Sharad Kumar has been selected for the post of Director (Planning) at Andrew Yule & Company Limited by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). The selection was made following interviews conducted by PESB on July 3, 2025.
He is currently serving as General Manager at Cement Corporation of India Limited.
Following the selection, the PESB has recommended his name to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval. His formal appointment will be subject to the receipt of necessary vigilance clearances and the ACC’s nod.
The following 8 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:
- GR Pugalendhi, Executive Director, Electrical Division, Andrew Yule & Company Limited
- Sharad Kumar, General Manager, Cement Corporation Of India Limited
- Sriram Prasad Panda, General Manager, Engineers India Limited
- Pradipta Kumar Behera, Additional General Manager, NTPC Limited
- Sangram Kumar Mishra, Deputy General Manager Delhi HO, Engineers India Limited
- Banish Kumar Jha, Additional General Manager AGM (FQA&EMG), NTPC Limited
- Saumen Kumae Bhaunik, General Manager, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- Alajangi Gowri Sankararao, Deputy General Manager, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)