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Leadership Transition at BPCL: Subhankar Sen to Spearhead Marketing Operations as Director – Know More About Him

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet clears his tenure until superannuation on January 31, 2028.
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New Delhi – The Government of India has approved the appointment of Mr. Subhankar Sen, Executive Director at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), as the new Director (Marketing) of the company. His tenure will extend up to his superannuation on January 31, 2028.

The appointment was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) following the proposal from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. With this approval, Sen officially succeeds Sukhmal Kumar Jain, who retired from the post on April 31, 2025.

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Background

Subhankar Sen’s selection comes after a rigorous interview process conducted by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on March 29, 2025, nearly a month ahead of Jain’s scheduled retirement. Sen emerged as the top candidate among several senior executives from major public sector undertakings, showcasing his strong credentials and experience within BPCL.

About Subhankar Sen

Sen is currently serving as Executive Director and has previously led critical verticals including Lubricants and Retail Marketing at BPCL. Under his leadership, the company’s lubricant brand, MAK Lubricants, expanded its national footprint and forged key partnerships with OEMs. He also played a pivotal role in BPCL’s retail operations across western India, managing a vast network of fuel stations and pioneering digital initiatives.

Read also: BPCL’s Bina Refinery Leads India’s Energy Push, Wins ‘Most Reliable’ Tag at GRPC 2025 – Details Inside

Strategic Timing

Sen’s appointment comes at a time when BPCL is intensifying its focus on customer-centric services, retail expansion, and non-fuel revenue streams. As Director (Marketing), Sen is expected to drive integrated marketing strategies, digital outreach, and next-generation branding initiatives to enhance BPCL’s competitiveness in the fast-evolving energy landscape.

About BPCL

Bharat Petroleum is one of India’s leading Maharatna PSUs, playing a critical role in the country’s energy security and distribution network. The Director (Marketing) is one of the most crucial board-level positions, overseeing product distribution, branding, and retail operations across the country.


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