New Delhi: Ravi Mittal (IAS Retd) has taken over charge as Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) in New Delhi on Wednesday. He has been appointed to the post for a period of five years or till he turns 65 years. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Ravi Mittal who was earlier posted as secretary department of sports will remain at the helm as Chairman of IBBI for a term of five years or till he is 65 years.

Mittal is a 1986-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Bihar cadre. Mittal holds degrees of BE in Mechanical Engineering and M Phil in Environmental Science.

Mittal is a 1986-batch, senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Bihar cadre. Prior to joining the Department of Sport under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mittal was serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship. He also held positions including Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Mital has also served on boards of various organisations including the State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), GIC Re etc. During his service, Mittal has served in varied capacities in various Ministries and Departments of the Government.

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