RPP Infra Projects signals governance refresh with new independent director and internal CEO appointment

RPP Infra Projects Limited is signaling a governance refresh that blends outsider expertise with internal leadership continuity. The board has approved the appointment of K Jagannathan as an Additional Director designated as Non-Executive Independent Director for a two-year term from 20 April 2026, subject to shareholder approval. Jagannathan is described as a veteran corporate lawyer with about four decades in the field, having spent a significant stretch at Larsen & Toubro Ltd where he steered large property acquisitions, major litigations, and complex EPC contracts, including structuring joint ventures and cross-border ventures. In the same meeting, the board noted the resignation of Venkatesan Elliah Naidu from the position of Independent Director effective 2 March 2026, as part of the ongoing committee refresh prompted by leadership changes. The company also announced a reconstitution of various board committees in response to the changes, underscoring a continued emphasis on governance alignment with its evolving leadership slate.