GAIL of India appoints finance director

India’s GAIL informed that Shri Subir Purkayastha took over as Director (Finance) of the company.

A chartered accountant and company secretary by professional qualification, Purkayastha is also experienced in the areas of finalization of long-term LNG agreements, liquefaction and regasification terminal service agreements, according to the statement.

Prior to his appointment as Director (Finance), he held the position of Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) in GAIL.

Besides serving a long tenure at the GAIL corporate office, he was on secondment to Petronet LNG, during its formative years from 1998 to 2002.