Saurav Mitra Is New Director Finance And CFO Of Petronet LNG Limited

Saurav Mitra has been appointed as the new Director Finance and CEO of Petronet LNG Limited.

Saurav Mitra, aged 56 years is an Associate Member of Institute of Cost Accountant of India (ACMA). He is a seasoned finance professional with a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and its overseas subsidiary, Lanka IOC PLC.

At Lanka IOC, he held key leadership position of CFO, where he played a crucial role in driving financial strategy and operational excellence during a phase of significant business consolidation and growth.

At IOCL, in the capacity of Executive Director (Internal Audit) at the Corporate Office, he led enterprise-wide audit initiatives that not only ensured compliance and Management control systems but also delivered strategic value through enhanced risk management and governance frameworks. His contributions in project finance were critical in ensuring the financial viability and structured execution of high-value infrastructure and energy projects. He was involved in large mobilisation of funds from domestic and international markets and took investment decisions in large infrastructure projects.

A forward and strategic thinking leader, he has been instrumental in digital transformation projects, fostering innovation and notably pioneering the enterprise-wide Vendor Invoice Management System at IOCL. Apart from above, he has been pivotal in the areas of Corporate Finance and Treasury including Forex Risk Management, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Budgets, Corporate Accounts, finalization of various Agreements, Pricing, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation, Regulatory aspects etc. Renowned for his team management skills, he is known for nurturing high-performance cross functional teams and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning, said PLL in its corporate filing.