HandsOn Global Management Limited, the Pune-based company formerly known as HOV Services Limited, has named Kesavan Nair Padmanabhan as a Non-Executive Independent Director. The appointment follows the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, with the board approving the appointment via circulation on March 7, 2026 for a first five-year term ending March 6, 2031, subject to shareholders’ approval through a postal ballot.
Padmanabhan is described as a seasoned Oil & Gas industry professional with over 40 years of business experience, including building a high-value enterprise from a startup. He is noted for his ability to connect the latest proven technology with industry majors to drive real business efficiency and value, and he has helped numerous Health and Technology sector firms raise capital through his extensive network.
This move signals HandsOn Global Management’s intent to bolster governance with an independent voice at the boardroom table. As a Non-Executive Independent Director, Padmanabhan will contribute external perspective to strategy, risk oversight, and value creation as the company pursues growth and client impact.
Overall, the appointment reinforces HandsOn Global Management’s governance and strategic growth agenda, bringing an experienced director into the fold to support disciplined leadership and long-term value creation.