Hyderabad: V. A. S. Kannen has assumed charge as Director (Personnel) of Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
V. A. S. Kannen Assumes Charge as ECIL Director (Personnel)
Mr. V. A. S. Kannen has taken charge as Director (Personnel) at ECIL, bringing extensive experience in Human Resources (HR), Industrial Relations (IR) and employee management across public and private sector organisations.
His professional experience includes stints with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC of India), private sector organisations, Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL) and Engineers India Limited (EIL).
His appointment comes at a time when ECIL continues to contribute to India’s strategic and technological priorities.
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Strong Academic Background in HR and Labour Law
Kannen holds a Master’s Degree in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from PSG Institutions along with a Degree in Law.
His academic qualifications have provided him with a strong foundation in:
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Relations
- Labour Law
- Employee Relations
- Labour and workplace matters
This combination of HR expertise and legal knowledge has supported his career in handling complex personnel and industrial relations responsibilities.
13-Year Experience at Neyveli Lignite Corporation
Kannen began his professional career with LIC of India before moving to NLCIL, where he spent around 13 years handling HR and Industrial Relations functions.
During his tenure at NLCIL, he worked across mines, factories and the Corporate Office and was involved in several key employee and industrial relations matters.
His responsibilities included:
- Trade Union and Association matters
- Settlement of industrial disputes
- Employee relations
- HR and Industrial Relations management
- Organisation-wide employee-related processes
He was also closely associated with the conduct of the organisation’s first-ever secret ballot election, which covered multiple Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and around 12,000 workmen.
Senior HR Roles at Engineers India Limited
Kannen subsequently joined Engineers India Limited (EIL), where he served in senior HR positions and handled a broad range of strategic and operational HR responsibilities.
His work at EIL included recruitment, manpower planning, HR policy and rules formulation, Industrial Relations and HR administration.
He also established and managed HR functions at project and construction sites and headed the HR function for the Southern Region.
During his tenure at EIL, he was associated with several HR initiatives, including the implementation of the National Pension System (NPS) for employees.
Extensive Expertise in Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Over the course of his career, Kannen has developed experience across multiple areas of HR and employee management.
His key areas of expertise include:
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Relations
- Employee Relations
- Trade Union Management
- Recruitment and Manpower Planning
- HR Policy Formulation
- Labour Relations
- Dispute Resolution
- Project and Site HR Management
His diverse experience across major public sector organisations is expected to support ECIL’s personnel function and organisational objectives.
Kannen to Support ECIL’s Organisational Objectives
With his extensive experience in HR management, Industrial Relations and employee-related functions, Mr. Kannen will lead ECIL’s personnel function as the company continues to support India’s strategic and technological priorities.
ECIL has expressed confidence that his leadership and experience will contribute to further strengthening the company’s human resource capabilities and advancing its organisational objectives.
About Electronics Corporation of India Limited
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) is a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Category-I CPSE under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The company is engaged in the development and manufacturing of strategic electronics and systems for sectors linked to India’s strategic, technological and national priorities.
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