PESB Recommends Ramesh Kumar Gochhayat for Director Finance Post at IREL India Limited

New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended a candidate for the post of Director (Finance) at IREL (India) Limited, following a competitive interview process involving senior finance executives from multiple Central Public Sector Enterprises.

The selection was conducted during PESB Meeting No. 40/2026, held on 19 May 2026 at 02:30 PM, where 12 senior candidates were interviewed for the Board-level position.

Recommended Candidate

After evaluation of all candidates, PESB has recommended:

Ramesh Kumar Gochhayat
General Manager (Finance), IREL (India) Limited

His name has been forwarded for final approval by the competent authority.

Full List of Interviewed Candidates

The following candidates were interviewed for the post of Director (Finance), IREL (India) Limited:

Shri Ramesh Kumar Gochhayat, General Manager (Finance), IREL (India) Limited
Shri Sanjaya Kumar Sahoo, Chief General Manager (Finance), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
Smt. Shanthi P, General Manager (Finance), NMDC Limited
Shri Madan Mohan Mishra, General Manager (Finance), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
Shri Ajit Kumar Swain, General Manager (Finance), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
Shri Abhimanyu Padhi, Deputy General Manager, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
Shri Satyabrata Bal, Assistant General Manager (Finance), National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
Shri Mulagada Nanaji Achary, Additional General Manager (Finance), Unified Treasury, NTPC Limited
Shri Pramodkumar Gupta, General Manager (Vigilance – Finance), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Shri Satya Bhusan Samanta, Group General Manager (Finance), RITES Limited
Ms. Kavita Rakesh Satvi, General Manager & CFO, Kamarajar Port Limited
Shri Kintukumur Shashikant Malkan, General Manager (Finance & Accounts), Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited

About the Selection Process

The PESB is responsible for recommending candidates for Board-level appointments in CPSEs. The selection process involves rigorous evaluation based on:

Financial leadership experience
Strategic and operational expertise
Governance and compliance capabilities
Overall suitability for Board-level responsibilities

The recommendation is subject to approval by the Government of India.

Significance of the Role

The Director (Finance) at IREL (India) Limited plays a crucial role in financial governance, investment planning, and strategic decision-making in India’s strategic minerals and rare earth sector.