Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited announced the appointment of Shri Raj Kumar, IAS as chairman and Director of the company. Date of appointment is February 21, 2023. Shri Raj Kumar, IAS is not debarred from holding office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any such authority and he is not related to any other Director of the Company.

Shri Raj Kumar, IAS is a Gujarat Cadre officer of Indian Administrative Services belonging to L987 batch. He possesses a degree of B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering and Masters in Public Policy.

He commands a very vast and varied experience. As an IAS officer, Shri Raj Kumar, IAS has worked in various capacities covering a very wide spectrum of Government departments, both at State and Central level. Presently, he is the Chief Secretary to Government of Gujarat.

Shri Raj Kumar, IAS also served as Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Government of Gujarat and Secretary, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. He has been Chairman/Managing Director/Director in many Central & State PSUs, during his tenure in government service.

During his long spanning career, Shri Raj Kumar, IAS has also participated in various national and international training programmes covering a wide range of topics. Shri Raj Kumar, IAS has received many awards during his career in recognition of excellence in service and he also has several publications to his credit.