The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has failed to find a suitable candidate for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Cochin Shipyard Limited. The decision was taken during a selection meeting held on May 8, 2026.
Following the interviews, the PESB recommended that the Administrative Ministry or Department may consider an appropriate course of action for selection, including constitution of a Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC), or any other mechanism deemed appropriate with the approval of the competent authority.
The following two candidates were interviewed for the post:
- Dr Harikrishnan S, Director (Operations), Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Biju George, Director (Shipbuilding), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Notably, Jose V J, Director (Finance) of Cochin Shipyard Limited, is currently holding the additional charge of CMD of the company with effect from February 1, 2026. He assumed the interim charge following the retirement of former CMD Madhu S Nair on January 31, 2026.
The PESB had issued the vacancy notification for the post on January 23, 2026.
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