Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approval of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, at its Meeting held on 11 February 2023, Mr. Bipeen Valame was appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company effective, 17 March 2023. Mr. Bipeen Valame is a qualified Chartered Accountant, 1993 batch and has over 25 years of rich industry experience in domestic and international markets. Mr. Bipeen Valame has vast and varied experience spanning across Financial Reporting, Business Finance, Domestic and International Taxation, Investor Relations, Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Law.

Prior to joining the Company, he has held leadership roles in India and overseas with Sutlaj Textile and Industries Ltd, Thermax Babcock and Wilcox Energy Solution and Praj Industries Ltd.