News ArticleKEC International Appoints Anant Vardhan Goenka as Additional Director Effective November 2, 2026
Appointment follows board recommendation; Mr. Goenka to seek shareholder approval within three months for continuation as Director liable to retire by rotation
KEC International Ltd appointed Mr. Anant Vardhan Goenka as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) effective November 02, 2026. The appointment, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, will be subject to shareholder approval within three months. Mr. Goenka brings over 23 years of industry experience, including leadership at CEAT Limited and current roles at RPG Enterprises, CEAT, and Zensar Technologies.
KEC International Ltd.
Change in Management
KEC International Ltd has appointed Mr. Anant Vardhan Goenka as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent) effective November 2, 2026, pending shareholder approval within three months.
The Board of Directors of KEC International, following a recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, approved Mr. Goenka's appointment in a meeting held on November 2, 2026.
Mr. Goenka is the Vice Chairman of RPG Enterprises and holds Vice Chairman roles at CEAT Limited and Zensar Technologies Limited.
He brings over 23 years of experience including serving as Managing Director and CEO of CEAT Limited from 2012 to 2023, a period during which CEAT's market capitalization increased 25-fold.
Under his leadership, CEAT Limited received the World Economic Forum Lighthouse recognition and the prestigious Deming Grand Prize in 2023.
Mr. Goenka holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Highlights
- Appointment effective from November 2, 2026, as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent)
- Subject to shareholder approval within three months; Mr. Goenka will be liable to retire by rotation
- Mr. Goenka is the son of KEC Chairman Mr. H. V. Goenka
- He has served as CEO of CEAT Limited for over a decade, overseeing significant growth
- Currently Vice Chairman at RPG Enterprises, CEAT Limited, and Zensar Technologies
- Recognized by Forbes and other institutions for leadership and business contributions
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- KEC International appointed Mr. Anant Vardhan Goenka as Additional Director effective November 2, 2026.
- The appointment is non-executive and non-independent, requiring shareholder approval within three months.
- Mr. Goenka is the son of the company's Chairman and has significant industry leadership experience.
Key details
- Mr. Goenka is Vice Chairman of RPG Enterprises and boards of CEAT Limited and Zensar Technologies Limited.
- He led CEAT Limited as MD & CEO from 2012 to 2023, achieving a 25-fold increase in market capitalization.
- He has been honored with awards including Forbes' 'Next Generation Business Leader of the Year' and the Deming Grand Prize.
- He holds an MBA from Kellogg and a BS from Wharton.
Regulatory and governance context
- Appointment made in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations and requires member approval within three months.
- Mr. Goenka is not debarred from holding directorship as per SEBI or other authorities.
Highlights
- Appointment effective from November 2, 2026, as Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent)
- Subject to shareholder approval within three months; Mr. Goenka will be liable to retire by rotation
- Mr. Goenka is the son of KEC Chairman Mr. H. V. Goenka
- He has served as CEO of CEAT Limited for over a decade, overseeing significant growth
- Currently Vice Chairman at RPG Enterprises, CEAT Limited, and Zensar Technologies
- Recognized by Forbes and other institutions for leadership and business contributions
Disclosures
- SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025 -CFD -POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026
Mr. Anant Vardhan Goenka is the son of Mr. H. V. Goenka, Chairman of the Board
Related party interest due to familial relationship with the Chairman
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