Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has announced the appointment of Rashmi Govil as the Director of Human Resources, effective immediately.

In her new role, Rashmi brings over 30 years of industry experience. She joined the petroleum refinery company in 1994 as the Deputy Manager of Employee Relations and has progressed through several leadership roles over the last three decades. Additionally, she began her career as a Management Trainee at Shcil Services. On the academic front, Rashmi holds an MBA in HR and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance.

With this appointment, she becomes the second woman to hold a functional role on the leadership board of the petroleum refinery company. She was among the 11 candidates recommended for the position by the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB).

Announcing the appointment, Indian Oil stated, 'Ms. Rashmi Govil has also worked at IndianOil’s Refineries Headquarters and handled the challenging environment at the Unit at Mathura Refinery. Her rich and varied experience has provided her with a deep understanding of various functions, including compensation and performance management, recruitment, policy formulation, succession planning, and systems management. She is also recognised as an Industrial Relations expert.” 

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Drawing upon her expertise in employee relations, compensation and benefits, and strategic HR, Rashmi played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, spearheading numerous HR policies, prioritising diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.