KIOCL Limited announced that Ministry of Steel vide Order No. 5/2/2021-BLA dated May 24, 2023 has appointed Shri Manoj Kumar Jhawar as Director (Finance) of KIOCL Limited for a period of 5 years from the date of his assumption of charge of the post or till the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Accordingly, Shri Manoj Kumar Jhawar has assumed the charge of Director (Finance), KIOCL Limited on May 26, 2023.

Further, in pursuance to Ministry of Steel Order dated April 18, 2023, Shri. B. K Mahapatra, Director (Commercial) has relinquished the additional charge of Director (Finance) of the Company With effect from May 26, 2023. Shri Manoj Kumar Jhawar, aged 54 years, is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering with PG in Industrial Engineering & Management.

Shri Jhawar is also the member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and holds a Doctorate (PHD) in Management Sciences. Shri Jhawar is having experience of more than three decades in the field of Power Sector and has worked in Commercial, IT, Management, Finance and Engineering Domains of the Company. Shri Jhawar also served at various Senior Management roles as Director, CFO, Chief IT Officer & Executive Director etc.

Prior to joining KIOCL, Shri Jhawar was working with MP Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited as Executive Director.