LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. S. N. Subrahmanyan
Chairman
S N Subrahmanyan (SNS) is the Chairman & Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate, spanning across Engineering, Infrastructure, Information Technology and Financial Services. He also holds diverse leadership positions as Chairperson of L&T Finance, Chairman of LTM, and L&T Technology Services. SNS, over the years, has played a pivotal role in guiding the Company's infrastructure business to become the largest in India and among the biggest globally. Now, he is focused on driving L&T's diverse business interests towards new heights by leveraging the power of digitalisation, technology, energy transition and fostering a people-centric culture. This multi-pronged approach has already started pivoting L&T into a tech-driven engineering solutions and services powerhouse. Hailing from Chennai, SNS embarked on his professional journey with L&T in 1984 as a Project Planning Engineer with a degree in civil engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra and a postgraduate degree in business management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. He furthered his education with an Executive Management Programme from the London Business School. Mentored by industry stalwarts, he took on roles of increasing responsibility across various business verticals and joined the L&T Board in 2011. Notable achievements under SNS's leadership include the execution of diverse projects like the Statue of Unity, airports at Bengaluru, Hyderabad and New Delhi, ITER Cryostat, Dual Feed Crackers, Offshore Platforms, K9 Vajra, Atal Setu, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, in the offing Bullet Train and more – each recognised for being the ‘tallest’, ‘largest, ‘longest’, ‘smartest’, ‘most complex’, or ‘first’ in their respective categories. His entrepreneurial mindset propelled L&T into untapped geographies, including the Middle East, Africa, and ASEAN, establishing the Company's credentials globally. This has led to L&T being recognised among Asia’s Most Honoured Companies by Institutional Investor, the Company of the Year by Business Standard in 2020, among the world's best employers on the Forbes' list and as a certified 'Great Place to Work' for the third consecutive year in 2025. SNS himself has garnered numerous accolades. In 2025, he was named the ‘Best CEO’ in the ‘Super Large Corporate’ category by Fortune Magazine. SNS won the Eminent Engineer award from the Engineering Council of India in 2024. Apart from being featured on the cover of Fortune magazine’s October 2023 edition as India’s Best CEO, he is also the winner in the Infrastructure & Engineering category of the Business Today-PwC India’s Best CEOs ranking in March 2022, was ranked 8th in the Construction Week Power 100 Ranking for 2022 and was honoured as the Infrastructure Person of the Year in 2012. In 2020, he achieved the Top CEO (Sell Side) and the 3rd Best CEO (Overall) in the All-Asia Executive Team Survey conducted by Institutional Investor and recognised as the CEO of the Year by the leading Indian news channel, CNBC-Awaaz. His exemplary leadership was also recognised with the Emergent CEO Award in 2019, and he received the Leading Engineering Personality award from the Institution of Engineers (India) in 2014. SNS holds prominent positions within various industry bodies, construction institutions and councils, showcasing his influential presence in these domains. He serves as the regular honorary chairperson of the Board of Governors at the National Institute of Technology-Rourkela and the National Institute of Technology-Durgapur, positions bestowed upon him by the Education Ministry. In February 2021, he was appointed by the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment as the Chairman of the National Safety Council for two years. In this capacity, he guided the council in playing a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety under the new Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (OSH Code, 2020). Beyond his professional pursuits, SNS embodies a diverse range of interests that reveal the multi-faceted dimensions of his personality. A cricket aficionado and a passionate runner, he emphasises the importance of physical activity through his daily walks and runs. Notably, his appreciation extends beyond sports and fitness, as he also finds solace and passion in the world of Western classical music. Other Directorships
Mr. R. Shankar Raman
Non-Executive Director
Mr. R. Shankar Raman is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Cost Accountant. Over the past 42 years, Mr. Shankar Raman has worked for leading corporates in varied capacities in the field of finance. He is the President & Whole-Time Director - Finance at L&T. Prior to this, he served as the President, Whole-Time Director & Chief Financial Officer of L&T. Mr. Shankar Raman joined L&T Group in November 1994 to set up L&T Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited. Over the years, Mr. Shankar Raman assumed responsibilities to oversee the entire finance function at the Group level including functions like Risk Management and Investor Relations. Mr. Shankar Raman was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Larsen & Toubro Limited in September 2011 and subsequently elevated to the Board on October 1, 2011. Mr. Shankar Raman is also on the Board of Management of several companies within the L&T Group. Mr. Shankar Raman has been the recipient of several awards, such as Best CFO of Asia in the Industrial Sector in a survey conducted by the prestigious New York-based Institutional Investor magazine, winner of Best CFO awards from CNBC TV18, Financial Express, and Business Today. He is also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the field of Finance from Financial Express. RSR is past Chairman of CII’s CFO National Committee. He was also a member of the Uday Kotak’s Committee on Corporate Governance, SEBI’s Corporate Bonds and Securitization Advisory Committee (CoBoSAC) and the Advisory Committee to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). Other Directorships
Mr. Anupam Kumar
Independent Director
Anupam Kumar is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of L&T Realty, where he leads the company’s long-term strategy, capital deployment, and portfolio expansion across premium and luxury residential developments, Grade-A commercial offices, and large mixed-use and transit-oriented projects He is spearheading L&T Realty’s transformation into a future-ready, institutionally governed real estate platform aligned with global development benchmarks and ESG principles. With a strong customer-first lens, Anupam champions thoughtful product curation, integrating design excellence, functionality, and sustainability to address evolving lifestyle and workplace needs. Under his leadership, L&T Realty has accelerated project execution, strengthened governance frameworks, adopted technology-led construction practices, and advanced sustainable development across its portfolio. The company has also witnessed several marquee launches with notable market success, reinforcing its aspiration to build a trusted and admired real estate brand A business leader with over three decades at Larsen & Toubro, Anupam has led large, complex EPC businesses and held senior roles with full P&L responsibility. In his earlier role as Head of the Mineral & Metal Vertical, he drove accelerated growth and delivered landmark metallurgical projects across India and the Gulf, establishing L&T’s dominant regional presence. Anupam is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and holds an IPMA Level D certification. His leadership development includes the Global Leadership Development Programme at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD, France.
Mr. Rishi K. Bansal
Independent Director
Mr. Bansal has been serving as Executive Director & Head – Land & Logistics Development, L&T Realty Properties Limited. Prior to his appointment with L&T Realty, he served as Executive Vice President & IC Head – Transportation Infrastructure IC, Larsen & Toubro Limited, where he played a pivotal role in driving order book growth, enhancing profitability, and delivering execution excellence across several large and complex infrastructure projects. Mr. Bansal joined L&T as a Graduate Engineer Trainee in 1993. A seasoned business leader with over 33 years of experience, he possesses deep expertise in project execution, construction planning, project management, business development, and business leadership, predominantly in the Roads, Airports and Bridges construction sector. During his distinguished career, he has been instrumental in the successful delivery of several landmark infrastructure projects, including the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Mumbai Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Navi Mumbai International Airport & Bhogapuram International Airport. Mr. Bansal holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Bombay, has completed the Post Graduate Executive Management Programme from the SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, and the Advanced Management Programme from Columbia University, USA.
Mr. Navneet Kaul
Independent Director
Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, L&T REALTY Properties Limited Navneet Kaul is the Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer of L&T Realty, overseeing the company's strategic growth, business performance, and operational excellence across its diverse real estate portfolio. With nearly 37 years of experience across residential, commercial, and large-scale infrastructure developments in India and overseas, he brings a deep understanding of project development, business leadership, and execution. Since joining the L&T Group as a Graduate Engineer Trainee in 1989, he has contributed to the successful delivery of several landmark projects and transformative initiatives across the Group's businesses. Prior to his current role, he served as Executive Vice President & Head, Technical Services for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project (MAHSR) C4 Package, the largest EPC contract ever awarded in the country and also played an instrumental role in the development of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Complex and associated infrastructure works at Ayodhya. In the current role, he is spearheading L&T Realty's evolution into a future-ready, digitally enabled organization with a strong focus on innovation, customer experience, operational excellence, and sustainable value creation. A Civil Engineering graduate from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya and a project management professional certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI), he is known for his collaborative leadership style, thoughtful approach, and commitment to creating enduring value for customers, stakeholders, and communities.
Mr. Bijou Kurien
Independent Director
Mr. Bijou Kurien (Independent Director) Mr. Bijou Kurien is a distinguished consumer business leader with over 40 years of experience in building brands, scaling enterprises, and shaping organisations. He has been associated with leading names across the fast-moving consumer goods, consumer durables, and retail sectors in India. After completing his PGDBM from XLRI Jamshedpur, he started his professional journey with Hindustan Unilever as a Management Trainee in 1981. During his successful tenure of more than six years, he undertook diverse roles across sales and marketing. He later moved to Titan, India’s largest manufacturer and retailer of watches and jewellery. As part of the founding team, he contributed to the creation of several iconic lifestyle and accessories brands and was instrumental in establishing one of the country’s largest exclusive brand retail networks. Over his 19-year association with Titan, as COO, he played a significant role in driving the company’s growth and laying the foundation for some of India’s most valuable consumer lifestyle brands. Driven by the opportunity to redefine the retail landscape in India, he assumed the role of President & CEO at Reliance Industries for its ambitious retail venture—Reliance Retail. He was deeply involved in building and scaling the business from 2006 to 2014. Today, Reliance Retail is a dominant force in Indian retail and ranks among the fastest-growing retailers globally. He has since transitioned from operational leadership to advisory roles with private equity firms and their portfolio companies. He also serves as an Independent Director on the Boards of multiple listed and unlisted companies across technology, logistics, poultry, consumer/retail, hospitality and education sectors. He is also the Chairman of the Retailers Association of India (RAI), underscoring his continued contribution to the sector’s evolution. He has been associated with the World Retail Congress (WRC) since its inception in 2007.
Mr. P. R. Ramesh
Independent Director
Mr. P. R. Ramesh was the Chairman of Deloitte India and has over 40 years of experience in the profession. He graduated in Commerce from Osmania University, Hyderabad and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has also served as a member of Deloitte Global Board and Deloitte Asia Pacific Board. Mr. Ramesh has been associated with various Regulatory bodies, Industry bodies and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He was a member of SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) High Powered Advisory Committee dealing with settlements of enforcement actions, the SEBI Committee on Disclosures and Accounting Standards (SCODA), and the Committee for Reforming the Regulatory Environment for doing Business in India set up by Government of India. He was an Invitee to the committee set up by the Reserve Bank of India to assist in convergence to IFRS by banks, was a member of the Technical Committee to review the form and presentation of the Balance Sheet of the Reserve Bank of India, served as a member of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) - Standing Committee on Accounting Issues, and was a special Invitee to the National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards (NACAS). In the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), he was a member of the National Council, the Committee on Financial Reporting (also was the Chairman of the Committee), and the CFO Forum. He is currently a member of the Committee on Corporate Governance and Regulatory Affairs in CII. He is a Past President of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (India’s oldest Chamber of Commerce). He has been an audit partner for a large number of Companies in manufacturing, banking and financial services, technology, media, telecommunications, energy and resources and consumer business sectors throughout his professional career. He has lectured extensively in India (including in programmes and workshops conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Institute of Internal Auditors, RBI, CII, SEBI, IMF and other bodies, and abroad on a variety of subjects. Mr. Ramesh has co-authored a publication by CCH titled iGAAP – Financial Reporting Standards in India including a comparison with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). He was a member of the committee set up by Accounting Standards Board of the ICAI which finalised the ‘Guidance Note on Recognition of Revenue by Real Estate developers’. Mr. Ramesh is a director on the Boards of some listed and unlisted companies/entities. He was awarded Best Independent Director – Male for 2022-23 by Asian Centre for Corporate Governance and Sustainability. He was admitted to the Hall of Fame in Accounting by the Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation in 2025.
Ms. Apurva Purohit
Independent Director
Apurva Purohit is a business leader, board director and entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in building, scaling and transforming organisations across India’s media and consumer landscape. She is currently the Co-Founder of Aazol, a purpose-led venture that brings authentic, regional Indian foods from farmer communities and rural women self-help groups to modern consumers. At Aazol, her focus is simple but powerful: build sustainable market linkages that create livelihoods at the grassroots while preserving India’s food heritage. Over the course of her corporate career, Apurva has built and led businesses across radio, print and digital. She played a pivotal role in scaling Radio City, setting up Lodestar as one of India’s leading media agencies, and shaping The Times of India Group’s entry into television. She has also led notable turnarounds, including Zee TV and Mid-Day, combining strategic clarity with operational execution. Today, she serves as an Independent Director on the boards of LTIMindtree Ltd, L&T Technology Services Ltd, Navin Fluorine International Ltd, Marico Ltd, The Leela Hotels Ltd, and L&T Realty. Apurva is also a widely respected voice on leadership and gender diversity in the workplace. Through her writing, speaking and her bestselling books, Lady, You’re Not a Man and Lady, You’re the Boss! she advocates for more inclusive, equitable organisations and encourages women to navigate the workplace on their own terms. She has been named among India Today and Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women in Business multiple times, featured as a LinkedIn Top Voice, and honoured with the Distinguished Alumni Award from IIM Bangalore. She holds a degree in Physics and an MBA from IIM Bangalore, and in her early years, was a state-level hockey player representing Tamil Nadu. She writes regularly on leadership, gender and the realities of building businesses, often through her “Dear Girls” series.