New Delhi: Satish Kumar, an officer of the Indian Railway Management Service, has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of the Railway Board, officials announced on Tuesday. He will replace Jaya Verma Sinha, who will retire on August 31 and Kumar’s appointment will come into effect from September 1.
This makes him the first scheduled caste chairman and CEO in the board’s history, senior Railway Board officials said, PTI reported.
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), Member (Traction and Rolling Stock), Railway Board to the post of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Railway Board,” a government order said, PTI reported.
Who is Satish Kumar?
Kumar, a distinguished officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) class of 1986, has made significant contributions to the Indian Railways throughout his 34-year career. The board offices informed that on November 8, 2022, Kumar assumed charge as the General Manager of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, marking another milestone in his journey of public service.
Educational background
Kumar has an impressive academic background as well as his professional achievements. He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) in Jaipur and subsequently furthered his knowledge with a post-graduate degree in Operations Management and Cyber Law from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
In March 1988, he started his career with Indian Railways and has since played various pivotal roles in different zones and divisions.
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