Brief Profiles of Senior Management Personnel

PR Hari, IN (Retd.) - Chairman & Managing Director

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.)

Chairman & Managing Director

GRSE Bhavan, 61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91-33-2469-8133
Fax: +91-33-2469-8133
Email: cmd[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

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 - Director (Finance)

Shri R.K. Dash

Director (Finance) & Addln Charge Director (Personnel)

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

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. Prior to joining GRSE, 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.

Commander Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.) - Director (Shipbuilding)

Commander Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.)

Director (Shipbuilding)

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91-33-2469-8100
Fax: +91-33-2469-8144
Email: ds[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), was commissioned in the Corps of Naval Constructors of Indian Navy in 1989. The officer is a graduate in Naval Architecture & Ship Building Technology from Cochin University of Science and Technology and post graduate from IIT Delhi, where he was awarded the Vice Chief of Naval Staff Silver Medal. He is an alumnus of College of Naval Warfare and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management. The officer has been commended by the Chief of Naval Staff and the Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command. He has commanded Navy Shipwright School, INS Vishwakarma from where he retired from active naval service in Jan 2013. At GRSE Shantanu Bose was involved from 2013 to 2016, in the construction and commissioning of Indian Naval Ships Kamorta and Kadmatt. (ASW Corvettes). For outstanding performance there on he was awarded "GRSE Shree" for exceptional devotion to duty and excellence. Thereafter he joined the Central Design Office of GRSE. In this tenure, he was responsible for Forward Design, CAD and Structural Design Sections. S Bose was the lead designer of the Survey Vessel (Large) successful tender response.

Shantanu Bose is Chartered Engineer and Member of Institution of Engineers (India).

Cdr Bose has been the Project Superintendent for the 03 ships of Project - 17A under construction at GRSE, since Sep 2017.

Shri Mihir Kumbhakar, ITS (Chief Vigilance Officer)

Shri Mihir Kumbhakar, ITS

Chief Vigilance Officer

Phone: +91-33-2469-8129
Fax: +91-33-2469-8129
Email: vig[dot]cvo[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Sri Mihir Kumbhakar (ITS:2001) having an experience of over 20 years, assumed the charge of Chief Vigilance Officer of GRSE Ltd in the Department of Defense Production under Ministry of Defense with effect from 01st November 2022. He has wide experience in the saga of Telecommunication, Administration and Regulation. He holds B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engg. from R.E.C Durgapur and M.Tech in Telecommunication from NIT Durgapur as well as MBA in HRM from North Orissa University.

After joining the Indian Telecommunication Service (ITS ), Shri Kumbhakar served in various capacities in different units of Department of Telecommunication (DOT) under Ministry of Communication.

Prior to joining this office, he was working as Director, DoT Kolkata LSA.

Shri M. Venkatesh Murthy - Chief General Manager (Technical)

Shri M. Venkatesh Murthy

Chief General Manager (Technical)

P-2/2, Taratala Road, Kolkata - 700 088

Phone: +91-33-2469-8123
Fax: +91-33-2469-2020
Email: murthy[dot]venkatesh[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Shri M.Venkatesh Murthy, Chief General Manager (Commercial), joined GRSE on May 9, 2016. Murthy holds a Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mysore. Prior to joining GRSE, he was associated with BEML Limited and has more than 23 years of work experience.

Commodore Rajat Manchanda, IN (Retd.) - Chief General Manager (Production Planning & Control)

Commodore Rajat Manchanda, IN (Retd.)

Chief General Manager (Production Planning & Control)

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91-33-2469-6146
Fax: +91-33-2469-4318
Email: manchanda[dot]rajat[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cmde Rajat Manchanda, IN (Retd.) with an experience of over 29 years in the Indian Navy has joined GRSE on 01 Oct 2020 as Chief General Manager (Production Planning & Control). He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru University, a Master Degree in Mechanical (Marine) from Pune University and a PGDMS from JBIMS, Mumbai. During his career in the Indian Navy he has served on IN Ships Taragiri, Godavari, Jalashwa and at Naval Dockyards in Mumbai and Vishakhapatnam. In addition to serving at Naval Headquarters, he has also been the Warship Production Superintendent at Goa Shipyard.

DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.) - Chief General Manager (Ship Repair, Bailey Bridge & Diesel Engine Plant)

DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.)

Chief General Manager (Bailey Bridge & Diesel Engine Plant)

61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91-33-2469-4512
Fax: +91-33-2469-3250
Email: ghosh[dot]subrato[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Shri Subrato Ghosh, DIG(Retd.), CGM (Ship Repair, DEP & BB), has been associated with GRSE since October 03, 2016. He holds a Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, a Masters' Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Marine Engineering) from the University of Pune and an additional Masters' Degree in Business Administration from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Prior to joining GRSE, he has more than 29 years of work experience and was associated with Indian Coast Guard and NCCBM.

Commander Bhaskar Sengupta, IN (Retd.) - Chief General Manager (Main Works)

Commander Bhaskar Sengupta, IN (Retd.)

Chief General Manager (Main Works)

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91-33-2439-1072
Fax: +91-33-2439-2416
Email: sengupta[dot]bhaskar[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cdr Bhaskar Sengupta, IN (Retd.), CGM (Main Works), joined GRSE on January 18, 2010. Commander Sengupta holds a Bachelor (Honours) Degree in Naval Architecture from IIT, Kharagpur, a Diploma in Naval Construction from IIT, Delhi and a Certificate in Master of Business Administration (Part Time) from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi. He has worked with the Indian Navy as a Commander and has an experience of over 21 years prior joining GRSE.

Captain P Sunilkumar, IN (Retd.) - Chief General Manager (Corporate Planning and Corporate Communication)

Captain P Sunilkumar, IN (Retd.)

Chief General Manager (Corporate Planning and Corporate Communication)

61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91-33-2469-4317
Fax: +91-33-2489-3424
Email: p[dot]sunilkumar[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), CGM(CP & CC), joined GRSE in Sep 2016 after completing nearly 22 years of 'Commissioned Service' in the Indian Navy since Nov 1994. He has held various important operational and repair/maintenance appointments in the Navy whilst heading the Engineering Department on board naval warships and serving in Naval Dockyard. He is an alumnus of the 'Naval College of Engineering' and holds a B.Tech (Mechanical) Degree from JNU, New Delhi. He also holds Masters' Degrees in 'Systems and Controls Engineering' from IIT Bombay and 'Defence & Strategic Studies' from Madras University. He is a qualified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and a Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP) and holds Diplomas' in SCM and HRM.

Cmde Rajiv Sreedharan, IN (Retd.) - Chief General Manager (IND & IEP)

Cmde Rajiv Sreedharan, IN (Retd.)

Chief General Manager (PS-NGOPV, Innovation & New Technology)

61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91 9496840189
Email: sreedharan[dot]rajiv[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cmde Indrajit Dasgupta, IN (Retd.)

Cmde Indrajit Dasgputa, IN (Retd.)

Chief General Manager (Ship Repair & Deck Machinery Unit) & Project Superintendent (30mm Gun Project)

61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91 9328112442
Email: dasgupta[dot]indrajit[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Commodore Indrajit Dasgupta, VSM (Veteran) holds a B. Tech in Electrical Engineering (JNU), MSc in Defense & Strategic Studies (Madras University) and Masters in Management Studies (Osmania University). He is also an alumnus of the National Defence College at Nairobi (Kenya). He is a recipient of the prestigious "Vishist Seva Medal" awarded by the President of India.
His 35 years in the Indian Navy covers the spectrum from Ship Repairs and Refits at both the major Dockyards of the Navy, Induction and Life Cycle management of Combat Systems at Naval Headquarters, Warship Design at the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and Overseeing construction of new naval platforms at Private and Public Sector Shipyards in Kolkata. He has served in various capacities on small and large ships and is well versed with the stringent build requirements on Warships for Equipment as well as Systems.
He joined the company on 01 March 2023 as Chief General Manager (Ship Repairs & Deck Machinery Unit) and as the Project Superintendent for the NSG-30mm Gun Project.

Comdt. A.K. Biswas, ICG (Retd.) - General Manager (Raja Bagan Dockyard Unit)

Comdt. A.K. Biswas, ICG (Retd.)

General Manager (Raja Bagan Dockyard Unit)

44, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 044

Phone: +91-33-2469 4512
Fax: +91-33-2469-6842
Email: biswas[dot]ak[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Commandant Ashok Kumar Biswas, ICG (Retd.), General Manager (Raja Bagan Dockyard) joined GRSE on 02 Jun 2008, after completing 21 years of service in the Indian Coast Guard, including on board ICG ships. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in "Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering." After joining GRSE, he has been associated with Ships Production at Various Units as well as Production Planning & Control Departments.

Shri Gulshan Ratan - General Manager (QA)

Shri Gulshan Ratan

General Manager (QA & Indigenisation) and Chief Indigenisation Officer

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 044

Phone: +91 9038933694
Email: ratan[dot]gulshan[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Shri S. Srinivas - General Manager (Human Resource & Administration)

Shri S. Srinivas

General Manager (Human Resource & Administration)

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91 9831061597
Email: samavedam[dot]srinivas[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Shri Samavedam Srinivas, GM (Human Resource Management), joined GRSE on 30 Apr 2010. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Personnel Management, and Master of Computer Management. Prior to joining GRSE, he has more than 32 years of experience in various industries in all gamut of HR & IR area. Prior to joining GRSE, he was with Goa Shipyard Limited and Hindustan Antibiotics Limited.

Shri Sujoy Chakravorty - General Manager (Commercial)

Shri Sujoy Chakravorty

General Manager (Commercial)

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91-33-2469-8100-14
Direct: +91 33 2469 4303
Fax: +91-33-2469-2211
Email: chakravorty[dot]sujoy[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Shri Sujoy Chakravorty, GM (Commercial), is associated with GRSE since January, 2011. He holds a Bachelors' Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University; also he has obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Business Law from NUJS and Diploma in Material Management. Prior to joining GRSE, he has 33 years of hard-core, industrial experience in wide-ranging Commercial functions e.g. Procurement, Contracts and Supply Chain Management, working with the likes of CESC Limited, Cummins India Limited, Tata Power Limited, and thereafter in GRSE.

Commander Bhubaneshwar Mishra, IN (Retd.) - General Manager (Fitting Out Unit & Taratala Unit)

Commander Bhubaneshwar Mishra, IN (Retd.)

General Manager (Fitting Out Unit)

P-2/2, Taratala Road, Kolkata - 700 088

Phone: +91-33-2469-8137
Fax: +91-33-2469-8137
Email: mishra[dot]b[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cdr Bhubaneshwar Mishra, IN (Retd.), GM In-charge (Fitting Out Unit & Taratala Unit), joined GRSE on January 17, 2013. He has done his Engineering from the Naval College of Engineering, Lonavala and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai in collaboration with college of Naval Warfare at Karanja in the year 2007. Prior to joining the Company, he was associated with the Indian Navy.

Cmde. Vinith Aerat, IN (Retd.) - General Manager (Design)

Cmde. Vinith Aerat, IN (Retd.)

General Manager (Design)

61, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700 024

Phone: +91 33 2469 6120
Fax: +91 33 2469 8144
Email: vinith[dot]aerat[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cmde. Vinith Aerat (Retd.) joined GRSE on 01 Dec 2021. He holds a B. Tech Degree in Naval Architecture from Cochin University and an M. Tech in Corrosion Engg. from IIT, Mumbai. Prior to joining GRSE, he has served in the Indian Navy as a commissioned officer for 27 years. His work experience spans various assignments in warship design, shipbuilding, ship repair and associated policy formulation.

Smt. Suchita Nandi - General Manager (Contract Cell & Vendor Development)

Smt. Suchita Nandi

General Manager (Contract Cell & Vendor Development)

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700024

Phone: +91 8420008800
Email: nandi[dot]suchita[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Smt Suchita Nandi, GM (Contract Cell), joined GRSE on 19 Aug 2011. Suchita holds a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur. Prior to joining GRSE, she has an industrial experience of more than 34 years especially in commercial area and was serving Braithwaite & Co. Ltd.

Smt. Lipi Das - General Manager (ER & Legal)

Smt. Lipi Das

General Manager (ER & Legal)

43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata - 700024

Phone: +91 8420008812
Email: das[dot]lipi[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Smt. Aparajita Ghosh - General Manager (Finance)

Smt. Aparajita Ghosh

General Manager (Finance)

Phone: +91 9163331716
Fax: +91-33-2469-8126
Email: ghosh[dot]aparajita[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Smt. Aparajita Ghosh has acquired her Bachelor Degree in Commerce from University of Calcutta. She is a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). She is also a member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
Prior to joining GRSE, she has working experience of more than 30 years in several Firms, Companies and in various fields of Finance. She has served in M/S Bharat Electronics (BEL), a navaratna PSU under Ministry of Defence, for a period of around 20 years in different capacities.
She has joined in the company in Oct 2014 as Dy. General Manager (Finance) and in 2018 she has been promoted as AGM (Finance). During last 7 years she has worked in several sections of the Finance Dept. Presently she is working as an in charge of Department.

Cdr. Harish Kumar (Retd.) - Additional General Manager (RO Office - Delhi)

Cdr. Harish Kumar (Retd.)

Additional General Manager (RO Office - Delhi)

Phone: +91-11 - 26171223
Fax: +91 9818229836
Email: kumar[dot]harish2[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cdr Harish Kumar (Retd.), Addl. General Manager is working at GRSE Delhi office. He was in Navy for approx 22 years prior to joining GRSE in Oct 2010.

Cdr Rajneesh Kumar, IN (Retd) - Additional General Manager (RO Office - Mumbai)

Cdr Rajneesh Kumar, IN (Retd)

Additional General Manager (RO Office - Mumbai)

Phone: +91-22-23763108
Fax: +91-22-23725184
Email: kumar[dot]rajneesh[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in
romumbai[at]grse[dot]co[dot]in

Cdr Rajneesh Kumar, IN (Retd), AGM RO Mumbai joined GRSE on 01 Dec 21. He holds B.SC (National Defence Academy), B.TECH (Naval College of Engineering), M.TECH (IIT Bombay) and PGDM (Jamna Lal Bajaj Mumbai) degrees. Prior to joining GRSE, he has work experience of 25 years in Indian Navy includes Senior Manager at Naval Dockyard Mumbai, Cdr E of the Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat, Joint Director at DND(SSG) for IAC(P-71) Project, Project officer P-15B at WOT(Mumbai) and Joint Controller of Material Planning at MO(MB)