Sanjay Khanna gets additional charge of BPCL CMD
Sanjay Khanna Takes Charge as BPCL CMD: Leadership Transition and Industry Impact
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Sanjay Khanna assumes additional charge as BPCL Chairman and Managing Director
Leadership Transition
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced a significant leadership transition on Thursday, with Director (Marketing) Sanjay Khanna assuming the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the oil marketing company. This transition follows the retirement of G Krishnakumar, who served as CMD until April 30.
The leadership change comes at a crucial time for BPCL as it navigates the evolving energy landscape and continues its expansion in the petroleum sector.
Sanjay Khanna’s Profile
Sanjay Khanna brings a wealth of experience to his new role, with an impressive academic and professional background:
- Chemical Engineer from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
- Postgraduate in Finance Management from Mumbai University
- Over three decades of experience in refinery operations and technical services
Career Highlights
Throughout his distinguished career, Khanna has made significant contributions to BPCL’s growth and development:
- Anchored prestigious projects for setting up new process units in Mumbai, Kochi, and Numaligarh refineries
- Headed BPCL refineries in both Kochi and Mumbai
- Played a pivotal role in commissioning BPCL’s first ‘Niche Petrochemical’ project, the Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project (PDPP)
Board Positions
In addition to his new role as CMD, Khanna holds several important positions:
- Director on the Board of Bharat Petro Resources (BPRL)
- Director on the Board of Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemicals (RRPL)
- Current Chairperson of ‘Technical Committee for Petroleum Refineries’ under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)
Additional Leadership Changes
The company also announced another significant leadership change:
Director (HR) Raj Kumar Dubey has taken over the additional charge of Director (Marketing). With over 35 years of experience in business and human capital development, Dubey brings extensive expertise to his new role.
Dubey’s academic credentials include:
- Mechanical Engineering degree from NIT Allahabad
- Masters of Business Administration from International Centre for Promotion of Enterprises, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Published on May 1, 2025
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