Signpost India Limited has disclosed that its board, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has unanimously approved the re-appointment of two independent directors for a second five-year term, subject to the approval of shareholders at the forthcoming Extraordinary General Meeting. The re-appointments, effective from August 6, 2026 for a period of five years ending August 5, 2031, will proceed contingent on the shareholders’ consent at the EGM scheduled for August 5, 2026. The company notes that the board’s approval was formalized through a circular resolution dated July 10, 2026, and the matters are aligned with the company’s governance framework and applicable regulatory requirements.
Girish Kulkarni brings a multi-decade track record in the Asian insurance and financial services space, with leadership roles spanning the launch and scaling of ventures across the region. His experience includes significant involvement with Dai-ichi Life, where he contributed to global strategy and governance, and his tenure as managing director and chief executive of the Star Union Dai Ichi Life Insurance venture, leading it through a growth phase with a lean capital base. Kulkarni’s background also encompasses building and shaping joint ventures across Asia Pacific and strategic stewardship in insurance markets.
Prashant Sanghavi offers more than 25 years in business development, credit appraisal, structured finance and IPO listing, with notable stints at HDFC Bank where he led the business banking group in Mumbai for over a decade. His career further spans leadership roles at Centurion Bank of Punjab and ICICI Bank, where he helped drive infrastructure and finance operations. Sanghavi has been involved in establishing distribution architectures for SBI Life and has experience with GMAC and Generali, bringing a broad financial services perspective and strategic client leadership to the board.
Together, the re-appointment of these independent directors signals Signpost India’s emphasis on governance continuity and seasoned oversight as the company pursues its strategic objectives. Their independence and varied experiences in insurance, banking and financial services are positioned to contribute to robust boardroom deliberations and long-term value creation for shareholders.