Shri H. Shankar has been on the Board of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited since Oct’20 first as Director (Technical) and then as Managing Director since Apr’25. A seasoned energy sector professional with over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, he brings extensive expertise in refinery operations, project execution, strategic growth, and operational excellence.
A Mechanical Engineer with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, he has held diverse leadership positions within Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and also served with Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), gaining valuable international exposure prior to joining the Board of CPCL.
Under his leadership, CPCL has strengthened its operational and financial performance, expanded into Retail Marketing, and advanced high-value specialty product initiatives, including the Group II/III LOBS project. He has guided mega projects of national importance at IOCL, and at CPCL he played a pivotal role in pioneering the development of new products and specialized fuels for the space and defence sectors.
A strong advocate of innovation, sustainability, and industry-academia collaboration, Shri Shankar has promoted partnerships with institutions such as Indian Institute of Technology Madras while championing CSR, HSE, renewable energy, water conservation, and community development as integral to CPCL’s growth and culture.
Known for his focus on safety, sustainability, and self-reliance, Shri H. Shankar continues to steer CPCL toward a future-ready and globally competitive growth path.
