Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. has appointed Manjusha Bhatnagar as director of human resource and corporate affairs and Sothi Selvam as director of manufacturing businesses. While Ms. Bhatnagar will be overseeing the HR and Corporate Affairs functions, Mr. Selvam will oversee the Manufacturing Businesses which include Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants, Performance Chemicals and Refinery and Oil Field Services.

Prior to joining Balmer Lawrie, Ms. Bhatnagar was associated with Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). She has also been associated with Indian Oil Corporation for more than 25 years. With over 33 years of experience, she has significantly contributed to formulation of HR Policies, Manpower Planning and Growth, Industrial Relations and Welfare, Learning and Development, Knowledge Management and Information Systems during her stint at both IOC and MRPL.

Prior to joining Balmer Lawrie, Mr. Selvam worked as General Manager of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. at Chennai, heading the Lube Operations in South India.