The Board of Directors of Fortis Malar Hospitals Limited approved appointment of Mr. Ravi Rajagopal as an additional director (Non-Executive and Independent) of the company with effect from October 23, 2019 for a term of 5 (five) years, up to October 22, 2024, not liable to retire by rotation subject to the approval of the shareholders. Mr. Ravi Rajagopal currently serves as Chairman for JM Financial Services Singapore, as well as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee for Vedanta Resources Plc. He is a Director and Audit Chair of Airtel Africa Plc. UK. He is an Association Member of BUPA. Earlier board experience includes serving as Non-Executive Director in United Spirits from 2013 to 2016, as well as forming and leading Diageo's India Advisory Board on India Strategy and Business Development between 2008 and 2015. He is also one of the Trustee of Science Museum Foundation, UK.