Brief Profile of the Directors of the Corporation

Mr. Deepak S. Parekh

Mr. Deepak S. Parekh (DIN: 00009078) is the Chairman of the Corporation and its key subsidiaries. Mr. Parekh joined the Corporation in a senior management position in 1978. He was inducted as a whole-time director of the Corporation in 1985 and subsequently appointed as the Managing Director of the Corporation (designated as 'Chairman') in 1993. He retired as the Managing Director on December 31, 2009. He was appointed as a Non- Executive Director of the Corporation with effect from January 1, 2010. He is also the Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors. Mr. Parekh has been honoured with several awards and accolades viz. Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian awards by Government of India in 2006; Bundesverdienstkreuz Germany's Cross of the Order of Merit, one of the highest distinction by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2014; Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour, one of the highest distinctions by the French Republic in 2010; first of a network of international ambassadors for championing London across the globe by the Mayor of London in 2017; first international recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in 2010 and Lifetime Achievement Award at th CNBC TV18's 15 India Business Leader Awards, 2020.

Key Skills and Competencies

Mr. Parekh is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, treasury, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance and risk management. He has vast experience in housing finance, real estate and the infrastructure sector.

Directorships in Other Listed Companies

  • Siemens Limited - Non-Executive Chairman (Independent Director).
  • HDFC Asset Management Company Limited and HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited - Non-Executive Chairman.

Mr. Nasser Munjee

Mr. Nasser Munjee (DIN: 00010180) joined the Corporation in 1978. He was appointed as the Executive Director of the Corporation in 1993 and was subsequently appointed as the Non-Executive Director of the Corporation in October 1997. He is the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and a member of the Audit and Governance Committee of Directors and Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors. He is deeply interested in developmental and infrastructural issues. He has been consulted across the world on housing finance including Asian Development Bank, World Bank, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and UN-Habitat in Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Thailand and Indonesia. Mr. Munjee was also on the executive committee of the International Union of Housing Finance Institution and editor of its flagship journal, Housing Finance International for five years.

Key Skills and Competencies

Mr. Munjee holds a Master's degree in Economics from the London School of Economics, UK. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, economics, corporate governance, legal & regulatory compliance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in housing, real estate and infrastructure sector.

Directorships in Other Listed Companies

  • DCB Bank Limited – Non-Executive Chairman.
  • Cummins India Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited, ABB India Limited and The Indian Hotels Company Limited – Independent Director.

Dr. J. J. Irani

Dr. J. J. Irani (DIN: 00311104) has been a Director of the Corporation since 2008. Dr. Irani is the Chairman of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Directors and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors. He has been conferred with the award of Padma Bhushan in 2007 by the President of India for his services to trade and industry in India. Queen Elizabeth II conferred on him honorary Knighthood (KBE) for his contribution to Indo-British Trade and Co-operation.

Key Skills and Competencies

Dr. Irani holds a Master's degree in Science from Nagpur University. He also holds a Master's degree and is a Doctorate in Metallurgy from University of Sheffield, UK. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, consumer behaviour, sales & marketing, corporate governance and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in real estate, manufacturing and finance sector.

Directorship in Other Listed Companies

Dr. Irani does not hold directorship in any other company.

Mr. U. K. Sinha

Mr. U. K. Sinha (DIN: 00010336) has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Corporation for a period of 5 years with effect from April 30, 2018. Mr. Sinha is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors. He was the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a period of over six years between 2011 and 2017. During his stewardship, SEBI is credited with having brought in significant regulatory amendments in areas such as Takeover Code, Foreign Portfolio Investors, Alternative Investment Funds, REITs, InvITs and corporate governance. Prior to this, he was the Chairman and Managing Director at UTI Asset Management Company Private Limited from 2005 until February 2011. Preceding this, he was the Joint Secretary in Department of Economic Affairs at Ministry of Finance and looked after the Banking Division and Capital Markets Division – including external commercial borrowings, pension reforms and foreign exchange management functions. For his contribution as Chairman of SEBI, he was conferred with many awards viz. CNBC-TV18 India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) – Outstanding Contribution to Indian Business Award 2014 and Economic Times - Business Reformer of the Year Award, 2014.

Key Skills and Competencies

Mr. Sinha holds a Master's degree in Science and Bachelor's degree in Law from Patna University. He was an officer of the Indian Administrative Service. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, economics, corporate governance, legal & regulatory compliance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in mutual funds and the financial sector and also as a regulator.

Directorships in Other Listed Companies

  • Vedanta Limited and Havells India Limited – Independent Director.

Mr. Jalaj Dani

Mr. Jalaj Dani (DIN: 00019080) has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Corporation for a period of 5 years with effect from April 30, 2018. Mr. Dani is the Chairman of the Audit and Governance Committee of Directors and a member of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Directors, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors and IT Strategy Committee. He is a co-promoter of Asian Paints Limited and has spent over the last two decades in various capacities with Asian Paints Limited. He is actively involved in Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Young President's Organisation (YPO), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and other Business Councils in various capacities. He also serves on Next Generation of Leaders Board in Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. He was identified as 'Stars 2000'- Potential Leaders in the New Millennium by Business India Magazine in the year 1998.

Key Skills and Competencies

Mr. Dani has pursued Chemical Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. He also did Advanced Management Program at INSEAD, Fontainebleau, Paris. He is an expert in information technology, data analytics, digital platforms, cyber security, consumer behaviour, sales & marketing, corporate governance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in housing and real estate sector.

Directorship in Other Listed Companies

  • Havells India Limited – Independent Director.
  • Hitech Corporation Limited - Non-Executive Director.

Dr. Bhaskar Ghosh

Dr. Bhaskar Ghosh(DIN: 06656458) has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Corporation for a period of 5 years with effect from September 27, 2018. Dr. Ghosh is the Chairman of the IT Strategy Committee and a member of the Audit and Governance Committee of Directors and Risk Management Committee. He is the Advisor to Accenture's CEO with focus on growth and investment strategy, business per formance, organisational ef fectiveness and restructuring. In addition, he is responsible for Accenture's Industry X.0. business, which includes Digital Manufacturing and Intelligent Products and Platform. He is a member of Accenture's Global Management Committee. Prior to the current role, he was the Group CEO of Accenture Technology Services from 2014 to February 2020 with overall responsibility for the Accenture Application and Infrastructure Services business. He was responsible for strategy, investments and acquisitions for Accenture Technology Services and in addition, leads Accenture products and platform business. He was also responsible for Advance Technology Centers for Accenture across 120 countries with more than 250 thousand plus highly skilled technology professionals. He has been awarded patents in multiple areas, including IT automation.

Key Skills and Competencies

Dr. Ghosh holds a Bachelor's degree in Science and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Calcutta University. He is also a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from Utkal University. He is an expert in information technology, data analytics, digital platform, cyber security, consumer behaviour, sales & marketing, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in information technology sector.

Directorships in Other Listed Companies

Dr. Ghosh does not hold directorship in any other company.

Ms. Ireena Vittal

Ms. Ireena Vittal (DIN: 05195656) has been appointed as an Independent Director of the Corporation for a period of 5 years with effect from January 30, 2019. Ms. Vittal is a member of the Audit and Governance Committee of Directors and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Directors. She was a partner with McKinsey & Co. for 16 years where she served global companies on issues of growth and sustainable scale up. She has co-authored several studies relating to agriculture and urbanisation. She is among India's most respected consultant and advisor. She has also served government and public institutions to design and implement solutions core to India's development, such as inclusive urban development and sustainable rural growth. She is a recognised thought partner to consumer facing companies looking to build large-scale, profitable businesses in emerging markets.

Key Skills and Competencies

Ms. Vittal holds a Bachelor's degree in Science (Electronics) from Osmania University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. She is an expert in strategy including digital, finance, marketing (consumer behaviour & insights) & sales/channel evolution and has vast experience in agriculture, urbanisation and rural sector.

Directorship in Other Listed Companies

  • Godrej Consumer Products Limited, Wipro Limited and Titan Company Limited - Independent Director.

Mr. V. Srinivasa Rangan

Mr. V. Srinivasa Rangan (DIN: 00030248) is the Executive Director of the Corporation. Mr. Rangan joined the Corporation in 1986 and has served in Delhi Region and was the Senior General Manager – Corporate Planning & Finance function since 2001. He is the Executive Director of the Corporation since January 1, 2010. He is also the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation and is responsible for mobilisation of funds for the Corporation, investments and asset liability management. Mr. Rangan is also a member of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Directors, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors and the Risk Management Committee.

Key Skills and Competencies

Mr. Rangan holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and is an Associate of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, economics, corporate governance, legal & regulatory compliance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in housing finance and real estate sector.

Directorships in Other Listed Companies

  • Atul Limited – Independent Director.

Ms. Renu Sud Karnad

Ms. Renu Sud Karnad (DIN: 00008064) is the Managing Director of the Corporation. She joined the Corporation in 1978 and was appointed as the Executive Director of the Corporation in 2000, re-designated as the Joint Managing Director of the Corporation in October 2007. Ms. Karnad has been the Managing Director of the Corporation with effect from January 1, 2010. Ms. Karnad is a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors , Risk Management Committee and IT Strategy Committee of the Corporation. Ms. Karnad is currently the President of the International Union for Housing Finance (IUHF), an association of global housing finance firms.

Key Skills and Competencies

Ms. Karnad holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Delhi and a Bachelor's degree in law from the University of Mumbai. She is a Parvin Fellow – Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, USA. She is an expert in finance, economics, sales & marketing, human resources and risk management. She has vast experience in housing finance, real estate and infrastructure sector.

Directorship in Other Listed Companies

  • GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited – Non-Executive Chairperson.
  • ABB India Limited - Independent Director.
  • HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited and HDFC Bank Limited – Non-Executive Director.
  • Unitech Limited – Nominee Director (Appointed by Central Government).

Mr. Keki M. Mistry

Mr. Keki M. Mistry (DIN: 00008886) is the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Mistry joined the Corporation in 1981. He was appointed as the Executive Director of the Corporation in 1993, as the Deputy Managing Director in 1999 and as the Managing Director in 2000. He was re-designated as the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of the Corporation in October 2007. Mr. Mistry has been the Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation with effect from January 1, 2010. He is currently the Chairman of CII National Council on Corporate Governance and a member of Primary Markets Advisory Committee set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He was also a member of the Committee of Corporate Governance set up by the SEBI. Mr. Mistry is a member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Directors and the Risk Management Committee.

Key Skills and Competencies

Mr. Mistry is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is an expert in finance, accountancy, audit, economics, consumer behaviour, sales & marketing, corporate governance, risk management and strategic thinking. He has vast experience in housing finance, real estate and infrastructure sector.

Directorships in Other Listed Companies

  • Torrent Power Limited and Tata Consultancy Services Limited – Independent Director.
  • HDFC Asset Management Company Limited and HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited – Non-Executive Director.