology (Petroleum Energy) from IIT(lSM), Dhanbad, Financial Management from NIFM, Faridabad, Masters in Business Administration from BI, School of Management, Oslo, Norway, Executive European MBA from ESCP-EAP, Paris, France, Masters Diploma in Public Administration from IIPA, New Delhi and Logistic Simulation and Planning from Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China. As Joint Secretary (Refineries), he is looking after the matters related to Refineries, Auto Fuel Policy, Petrochemicals, Import/export of crude oil and other petroleum products; Bio Fuels, Renewable Energy and Conservation, Integrated Energy Policy; Climatic Change & National Clean Energy Policy, Before joining MoP&NG, he has worked with Indian Railways in various capacity including Director Finance Expenditure in Railway Board and Chief Project Manager of Accounting Reform Project of Indian Railways.
Shri Sunil Kumar is a Government Nominee Director of our Company, He is IRAS (1995 batch) and is presently posted as Joint Secretary (Refineries), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, New Delhi since May, 2019. He is Bachelor of Technology (Petroleum Energy) from IIT(lSM), Dhanbad, Financial Management from NIFM, Faridabad, Masters in Business Administration from BI, School of Management, Oslo, Norway, Executive European MBA from ESCP-EAP, Paris, France, Masters Diploma in Public Administration from IIPA, New Delhi and Logistic Simulation and Planning from Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China. As Joint Secretary (Refineries), he is looking after the matters related to Refineries, Auto Fuel Policy, Petrochemicals, Import/export of crude oil and other petroleum products; Bio Fuels, Renewable Energy and Conservation, Integrated Energy Policy; Climatic Change & National Clean Energy Policy, Before joining MoP&NG, he has worked with Indian Railways in various capacity including Director Finance Expenditure in Railway Board and Chief Project Manager of Accounting Reform Project of Indian Railways.
Ms. Shazia Ilmi Malik is a Non-official Independent Director of our Company. She has 16 years of experience in electronic journalism, of which seven years were in India’s prime Hindi news channel “Star News”. She had regularly anchored daily news bulletins and specials, covering a large spectrum from international politics to local elections. This included travelogues, election specials, developmental news reports and several exclusive interviews. She produced and directed several current affairs shows as part of her television career. Issues covered, produced/directed travel shows, documentaries, current affairs, panel discussions and talk shows. She is a gender activist, dynamic political leader, film maker, former television journalist, anchor and Spokesperson of the Global Citizen Forum and Member of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). She is also a brand ambassador for the Prime Minister’s “Swachh Bharat Mission” (Clean India initiative), 2014. She was among the nine, selected by Delhi Government to spread the message of cleanliness and hygiene in Delhi. She was a founder member of India’s “Aam Aadmi Party” and served in the party’s National executive Committee from 2012-2014. She quit the party in May 2014. She was the spokesperson and media strategist for the “India Against Corruption” movement led by social activist Anna Hazare during 2011-2012. The campaign was to institute an Ombudsman popularly known as “Jan Lokpal Bill”. The campaign caught the imagination of millions of Indians and became a widespread protest across the nation. She has led campaigns and spoken out on gender issues over the years. She led scores of protests at Jantar Mantar and other places across the city for women’s safety and empowerment. She has participated in various national and international conferences and seminars on women’s rights and issues.
Ms. Shazia Ilmi Malik is a Non-official Independent Director of our Company. She has 16 years of experience in electronic journalism, of which seven years were in India’s prime Hindi news channel “Star News”. She had regularly anchored daily news bulletins and specials, covering a large spectrum from international politics to local elections. This included travelogues, election specials, developmental news reports and several exclusive interviews. She produced and directed several current affairs shows as part of her television career. Issues covered, produced/directed travel shows, documentaries, current affairs, panel discussions and talk shows. She is a gender activist, dynamic political leader, film maker, former television journalist, anchor and Spokesperson of the Global Citizen Forum and Member of the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT). She is also a brand ambassador for the Prime Minister’s “Swachh Bharat Mission” (Clean India initiative), 2014. She was among the nine, selected by Delhi Government to spread the message of cleanliness and hygiene in Delhi. She was a founder member of India’s “Aam Aadmi Party” and served in the party’s National executive Committee from 2012-2014. She quit the party in May 2014. She was the spokesperson and media strategist for the “India Against Corruption” movement led by social activist Anna Hazare during 2011-2012. The campaign was to institute an Ombudsman popularly known as “Jan Lokpal Bill”. The campaign caught the imagination of millions of Indians and became a widespread protest across the nation. She has led campaigns and spoken out on gender issues over the years. She led scores of protests at Jantar Mantar and other places across the city for women’s safety and empowerment. She has participated in various national and international conferences and seminars on women’s rights and issues.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Gogna is a Non-official Independent Director of our Company. He has been practicing as advocate since 1988. He is presently working as Central Government Standing Counsel at Delhi High Court. He has worked as Amicus Curiae in the Supreme Court of India and as Member of Executive Council of University of Delhi. He has also worked as Member of Court of University of Delhi. He is working as Secretary General of Human Rights Defense International.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Gogna is a Non-official Independent Director of our Company. He has been practicing as advocate since 1988. He is presently working as Central Government Standing Counsel at Delhi High Court. He has worked as Amicus Curiae in the Supreme Court of India and as Member of Executive Council of University of Delhi. He has also worked as Member of Court of University of Delhi. He is working as Secretary General of Human Rights Defense International.
Shri Chaman Kumar is a Non-official Independent Director of our Company. Joined Indian Forest Service on 1st April, 1975. Served in Andhra Pradesh as Assistant Conservator of Forests from April, 1977 to July, 1978. Thereafter, joined Indian administrative Service in July, 1978. At present Independent External Monitor for Central Coalfields Ltd., a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, since November, 2013, he worked as Liquidator, Madhavpura Mercantile Cooperative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, from July, 2012-May, 2015 held various assignment such as Additional Secretary to Government of India & Financial Adviser in various Ministries/Departments viz. Labour and Employment, Food Processing Industries, Planning Commission etc. from November, 2008 to 31st December, 2011, Joint Secretary to Government of India in the Ministry of Defense from October, 2007 to October, 2008 and Joint Secretary to Government of India in the Ministry of Women & Child Development from May 2004 to September, 2007. As Secretary (Economic Affairs) and as Principal Secretary (Expenditure), Finance Department, Government of Gujarat, he was also Government Nominee on the Board of Directors of various state PSUs viz. GMDC, GACL, GIDC, GMB etc. Also worked as Managing Director of GIIC & GSFC and as such was on the Board of assisted companies viz. GHCL, Uncle Chipps Co. Ltd. and Welspun Gujarat Ltd. Also held may other important assignments, both under Central and the State Government, such as Collector & District Magistrate, Bhavnagar District and District Development Officer, Mehsana and Director (Pharmaceuticals) in M/O Chemicals & Petrochemicals, New Delhi. Attended a number of in service training programmes in leading institutions in the country, such as Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, NIPFP, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, IIM, Ahmedabad, IIM, Kolkata and University of Bradford, U.K.
Shri Chaman Kumar is a Non-official Independent Director of our Company. Joined Indian Forest Service on 1st April, 1975. Served in Andhra Pradesh as Assistant Conservator of Forests from April, 1977 to July, 1978. Thereafter, joined Indian administrative Service in July, 1978. At present Independent External Monitor for Central Coalfields Ltd., a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, since November, 2013, he worked as Liquidator, Madhavpura Mercantile Cooperative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, from July, 2012-May, 2015 held various assignment such as Additional Secretary to Government of India & Financial Adviser in various Ministries/Departments viz. Labour and Employment, Food Processing Industries, Planning Commission etc. from November, 2008 to 31st December, 2011, Joint Secretary to Government of India in the Ministry of Defense from October, 2007 to October, 2008 and Joint Secretary to Government of India in the Ministry of Women & Child Development from May 2004 to September, 2007. As Secretary (Economic Affairs) and as Principal Secretary (Expenditure), Finance Department, Government of Gujarat, he was also Government Nominee on the Board of Directors of various state PSUs viz. GMDC, GACL, GIDC, GMB etc. Also worked as Managing Director of GIIC & GSFC and as such was on the Board of assisted companies viz. GHCL, Uncle Chipps Co. Ltd. and Welspun Gujarat Ltd. Also held may other important assignments, both under Central and the State Government, such as Collector & District Magistrate, Bhavnagar District and District Development Officer, Mehsana and Director (Pharmaceuticals) in M/O Chemicals & Petrochemicals, New Delhi. Attended a number of in service training programmes in leading institutions in the country, such as Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, NIPFP, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, IIM, Ahmedabad, IIM, Kolkata and University of Bradford, U.K.
Born on 05/04/1966 from Puducherry UT. Graduation in Civil Engineering from VRCE Nagpur 1984-1988, Post Graduation in Structural Engineering from CIT Coimbatore under Anna University Chennai 2010-2012. Registered Engineer, Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, Structural Engineer Grade I, Seismic Expert undergone various short term courses in seismic design of all types of structures NPEEE coureses in IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras & IISC Bangalore. Fellow in Institution of Valuer, Registered Valuer under Income TaxAct, Wealth Tax Act & Gift Tax Act category, did excellent valuations with remarkable commendations, valuer under O/O of the Custodian Ministry of Finance, Valuer for Major Banks and for Public Sector Undertakings, and did remarkable valuations for Infrastructural valuations for NHAI and Power plants. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Indian society of Earthquake Technology, Indian Concrete Institute, Fellow in Association of Consulting Civil Engineers(I), Competent person for Stability of Structures. Completed Various RCC structures with seismic resistant technology including structures for Tsunami affected people in Tamilnadu. Social Activist, Eminent person in ONGC School Management Committee. Instrumental in Retaining separate regional reservation quota for Professional students from backword areas. Honorary president in Welfare Associations, Guest Lecturer for NOT Architecture dept, President Registered Engineer Association.
Born on 05/04/1966 from Puducherry UT. Graduation in Civil Engineering from VRCE Nagpur 1984-1988, Post Graduation in Structural Engineering from CIT Coimbatore under Anna University Chennai 2010-2012. Registered Engineer, Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, Structural Engineer Grade I, Seismic Expert undergone various short term courses in seismic design of all types of structures NPEEE coureses in IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, IIT Madras & IISC Bangalore. Fellow in Institution of Valuer, Registered Valuer under Income TaxAct, Wealth Tax Act & Gift Tax Act category, did excellent valuations with remarkable commendations, valuer under O/O of the Custodian Ministry of Finance, Valuer for Major Banks and for Public Sector Undertakings, and did remarkable valuations for Infrastructural valuations for NHAI and Power plants. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Indian society of Earthquake Technology, Indian Concrete Institute, Fellow in Association of Consulting Civil Engineers(I), Competent person for Stability of Structures. Completed Various RCC structures with seismic resistant technology including structures for Tsunami affected people in Tamilnadu. Social Activist, Eminent person in ONGC School Management Committee. Instrumental in Retaining separate regional reservation quota for Professional students from backword areas. Honorary president in Welfare Associations, Guest Lecturer for NOT Architecture dept, President Registered Engineer Association.
Chief Vigilance Officer
Ms. Suchitra Sharma is the Chief Vigilance Officer of our Company. Ms. Suchitra Sharma has thirty one years of experience in various streams of Customs, Excise and Service Tax. Ms. Suchitra Sharma has previously worked as Principal Commissioner, CGST, New Delhi, Commissioner, Lucknow and Kanpur. She also held the charge of Additional Director General of the Directorate of Revenue in Intelligence at the Zonal Headquarter Lucknow.
Ms. Suchitra Sharma is the Chief Vigilance Officer of our Company. Ms. Suchitra Sharma has thirty one years of experience in various streams of Customs, Excise and Service Tax. Ms. Suchitra Sharma has previously worked as Principal Commissioner, CGST, New Delhi, Commissioner, Lucknow and Kanpur. She also held the charge of Additional Director General of the Directorate of Revenue in Intelligence at the Zonal Headquarter Lucknow.
