Astec LifeSciences Limited announced directors at the their meeting held on January 30, 2020 took note of the resignation tendered by Mr. Sitendu Sharma, Director (Non- Executive, Independent Director) who has stepped down from the position of "Independent Director'' of the Company with effect from the close of business hours on 30th January, 2020. The Board of Directors of the Company, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors, has appointed Mr. Rishinaradamangalam Ramakrishna Govindan [Director Identification Number (DIN): 02148801] as an "Additional Director" (Non-Executive, Independent Director) for a period of 5 (five) years with effect from 30th January, 2020 upto 29th January, 2025, subject to approval of Shareholders of the Company.