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Adika Ratna Sekhar takes over as Chairman and Managing Director of Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd. 05 November 2021

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Mini Ratna Category-I PSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, GOI has announced an important leadership change at the Board level. Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar, has taken over as Chairman & Managing Director of the Company, with effect from 3rd November, 2021. He also holds the position of Director [HR & CA] and Director [Manufacturing Businesses] – Additional Charge. 

Mr. Adika Ratna Sekhar has over 35 years of experience in leading multicultural organizations in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations and Administration. A keen strategist with a flair for designing and implementing innovative strategies, he is credited for HR interventions in line with industry standards. A seasoned professional, he believes in diversity, inclusion and change as the drivers of business growth. He has been Director on Board since May 2018 and has significantly contributed to the growth of the organization in his various roles.