Shri Madhu S Nair took over as the Chairman & Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard on January 01, 2016. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Technology (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) from Cochin University of Science & Technology in first class and Masters in Engineering (Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering) from Osaka University, Japan. He has more than 34 years of professional experience with Cochin Shipyard Ltd since joining as Executive Trainee in June 1988 in the entire gamut of shipyard management. He was the key driver in forging alliances with international technology partners. He was also instrumental in conceptualizing the Small Ship Division, and key player in bagging international contracts while he was heading the Marketing Division. Under his leadership, CSL became a listed company after a very successful Initial Public Offer. During his tenure, CSL is undertaking two major expansion projects worth Rs.2,769 crores. Also CSL is making foray into the Inland waterways transport vessel segment by setting up subsidiary Company at Kolkata. CSL has forged alliance with the Major Port Trusts in India, viz. Mumbai Port Trust and Kolkata Port Trust for developing and operating Ship Repair eco systems and setting up a separate units in those ports. CSL also established a unit at Port Blair. He is trained in shipbuilding systems at IHI Shipyard at Kure, Japan and undergone JICA Specialized training at Overseas Vocational Training Centre (OVTA), Tokyo and Osaka International Centre, Osaka, Japan and did research in Joining & Welding Research Institute, during Masters in Engineering at Osaka University, Japan. He is a member of various Professional bodies including The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, UK (RINA), Institution of Naval Architects, India. He is a strong believer power of people and the "people first policy" conceived by him is aimed at steering CSL into a knowledge organization.
Shri Jose V J assumed charge as Director (Finance) of Cochin Shipyard Limited with effect from August 01, 2019. A Cost Accountant by profession Shri. Jose V.J joined the Company as Assistant Manager in 1995. He also holds a degree in Law from Government Law College, Ernakulam. He has approximately 31 years of work experience across diverse field viz., financial management, strategic planning, risk management, forex management, budgeting and cost control. He is also heading the Information Systems Department of the Company.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha assumed charge as the Part-time Official (Nominee) Director of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on November 21, 2022. He is a 1994-batch IAS officer of Kerala Cadre. He holds a Post Graduate Degree in Political Science and is presently serving as Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India. Prior to joining as Additional Secretary, MoPSW, he has served in various administrative posts of the Central and State Governments viz., Joint Secretary (Coal), Principal Secretary (Finance), Secretary (Parliamentary Affairs) etc.
Dr. Seema Suri is a Non-official (Independent) Director of Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) from May 21, 2025. She is a Post Graduate in Arts from Ramjas College, University of Delhi and holds a B. Ed. degree from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. She has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.), titled Vidya Sagar, by Vikramshila Hindi Vidyapeeth, Bhagalpur, and the title Samaj Bhushan – Ph.D. (Vidyavachaspati) by Sahitya Mandal Shri Nath. She served as a Teacher and Block Incharge at Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj from 1999 to 2016. She was also presenter of various educational and social programs on Radio and Doordarshan. Dr. Seema Suri is the Founder and National President of Sarva Seva Sansthan, an organization committed to social welfare. She has led several initiatives focused on education, health, environment and women empowerment. These include adopting government schools to enhance infrastructure, organizing health camps and awareness drives, conducting media workshops, leading monthly cleanliness drives, planting trees and running programs under Beti Bachao Abhiyan to support underprivileged children and train girls in self-defense. Her contributions have been recognized through multiple awards and honors from various national and international institutions. In addition, she is currently serving as the Member of Film Censor Board Advisory Committee, Delhi.
