Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Rajeev Kher, Independent Director, as the Chairperson of its Board of Directors. The decision was taken at the Board meeting held on April 29, 2025. This appointment is subject to regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Mr. Kher brings over four decades of distinguished service across international trade, industrial development, sustainable policy, and regulatory governance. A former Commerce Secretary to the Government of India and a senior officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Mr. Kher has held key leadership roles in the Ministries of Environment and Commerce, and served as a Member of the Competition Appellate Tribunal. He is widely regarded for shaping India's Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), leading international trade negotiations, and championing regulatory frameworks that align with global standards.
His expertise continues to be sought by government bodies, global corporations, and policy think tanks across domains.
