Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL) on Tuesday announced a leadership transition as part of its succession plan, appointing Rahul Kirloskar as Chairperson of the Board, while Managing Director Gauri Kirloskar will assume the additional role of Vice Chairperson.
The changes will take effect from April 1, 2026, following the retirement of Atul Kirloskar as Chairman on March 31, 2026, after reaching the company’s retirement age of 70.
Atul Kirloskar will step down from the board and all positions in the company after more than four decades of association with the Kirloskar group firm. He joined the company in 1983 and went on to serve in several leadership roles, including Managing Director, Vice Chairman, and later Chairman and Managing Director.,
‘“We have been working on this transition for the last couple of years as a planned succession. Timely leadership transition is important so that the new leadership gets the freedom to take the company forward in line with its vision,” Atul Kirloskar said in a statement.
Rahul Kirloskar, currently a non-executive director on the board, said he intends to build on the work carried out under Atul Kirloskar’s leadership and work with the management team to achieve the company’s strategic goals..
KOEL is a major manufacturer of generator sets and internal combustion engines, supplying products across sectors such as construction equipment, agriculture, and power generation, with a presence in domestic and international markets.
Published on March 10, 2026
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