Pankaj Kumar

Trustee, Director (Production), ONGC

As Director (Production), Pankaj Kumar provides strategic stewardship to the entire spectrum of oil and natural gas production across ONGC's production fields, both in Offshore and Onshore. His extensive 35-year journey in the oil & gas sector encompasses multifaceted expertise in Operations Management, Well Engineering, Joint Venture Management, Corporate Strategy, and Asset Management. His leadership roles include Chief of the Corporate Strategy & Planning group of ONGC and Asset Manager of prominent producing assets. A Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee), he holds a Master's degree in Process Engineering from IIT Delhi. His continuous academic pursuits have led him to advanced management programs at prestigious institutions.

Manish Patil

Trustee, Director (HR), ONGC

As Director (Human Resources), Manish Patil steers the human capital strategy for the Energy Maharatna, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), overseeing a substantial talent pool of over 26,000+ energy professionals. With a remarkable three-decade career at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), including roles in Operations & Supplies, Information Systems, and HR Management Services, he is a seasoned industry professional. He has held significant positions like Regional HR Head at Indian Oil’s Northern Regional Office, Head of Institutional Business in Southern Region and Executive Director of HR and CSR at Indian Oil’s Corporate Office. His academic pursuits span Mechanical Engineering, Executive MBA, Advanced Diploma in Cyber Laws, and Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management. 

Manish Pareek

Trustee, Independent Director, ONGC