Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited announced that on June 16, 2023 the President of India has appointed DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.) as Director (Personnel) on the Board of the Company for a period with effect from date of his assumption of charge of the post, or till the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest. Accordingly, DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.) has assumed charge of Director (Personnel) on the Board of the Company with effect from 20 June 2023 (FN). DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.), after serving in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for more than 25 years, joined GRSE as General manager (Rajabagan Dockyard Unit) in the year 2016.

He has assumed charge as Director (Personnel) of the Company on 20 June 2023. Before assuming charge as Director (Personnel), he was working as Chief General Manager (BB & DEP). DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.) is a Mechanical Engineer with Bachelor Degree from Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra and has done his Masters in Engineering (Mechanical Marine) from Pune University.

He also holds Masters in Business Administration from Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi. He has also undergone Advance Marine Engineering Course from Institute of Armament Technology, Pune. He has had an illustrious career in Indian Coast Guard during which he held various prestigious appointments which included Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Principal Director (TS & IT) and Project Officer (PCVs).

He has also held six afloat appointments during his career in the Indian Coast Guard. During his tenure as General Manager in GRSE, he played key role in delivery of three the ships each to Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard. The 100 Warship from GRSE was delivered from Rajabagan Dockyard Unit during his tenure.

He steered the doubling of Bailey Bridge Unit turnover and ensured about 20% year on year revenue growth thereafter. DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG(Retd) has proven experience and ability to work with multiple stakeholders under conflicting priorities and stringent deadlines, and deliver results in consistent with stated objectives. He has vast experience in ship building as well as in ship repairs.