Details: Shri Vikas Kaushal has been appointed as Chairman of the Company w.e.f. March 18, 2025. He is also Chairman & Managing Director of HPCL. He is a seasoned global leader with over three decades of experience in Energy domain. He is a chemical engineering graduate from DCET, Punjab University and has done his MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He started his career in ICICI Limited where he worked in Project Finance and Advisory Services Division. Since 2000, he worked with leading global management consulting firm A. T. Kearney and was a Partner with the firm for over 17 years. He was pivotal to the growth of firm’s business in India and till recently was playing the role of Chairman of India business. Prior to that he was the Global Leader for Energy and Process Industries practice where he was responsible for the portfolio of global energy clients served by A. T. Kearney including the global oil and gas majors. He also served as the Managing Director and Country Head for A. T. Kearney in India for five years and has significant experience in achieving profitable growth. He has been twice elected to the Global Board of Directors of A. T. Kearney. During this period, he also had the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the Finance and Audit and Governance Committees of the Board of Directors. He has deep expertise in the Energy domain, including oil and gas, power, renewables and new energies. He has advised all the leading state-owned oil and gas companies in India i.e. HPCL, Indian Oil, BPCL, GAIL, etc. on multiple large scale transformation programs for a long period of time. He has also advised leading International Oil companies. He is an expert on the Energy Transition topics. He has authored several key thought pieces on oil & gas, power, chemicals, and related topics and is a regular speaker at key conferences in India, and globally. He is passionate about developing people. He has successfully groomed and mentored professionals and spends part of his time coaching young talent. .

Details: Shri S. Bharathan has been appointed as Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. October 01, 2022. He is also Director - Refineries of HPCL and prior to this, he was an Executive Director – Refineries Coordination of the Company with Additional Charge of R&D. He has wide exposure to the Refinery operations of the Company and has worked in Operations and Technical Departments of Mumbai and Visakh Refinery for over 25 years. He has also worked in the Corporate Office on Margin Management & Refinery Project Process for over 4 years. Further, he is also leading HPCL’s Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru for the last 3 years. Under him, HPCL Green Research & Development Centre (HPGRDC) has reached filing of about 380 patents.

Details: Shri Amit Garg has been appointed as Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. June 13, 2023. He is also Director - Marketing of HPCL and prior to joining HPCL as Director (Marketing), he was Executive Director (Aviation) in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). He is a Post Graduate in Electronics & Management. He is a senior leader in Oil & Gas space having rich and varied experience of over 35 years across the entire value chain in the Industry including sourcing, storage, logistics and sales across various functions in BPCL. He also served as a full time Director with Indraprastha Gas Limited, the largest CGD in the country and as a Nominee Director with Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited, a Joint Venture of BPCL & GAIL (India) Limited.

Details: Shri K S Shetty has been appointed as Director on the Board of the Company w.e.f. June 13, 2023. He is also Director - Human Resources of HPCL and prior to this, he was an Executive Director – Human Resources with additional charge of Employee Relations Department. He is a Gold Medalist in Human Resource Management from Andhra University and also a distinguished alumnus of the Swedish Institute, Stockholm from where he completed his Diploma in Sustainable Development in 2012. He has also completed his Advanced Management Program from MDI, Gurgaon / ESCP Europe Business School, Paris. (2016). He is an SHRM, USA - Senior Certified Professional and is currently on the AIMA Core Committee on HR and also on the National Council of the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD). He is also on the Board of HPCL’s Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company (HPLNG), effective October 10, 2022. He has over 25 years of experience in HR in various capacities at HPCL. In his current role at HPCL, he is responsible for the entire gamut of HR/ER functions ranging from Talent Acquisition, Capability Building, Career and Succession Planning, Performance and Rewards Management, Discipline Management etc. He also has in-depth knowledge of various Statutory/ Regulatory requirements under various Labour Laws.

Details: Shri Vaibhav Galriya was appointed to the Company’s Board on July 7, 2025, as a Government of Rajasthan-nominated Director. A 1998-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, Shri Galriya brings over 25 years of extensive experience in public administration, with a focus on governance reforms, infrastructure development, and effective service delivery. He is presently serving as the Principal Secretary, Finance, Excise & Taxation Department, Government of Rajasthan, where he plays a central role in shaping fiscal strategy and ensuring sound financial management. An engineer by training, he holds a B.E. in Electronics & Communication and an M.Tech. in Management & Systems, which complements his policy-oriented leadership style with analytical and systems-driven thinking. Shri Galriya has held a range of high-impact assignments, including Principal Secretary positions in Urban Development, Public Works, Agriculture and Medical Education. He has also served in key leadership roles as Commissioner, Commercial Taxes; Commissioner, Jaipur Development Authority; and Managing Director of Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Ltd., RIICO, and Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation. These roles reflect his ability to lead large-scale institutional and infrastructure projects. His early career experience as Collector and District Magistrate in various districts has equipped him with a deep understanding of grassroots governance. Known for promoting transparent, technology-enabled systems, Shri Galriya brings to the HRRL Board a strategic perspective across finance, urban development, and industrial policy—making him a valuable asset in guiding the Company’s growth and public-oriented vision.

Details: Smt. Aparna Arora was nominated to the Board of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) on April 9, 2026, as a Government of Rajasthan-nominated Director. She is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, with over three decades of distinguished experience in public administration, policy formulation, and governance. She is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Mines & Petroleum Department, Government of Rajasthan. Over the course of her career, she has held several key leadership positions across departments including Revenue, Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Social Justice & Empowerment, Rural Development, and Education. She has also served as Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board. Smt. Arora has extensive experience across critical sectors including revenue administration, environmental governance, education, rural development, and social welfare. She has also contributed significantly to governance reforms through her roles in Information Technology and Science & Technology Departments, promoting innovation and improved public service delivery. Throughout her career, she has been entrusted with several key assignments and leadership roles in the Government of Rajasthan, reflecting strong institutional confidence in her administrative capabilities. Her repeated appointments to critical departments and regulatory bodies underscore her reputation for effective governance and policy implementation. With rich field experience as District Collector and Divisional Commissioner, she brings a strong understanding of grassroots administration and a pragmatic approach to governance. Her induction on the Board is expected to further strengthen HRRL’s engagement with the Government of Rajasthan and contribute to the Company’s strategic growth and governance framework