By Z A Ansari: New Delhi: After the uncertainty surrounding the appointment of BPCL’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), another major development has surfaced. The race for BPCL’s Director (Marketing) position has intensified! The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has accelerated the selection process, and high-stakes interviews are scheduled for March 29, 2025. With 12 contenders in the fray, tension is running high from top to bottom.
According to sources, the following 12 shortlisted candidates will face the interview panel:
1. Pushp Kumar Nayar, ED (HRD), BPCL
2. Dinabandhu Mandal, ED, BPCL
3. Pardeep Goyal, ED, BPCL
4. Subhankar Sen, ED, BPCL
5. Arul Muthu Athan Veerasamy, ED, BPCL
6. Biju Gopinath, ED, BPCL
7. T V Pandiyan, ED, BPCL
8. Hemant Kumar Rathore, IOCL
9. Mathew Varghese, ED, IOCL
10. R Venu Gopal, Sr. GM, BSNL
11. Sumit Kishore, ED, GAIL
12. Ashish Dave, DGM, RINL
Will PESB Make a Direct Selection or Will the Search Committee Step In?
The corporate corridors are abuzz with speculation. Will PESB follow its traditional selection process, or will a search committee intervene in the decision? The question remains: Who will emerge victorious in this high-profile battle for BPCL’s Director (Marketing) role?
This high-stakes appointment has become the talk of the town in government and corporate circles. With multiple careers hanging in the balance, all eyes are now on March 29, when a crucial decision will shape the future of BPCL’s leadership!
(This report is based on information obtained from sources.)