Mumbai: R. Kesavan has taken over as the Director (Finance) HPCL with effect from September 5, 2019. He is currently working as the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.

Kesavan's name was recommended by a PESB panel on June 17, 2019. Kesavan is a Chartered Accountant and has handled assignments in corporate accounts, treasury management, risk management, budgeting, corporate strategy & margin management over 33 years in HPCL.

Prior to his appointment as Director – Finance, Kesavan was Executive Director – Corporate Finance of the Corporation.