New Delhi: Petronet LNG Limited has announced the appointment of Saurav Mitra as its new Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors during a meeting held on April 16, 2025, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee.
Mr Mitra will assume the role from the date of his joining, succeeding Mr Vinod Kumar Mishra, whose tenure as Director (Finance) & CFO concludes on April 18, 2025. His appointment is for a term of five years, subject to necessary approvals and the terms of service applicable to the position.
A seasoned finance professional, Mr Mitra, 56, is an Associate Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA). He brings with him over three decades of rich experience in the energy sector, having served in various capacities at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and its overseas subsidiary, Lanka IOC PLC.
During his tenure at Lanka IOC, Mitra held the position of CFO, where he played a pivotal role in steering the company’s financial strategies and supporting its business expansion and consolidation efforts.
Petronet LNG, one of India’s premier LNG import and regasification companies, expects Mitra’s extensive industry expertise and leadership to further strengthen its financial management and contribute to its long-term growth vision.
