MRPL Board announces extension period of M.S Kamath as Director (Finance)

State-owned Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd has announced the extension period of Shri Mundkur Shyamaprasad Kamath for the additional charge of Director (Finance) up to six months.

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India vide letter dated 10/10/2024 has  informed that, the competent authority has approved the extension of Additional Charge of the post of Director (Finance) of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited entrusted to Shri. Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath (DIN: 10092758), Managing Director of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited for a period of six months w.e.f. 02/10/2024, or till assumption of charge of post by the regular incumbent, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest, according to the exchange filing made.

Shri Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath has a distinguished professional career spanning over 30 years in the downstream hydrocarbon industry. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT Manipal (1989) and a Post-Graduation Diploma in Management from TA Pai Management Institute Manipal (1992).

During previous tenure as Executive Director (Refinery) at MRPL, he excelled in managing operations, maintenance, technical services, and production planning. His strategic vision prioritizes operational excellence, energy conservation, reliability, and digitalization. Throughout his career, Shri Kamath has held significant roles, demonstrating expertise in various areas.

He possesses deep knowledge of petroleum functions, including project conceptualization, process engineering, production planning, and overall operations.

He has been instrumental in steering the refinery towards cutting-edge advancements by championing the integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Shri Kamath's vision for sustained growth, operational efficiency, and technological innovation positions him as a key driver of MRPL's success and a leader at the forefront of the industry's advancements.