Kirloskar Industries Limited has announced the appointment of George Verghese as Managing Director for a five-year term starting 21 May 2025, subject to shareholder approval. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at a meeting held on 20 May 2025.
Verghese joined the Kirloskar Group in April 2021 as Vice President of Group HR and later became Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief of Staff at Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. According to the company, he was part of the core team leading strategic business turnaround initiatives. He has previously held leadership roles at Dell, Reliance Communications, and Cummins, with experience spanning business operations, strategy, human resources, marketing, and branding.
“I am pleased to welcome George to the Kirloskar Industries family. George has worked with various companies within the Group, and has deep experience in business strategy, operational execution, leadership, HR transformation, marketing, and culture, all of which will be useful for Kirloskar Industries Limited,” said Atul Kirloskar, Chairman of the Board.
Verghese holds a master’s degree in management from XLRI Jamshedpur and an undergraduate degree in engineering from the College of Engineering, Munnar.
Kirloskar Industries Limited is a publicly listed company engaged in wind power generation and real estate development through its subsidiary, Avante Spaces Limited. It also invests in securities of group companies and leases commercial properties. The company was incorporated in 1978 and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.