Management - UCSL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shri Jose VJ Chairman

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Shri Jose V J is one of the directors nominated by CSL pursuant to the takeover of the Company in September 2020 through the statutory insolvency resolution process. Shri Jose V J assumed charge as the Chairman on February 01, 2026 consequent to the assumption of the addition charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the holding company. He has been serving as the Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer of CSL since August 2019. He is a member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and holds a degree in Law from Government Law College, Ernakulam. He was honoured with the Best CFO Award 2024 in Best Returns (Large Cap) category by Dalal Street Investment Journal. He has approximately 35 years of work experience across diverse field viz., financial management, strategic planning, risk management, forex management, budgeting and cost control. He is also the Chairman of Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (Hooghly-CSL), the other wholly owned subsidiary of CSL.

Dr. Harikrishnan S Non Executive Director

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Dr. Harikrishnan S was inducted to the Board of Udupi-CSL with effect from July 23, 2025. He was the Executive Director (Ship Building) of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and on August 27, 2025 was appointed as the Director (Operations) of CSL. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Technology degree in Production Engineering, an MBA in International Business and a Doctorate (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering. He has around three decades of experience in shipbuilding and ship repair including design, inspection & quality control, production, procurement, planning & project management. He also serves as the Chairman of Green Maritime Propulsion Private Limited, the JV Company formed by CSL and HBL Engineering Limited. He is also a Director in Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (Hooghly-CSL), the other wholly owned subsidiary of CSL.

Shri Rajesh Gopalakrishnan Non-Executive Director

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Shri Rajesh Gopalakrishnan was re-inducted to the Board of Udupi-CSL with effect from October 30, 2024. He had also served as a Board Member of Udupi-CSL during the period from May 03, 2022 to January 05, 2024. He was the Executive Director (Ship Repair) of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and on August 27, 2025 was appointed as the Director (Technical) of CSL. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with specialisation in International Marketing. He has around three decades of experience in the field of shipbuilding, ship repairs & conversion covering the entire spectrum from business strategy, business build, estimation, contract management, procurement, planning, project management, invoicing, after sales & customer relations. He is also a Director in Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (Hooghly-CSL), the other wholly owned subsidiary of CSL, where he was the first CEO.

Shri Shiraz V P Non Executive Director

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Shri Shiraz V P was inducted to the Board of Udupi-CSL with effect from July 23, 2025. He is the Executive Director (Ship Building) of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). He holds a Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala. He has more than 29 years of work experience across areas such as shipbuilding hull, outfit, marketing, design, outsourcing, planning, project management and ship repair operations. He is a recipient of the “Manager of the Year” award in 2023 from the Kerala Management Association and had also received commendation from the Chief of Naval Staff for his outstanding contributions as the Project Manager of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier project “INS Vikrant”.

Smt. Anjana K R Non-Executive Director

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Smt. Anjana K R was inducted to the Board of Udupi-CSL with effect from January 06, 2024. She is the Chief General Manager (Design and Materials) of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). Smt. Anjana K R holds a Degree of Bachelor of Technology (Naval Architecture & Ship Building) from Cochin University of Science and Technology. She has more than three decades of work experience across areas such as ship design, ship building hull, production engineering and shipbuilding materials procurement. Smt. Anjana K R was awarded the “Inspiring Woman Leader – Maritime Sector” at the MARPORTS GLOBAL Conference & Excellence Awards 2026. She is also a Director in Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (Hooghly-CSL), the other wholly owned subsidiary of CSL.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Shri Harikumar A Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Shri Harikumar A took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company on January 28, 2021. He is a graduate in Production Engineering and has over three decades of experience in shipbuilding and ship repair operations and project management. He has worked with various leading shipyards, both in public sector as well as private sector and has made significant contributions. He is a fellow of Institution of Engineers (India) and Institute of Marine Engineers (India).

Shri Shankar Nataraj Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Shri Shankar Nataraj took charge as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company on November 25, 2022. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He has approximately 35 years of work experience in the field of financial management, budgetary controls, costing, commercial and general management etc. spread across various private sector companies mainly in cement, pharmaceuticals and logistics sectors. He is also empanelled in the Independent Director’s Databank of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India.

Shri Ambalavanan M Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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Shri Ambalavanan M took charge as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Udupi-CSL on January 01, 2026. Prior to his appointment as COO, he served as Deputy General Manager (Operations) from February 2021. With over three decades of experience in shipbuilding, operations, technical execution, executive management and strategic risk mitigation, he brings extensive industry expertise to his role. He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Department of Technical Education, Madras. He has been instrumental in Company’s transformation into a globally recognized mid-segment shipyard and had played a key role in the successful Cochin Shipyard – Tebma Shipyard collaboration. As the COO, he continues to lead the Company’s operational growth and strengthen its position as a globally competitive shipbuilding enterprise.