News ArticleBlue Star Limited Names Mr. Nithianand S and Mr. Senthil Thangam as Senior Management Leaders Effective November 1, 2026
Appointments approved by Board of Directors following Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendations to enhance executive leadership roles
Blue Star Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Nithianand S as Group President, Supply Chain & Procurement and Mr. Senthil Thangam as President, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions Group, effective November 1, 2026, reflecting key changes in the company's senior management team.
Blue Star Limited
Change in Management
Blue Star Limited has appointed Mr. Nithianand S as Group President, Supply Chain & Procurement and Mr. Senthil Thangam as President, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions Group, with both appointments effective from November 1, 2026.
The Board of Directors, based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendations, confirmed the appointments during their meeting held on October 29, 2026.
Mr. Nithianand S joined Blue Star in March 2021 and brings over 20 years of experience, having worked with Samsung Electronics and Whirlpool (India). He held the role of Vice President, Procurement & Supply Chain for the Room Air Conditioners Business and contributed significantly to the growth and profitability of the Room AC segment through procurement savings initiatives.
Mr. Senthil Thangam has been with Blue Star since 1995, starting as a Graduate Engineer Trainee. With more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and product management in various Commercial Air Conditioning products, he played a key role in launching several advanced air conditioning solutions such as inverter VRF and centrifugal chillers.
These leadership appointments aim to strengthen Blue Star's senior management team in line with the company's strategic priorities.
Highlights
- Appointments effective from November 1, 2026.
- Mr. Nithianand S leads Supply Chain & Procurement with over two decades of relevant experience.
- Mr. Senthil Thangam heads Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions with more than 30 years at Blue Star.
- Board approved changes based on Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendations.
- No stated term limits for these appointments.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Blue Star Limited appointed two executives to senior management roles effective from November 1, 2026.
- Mr. Nithianand S named Group President, Supply Chain & Procurement.
- Mr. Senthil Thangam appointed President, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions Group.
Key details
- Appointments followed the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendations.
- Mr. Nithianand S has over two decades of procurement and supply chain experience.
- Mr. Senthil Thangam has been with Blue Star for over 30 years and specializes in commercial air conditioning product management.
- No term limits apply to the appointments.
- The Board meeting approving these changes was held on October 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Background and context
- Mr. Nithianand S contributed to growing Blue Star's Room AC business and improving profitability through procurement savings and vendor consolidation.
- Mr. Senthil Thangam was instrumental in launching innovative air conditioning products including inverter VRF and centrifugal chillers.
Highlights
- Appointments effective from November 1, 2026.
- Mr. Nithianand S leads Supply Chain & Procurement with over two decades of relevant experience.
- Mr. Senthil Thangam heads Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions with more than 30 years at Blue Star.
- Board approved changes based on Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendations.
- No stated term limits for these appointments.
Disclosures
- SEBI Listing Regulations (Regulation 30, Part A of Schedule III)
- SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025 -CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
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