P.M.S. Prasad (DIN 00012144) is a highly accomplished and seasoned Oil and Gas professional with a proven track record of driving business growth, leading high-performing cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced and dynamic environments. He stands as a beacon of leadership and innovation, anchoring Reliance’s journey towards a future where sustainable energy solutions drive global progress.
P.M.S Prasad has been a Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director of the Company since August 21, 2009. He has been with Reliance for more than 40 years, holding various senior positions in the Fibres, Petrochemicals, Refining & Marketing, Exploration & Production and New Energy businesses of Reliance. Over the years, he has helped build the group’s manufacturing assets and businesses, steered the execution of digital transformation strategies within the group and is actively involved in RIL’s clean energy initiatives in the field of Green Chemicals, Green Hydrogen and Biofuels.
P.M.S Prasad, as the Project Director, led the conceptualization and record-time implementation of the world’s largest refinery along with world-scale Paraxylene & Polypropylene plants and Power & Port facilities at Jamnagar. Under his leadership, RIL has successfully developed and commissioned the first five (5) deep/ultra-deepwater Oil & Gas fields of India in Krishna Godavari Basin over the last 15 years which are currently contributing 30% of India’s natural gas supply.
P.M.S Prasad holds bachelor’s degrees in Science from Osmania university and in Engineering from Anna university. He is recognized for his expertise in project management, operational efficiency, and strategic planning within the energy sector with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and sustainable practices in this domain. He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Indian petroleum sector. He has also been conferred the Energy Executive of the Year 2008 award by Petroleum Economist in recognition of his leadership in diversifying RIL from a Petrochemicals group into a successful vertically diversified Exploration & Production and Refinery & Marketing business.
P.M.S Prasad is a Director on the Board of Network18 Media & Investments Limited, TV 18 Broadcast Limited, Reliance BP Mobility Limited, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited. He is a member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Risk Management Committee of Reliance Industries Limited. He is also a member of the Stakeholders’ Relationship of Network18 Media & Investments Limited; member of the Stakeholders’ Relationship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Audit, Nomination & Remuneration and Risk Management Committees of TV18 Broadcast Limited. He is also a member of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and holds the Chairmanship of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Reliance BP Mobility Limited.