New Delhi – June 30, 2025: In a significant development in India’s energy sector, the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is set to conduct interviews on July 14 to select the next Director (Marketing) for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). According to sources closely associated with NewsIP, a dozen candidates have been shortlisted for the high-stakes position in one of India’s largest public sector oil companies.
The upcoming vacancy has generated considerable attention within the oil and gas industry, as the tenure of the current Director (Marketing) nears its conclusion. The position plays a critical role in steering the marketing strategy of IOCL, which remains a central player in India’s downstream petroleum sector.
The following candidates are likely to appear before the PESB panel:
1. Mr. V.C. Ashokan
2. Mr. Pushp Nayyar, Executive Director, BPCL
3 Mr. Jitender Kumar
4. Mr. Biju Gopinath, Executive Director, BPCL
5. Mr. Sumitpriya Shrivastava
6. Mr. Hemant K. Rathore
7. Mr. Bibhuti Ranjan Pradhan
8. Mr. Mathew Verghese
9. Mr. Alok Batkul, Executive Director, CONCOR
10.Mr. Girja Shanker, Chief General Manager, GAIL
11.Mr. Jitenderjit Singh Mann, NTPC
12 Mr. Rajesh Singh
These individuals hail from prominent energy and logistics companies such as BPCL, GAIL, CONCOR, and NTPC, reflecting a competitive and diverse talent pool vying for the coveted leadership role.
What’s at Stake?
The selection process comes at a time when the energy landscape in India is undergoing rapid transformation, with a heightened focus on digital integration, green fuels, and customer-centric marketing strategies. The next Director (Marketing) at IOCL will be expected to lead innovative efforts in fuel retail, expand the company’s digital footprint, and contribute to the government’s clean energy ambitions.
As the PESB panel prepares to make its decision, all eyes are on whether a frontrunner will emerge from this impressive list—or if the Board may choose to re-advertise the role, should no candidate meet its expectations.
With the final decision due in a few weeks, the outcome will shape not just the leadership at IOCL, but also influence strategic marketing directions in India’s dynamic oil and gas sector.
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