In a move aimed at strengthening its executive leadership, NMDC Steel Limited has announced the appointment of Krishna Kumar Thakur as Director (Personnel) on its Board, effective March 19, 2026. The appointment is for a five-year term from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, reinforcing the company’s focus on human resources and people-led governance at the board level. The disclosure notes that the appointment follows orders from the Ministry of Steel transmitted through NMDC Steel and its current governance framework, signaling a structured approach to leadership augmentation.
Krishna Kumar Thakur brings a long and diverse track record across Indian Railways and Central Public Sector undertakings. A 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service, he has served as Director (HR) on the Board of BHEL since July 2023. His résumé encompasses leadership across HR, administration, and related functions in multiple railway divisions, with prior stints including a secondment with RITES and headship of HR at Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.
During his tenure at BHEL, Thakur led efforts to reshape HR, law & HSE functions, including policy reforms and agile incentive and multi-skilling schemes intended to bolster workforce capabilities. The company notes his involvement in optimizing the use of underutilized properties and facilities to generate revenue, as well as initiatives to streamline medical services through HMIS and to manage litigation and arbitration more effectively. He also held an additional charge as Director (Industrial Systems & Products) for a brief period, underscoring a broad executive remit beyond HR.
With this appointment, NMDC Steel continues to align its leadership with extensive public-sector experience and a strong emphasis on people strategy at the board level. Thakur’s arrival adds a seasoned administrator with hands-on experience in large-scale HR transformation, talent management, and organizational development to drive the company’s personnel agenda as it navigates its strategic ambitions.