New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the appointment of Sanjay Choudhuri for the post of Director (Finance) of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) on Monday. He was recommended for the post by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel in September 2022.

According to an order issued from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) on January 30, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Choudhuri for a period with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post on or after March 1 till the date of his superannuation i.e. up-to February 28, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Presently, he serves as Executive Director (Finance) in Oil India Limited (OIL).

Choudhuri is a Commerce Graduate (B Com) from Calcutta University. He also holds an Associate's Degree (Cost & Management Accountancy) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI). He has over 24 years' Finance and Accounting experience in oil and gas sector. He has handled finance, accounts & budgeting functions in upstream operations (PSC and nominated concessions), Pipeline business & Exploration projects in India and overseas.

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