Hari Kumar R selected for appointment as Director (R&D), Bharat Electronics Limited

Hari Kumar R has been selected for appointment as Director (Research & Development), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 1, 2025. Presently, he is serving as General Manager, Technology Planning, BEL.

He will be appointed to the post of Director (Research & Development) after receiving vigilance clearances and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

The following 7 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:

1. Prabha Goyal, Executive Director National Marketing- Delhi, Bharat Electronics Limited
2. Anoop Kumar Rai, Cheif Scientist, Bharat Electronics Limited
3. Rashmi Kathuria, General Manager (SCCS) GAD & Unit Head, Bharat Electronics Limited
4. Kappagantula Srinivas, General Manager & Unit Head, Bharat Electronics Limited
5. Hari Kumar R, General Manager, Technology Planning, Bharat Electronics Limited
6. Giriraja Nandavaram, General Manager (DCCS), Bharat Electronics Limited
7. Shyamala Venkataraman, General Manager and Head (Corporate Technology Management), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)