Sri P.K.Purwar, CMD, MTNL has been selected by PSEB as the next CMD., BSNL
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), in its meeting held today has recommended the name of Shri P.K. Purwar, as the next CMD of BSNL. Shri P.K. Purwar is presently CMD MTNL. It is pertinent to mention that before becoming CMD MTNL, Shri P.K. Purwar worked as the GM(CA) of BSNL.
Mr. Pravin Kumar Purwar has been the Chairman, Managing Director and Director of Finance at Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited since June 8, 2016 and June 1, 2013 respectively and served as its Managing Director since June 24, 2014 until June 8, 2015. Mr. Purwar served as a Director of Finance at Mahanagar Telephone (Mauritius) Ltd. since June 1, 2013. Mr. Purwar belongs to 1990 Batch of Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service. He has worked in various positions both at field level and Corporate Office in DOT & BSNL and since 2005, as General Manager in BSNL. Mr. Purwar had also worked for more than three years, in Competition Commission of India, on deputation as Advisor and In charge of mergers & acquisitions. He also served as the Chairman of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited from June 24, 2014 to June 8, 2015. He has been a Director at Mahanagar Telephone (Mauritius) Ltd. and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited since June 1, 2013. Mr. Purwar possesses Masters Degree in Commerce from Allahabad University and professional degree of Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. His normal date of retirement is 30.06.2025.
BDPA (INDIA) congratulates Shri P. K. Purwar and wishes him all success in the new venture.
