OUR MANAGEMENT

Chairman & Managing Director

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.)

Chairman & Managing Director

Phone +91-33-24698130
Fax +91-33-24698119
Email cmd[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
Nationality Indian
Term Five (5) years with effect from Jun 10, 2022 (the date of assumption of charge) in the first instance or till the date of his superannuation or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd) has assumed the charge of Chairman & Managing Director of GRSE with effect from 10 Jun 22. He is a Mechanical Engineer with Bachelor's Degree from Naval College of Engineering, Lonavala and has done his Master's Degree in Defence & Strategic Studies as part of 59th DSSC Course at Wellington. The Commodore has undergone Army Defence Orientation Course at AWC Mhow and the prestigious Naval Higher Command Course at the College of Naval Warfare in the year 2011.

He has had an illustrious Naval career spanning over 32 years during which he has held various prestigious appointments in key positions in Strategy and Operations, Technical Administration and Tactical decision making. His professional graph includes nine afloat appointments including seven frontline warships of the Navy. He has also held staff appointments at Eastern Naval Command and as Command Engineer Officer for Southern Naval Command. A notable contribution of the Chairman & Managing Director was as the Commissioning Engineer Officer of India’s first indigenously built Stealth Frigate, INS Shivalik. He also has a unique record of serving in afloat appointments for a continuous span of eleven years and six months.

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd) was selected in GRSE as Chief General Manager (PP&C) in 2016 and has been in charge of production planning of almost all new construction ships at that point of time. He assumed charge as Director (Personnel) of the Company w.e.f 21 Oct 2019 and headed the Human Resources and Technical functions of GRSE.

In pursuance of the company’s Vision, the Chairman & Managing Director strives to make GRSE globally recognised as the best Indian Shipyard. He envisions to further strengthen the Government’s “Make in India” initiative, create a unique identity for the Company amongst its peers by becoming self-reliant in design capability and by deploying state of the art manufacturing processes. Towards the same, the initial thrust has been on improving productivity, enhancing internal efficiencies, devising new policies, vendor base development, human resource development and most importantly a sense of discipline amongst employees of the shipyard.

Shri R.K. Dash

Shri R.K. Dash

Director (Finance)

Address GRSE Bhavan, 61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024
Phone +91-33-2469-8134
Fax +91-33-2469-1213
Email df[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
Nationality Indian

Shri Ramesh Kumar Dash is an Associate Member of the "Institute of Cost Accountants of India", Master in Commerce and Bachelor of Law. Prior to joining GRSE, Mr. Dash was working in HAL, Bangalore. He has around 28 years of Experience in different CPSUs in the field of Finance and Accounts. Shri Ramesh Kumar Dash has assumed charge as Director (Finance) and CFO of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited, Kolkata on 01 Jul 2020.


Cdr. Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.)

Cdr. Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.)

Director (Shipbuilding)

Address GRSE Bhavan, 61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024
Phone +91-33-2469-8132
Fax +91-33-2469-1210
Email ds[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
Nationality Indian

Cdr. Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), after serving in the Indian Navy for 23 years, joined Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in 2013. He has assumed charge as Director (Shipbuilding) of the Company w.e.f. on 08 June 2022. Cdr. Bose is a highly qualified and experienced naval architect who has been in charge of several projects undertaken by GRSE since 2013. Before assuming charge as Director (Shipbuilding), he was working as General Manager (MW & P17A).

He completed his B. Tech in Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding from Cochin University of Science and Technology, and Diploma from IIT, Delhi. He also holds Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai. Further, he holds membership of the Institution of Engineering (India) and Institution of Naval Architecture.

Cdr. Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.) has deep technical insight and hands on working experience in all aspects of Ship Building, managing men, and motivating them to take on new challenges has been his forte. In GRSE, he has been the forefront of adoption of the Integrated Construction (IC) methodology, usage of the Virtual Reality Laboratory (VRL) for design and the Product Data Model (PDM) & Product Life Cycle Management (PLM). His current focus areas include R&D Projects and greater thrust towards Indigenization. The infrastructure upgradation planning, execution and exploitation of the RBD Unit of GRSE has been done under his oversight. It is now being exploited gainfully for the construction of ongoing projects.


DIG Subrato Ghosh

DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.)

Director (Personnel)

Address GRSE Bhavan, 61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024
Phone +91-33-2469-8133
Fax +91-33-2496-8133
Email dp[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
Nationality Indian

DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.), after serving in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for more than 25 years, joined GRSE as General Manger (Rajabagan Dockyard Unit) in the year 2016. He has assumed charge as Director (Personnel) of the Company on 20 June 2023. Before assuming charge as Director (Personnel), he was working as Chief General Manager (BB & DEP).

DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.) is a Mechanical Engineer with Bachelor Degree from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra and has done his Masters in Engineering (Mechanical Marine) from Pune University. He also holds Masters in Business Administration from Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi. He has also undergone Advance Marine Engineering Course from Institute of Armament Technology, Pune.

He has had an illustrious career in Indian Coast Guard during which he held various prestigious appointments which included Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Principal Director (TS & IT) and Project Officer (PCVs). He has also held six afloat appointments during his career in the Indian Coast Guard.

During his tenure as General Manager in GRSE, he played key role in delivery of three ships each to Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard. The 100th Warship from GRSE was delivered from Rajabagan Dockyard Unit during his tenure. He steered the doubling of Bailey Bridge Unit turnover and ensured about 20% year on year revenue growth thereafter.

DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG(Retd) has proven experience and ability to work with multiple stakeholders under conflicting priorities and stringent deadlines, and deliver results in consistent with stated objectives. He has vast experience in ship building as well as in ship repairs.

Shri Rajeev Prakash

Shri Rajeev Prakash

Part-Time Non-Official Director (Government Nominee Director)

Address Joint Secretary (NS), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, South Block, New Delhi - 110 011
Occupation Government Service
Nationality Indian
Term With effect from June 23, 2022

Shri Rajeev Prakash (DIN: 08590061), Joint Secretary (Naval System), aged 53 years appointed as Part-Time Official Director (Government Nominee Director) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and he assumed the position of Government Nominee Director in the Company w.e.f. 23 Jun 2022.

Shri Rajeev Prakash has completed B.A. Honors in English from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi and M.A. in Development Studies from the Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University. Further, he is a 1995 batch Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service Officer (IP&TAFS).

Shri Rajeev Prakash has a vast experience in the field of finance and held various important posts in the Government of India. Prior to joining as Joint Secretary (Naval System) in Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India in June 2022, he has worked as Deputy Director General (Wireless Planning & Finance), Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Communication. Further, he was also a Government Nominee Director on the Board of Bharat Broadband Network Limited for more than 2.5 years.

He has no inter-se relationship with other Directors in the Company. Further, he doesn't hold any equity shares of the Company.

Shri Sanjay Dattatraya Panse

Shri Sanjay Dattatraya Panse

Non-Official (Independent Director)

Address 51, Ashwamedh, Shivaji Park Road No. 3, Dadar, Mumbai - 400 028
Occupation Senior Partner, S Panse & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai
Nationality Indian
Term For the period of three years with effect from 27 December, 2021

Shri Sanjay Dattatraya Panse (DIN: 02725875), aged 58 years appointed as Part-Time Non-Official (Independent Director) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India w.e.f. 27 Dec 2021.

He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and also the founder and Senior Partner of S Panse & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants., Mumbai. He has experience of over 35 years, and a professional of repute having vast experience in the Financial and Capital Market.

He has deep understanding of Accounting, Audit and functioning of Financial Markets Sector Participants and has spearheaded practice of S Panse & Co LLP in the area of Audit, Quality Assurance Services, Due Diligence, Internal Audits, Advisory Services to the Mutual funds, Portfolio Managers, Banks, Insurance Companies and Other Intermediaries in Capital Market. He is a frequent speaker and writer on Economic and Financial Matters. He has served as Independent Director on the board of various companies.


Shri Sanjeeb Mohanty

Shri Sanjeeb Mohanty

Part-Time Non-Official (Independent Director)

Address AT PO/PS - Bisoi, Dist - Mayurbhanj, Odisha - 757033
Occupation Practicing Advocate
Nationality Indian
Term For the period of three years with effect from 06 April 2022

Shri Sanjeeb Mohanty, (DIN: 0955988), aged about 59 years appointed as Part-Time Non-Official (Independent Director) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India w.e.f. 06 Apr 2022.

He has completed B.A. from Utkal University in the year 1984 and law graduation from University Law College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and enrolled as a member of Odisha State Bar Council in the year 1990. He is a practicing advocate having more than 32 years of experience in the State of Odisha, India. His broader areas of practice are criminal and civil law. He regularly appears before High Court, District Courts/ Sessions Courts, and other forums.

He has served as President of Odisha Cooperative Tassar and Silk Federation Limited (SERIFED), Govt. of Odisha from 2002-2008.

He is a social activist from his college days.

He has no inter-se relationship with other Directors in the Company. Further, he does not hold any equity shares of the Company.

Sanjay Krishna Navhale

Shri Sanjay Krishna Navhale, IOFS

Chief Vigilance Officer (Addln. Charge)

Phone +91-33-24698129
Email Vig[dot]Cvo[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
Occupation Service
Nationality Indian

Shri Sanjay Krishna Navhale, an officer from Indian Ordnance Factory Services – 2006 batch, assumed the Additional Charge of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSEL) w.e.f. 26.09.2023. Presently he is also the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).

He has vast experience of more than 22 years in Administrations, Industries and Academics. Shri Sanjay Krishna Navhale has worked as Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India in the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers from Sept., 2018 to Sept., 2022 and has handled work such as Administration, Policy and Programme implementation for achieving growth and development of the Chemical and Petrochemical sectors. He was also entrusted with a charge of Chief Vigilance Officer (Part Time) for the Institute of Pesticides Formulation Technology, Gurugram (an autonomous body under the Dept. of Chemical and Petrochemicals), as an additional responsibility from July, 2021 to Sept., 2022. He has worked in various capacities at Ordnance Factory Chanda, under the Dept. of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, from Oct., 2009 to Sept., 2018. He has rich experience in the field of Defence Production for more than 10 years and looked after Production, Planning, Quality Control/Assurance, Material Management, Manpower Management, Administration, etc. He has undergone the probationer training as an IOFS Officer at National Academy of Defence Production (NADP) from June, 2008 to Oct., 2009 and was adjudged as the 2nd best probationer by National Academy of Defence Production and also won the “KALPAGAM KRISHNAMURTHY MEMORIAL AWARD” in 2009.

Shri Sanjay Krishna Navhale has worked as an Academician having teaching experience of about 07 years, in higher education and handled major responsibility viz. teaching to the undergraduate students, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum, development of learning materials, etc. at College of Engg. & Tech., Akola, under Shri Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University, Amravati, from 2001 to 2008.

He has also worked as Graduate Engg. Trainee (Apprentice) in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL, Mumbai Refinery) Mumbai, from 1998 to 1999, in Technical Department and worked extensively on energy conservation. He possesses educational qualification of Bachelor of Technology from 1994 to 1998, in the field of Chemical Technology and Post-Graduation in Chemical Engineering from year 2000 to 2002. He has visited foreign countries on various government assignments viz. Poland (2011), United States of America (2015) and had been a Member of Inter Ministerial Delegation to 14th Conference of Parties (COP) to Basel Convention, 9th Meeting of COP to Rotterdam Convention and 9th Meeting of COP to Stockholm Convention at Geneva, Switzerland, in 2019.

Shri R. K. Dash

Shri R.K. Dash

Chief Financial Officer

Director (Finance) (Whole Time Director) is also the Chief Financial Officer of our Company. His contact details are as follows:
Address GRSE Bhavan, 61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024
Phone +91-33-2469-8134
Fax +91-33-2469-1213
Email df[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
Nationality Indian

Sandeep Mahapatra

Sandeep Mahapatra

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

He is the Company Secretary and the Compliance Officer of our Company. His contact details are as follows:
Address GRSE Bhavan, 61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024
Phone +91-33-2469-8545
Fax +91-33-2469-8150
Email co[dot]sec[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
Nationality Indian