Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL), the flagship company of the Kirloskar group, announced the appointment of Arvind Goel to its Board of Directors, with effect from May 19, 2023.
According to the company’s exchange filing, “Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors in its meeting held on 19th May 2023 have appointed Mr. Arvind Goel {DIN 02300813), as an Additional Director in the capacity of an Independent Director for a first term of 5 years, with effect from 19th May 2023, subject to the approval of members of the Company in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.”
Arvind Goel is the Chairman of Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, a leading global auto component conglomerate. With his passion for automotive technology, he has been serving the automotive industry for nearly 4 decades.
Goel was appointed as Chairman of Tata AutoComp Systems Limited in January 2023. Before that Goel had been leading Tata AutoComp as MD & CEO since 2018. In his long career in Tata AutoComp, he has held several leadership positions including COO and President of Tata AutoComp. He has been instrumental for creating 5 Joint Ventures, 2 Technology Agreement and acquisition of TitanX, a global leader in engine cooling system based in Sweden.
Prior to joining Tata AutoComp, Goel was President and COO of Man Trucks. He was earlier associated with Force Motors, Bajaj Tempo and Kirloskar Oil Engines at various leadership positions.
Goel has been an active member of various industry bodies and currently serves as Board Member of Maratha Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), Chairman of Western Region Automotive Components Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Elected Member of CII National Council and CII Western Regional Council.
Over the years, he has won several awards for his contribution to the Auto Industry including “India’s most Inspirational Leader 2020” by White Page International, “Global Indian of the year 2020-21” by Asia one, “Auto Component Leader of the year 2021” by Auto Components India Magazine and “Economic Times Inspiring CEO 2021” by Economic Times.
Goel has undergone several advance leadership and management programs from institutes like Harvard, NYU Stern and Center for Creative leadership at Singapore.
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