Suman Kumar has assumed charge as Director (Planning & Business Development) on the Board of IndianOil. Prior to this appointment, he was heading the Exploration & Production (E&P) vertical as Executive Director at Corporate Office.

In his new role, he will spearhead IndianOil’s expanding business portfolio, including petrochemicals, natural gas, E&P, green energy, diversification initiatives, and industrial explosives. His leadership will be instrumental in steering IndianOil’s strategic growth in an evolving energy landscape.

A seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience, Kumar has played a pivotal role in upscaling of natural gas, petrochemicals, city gas distribution, and renewable energy businesses.

A Mechanical Engineer from MIT Muzaffarpur with an MBA and advanced management training, Kumar has held leadership positions across LPG operations, petroleum product sales, energy conservation, and carbon emission mitigation.