Mumbai, Sep 24: GP Petroleums Limited, the Company behind the IPOL range of automotive and industrial lubricants, has announced the appointment of Mr. Rahul Arun Shetty as an Additional Director on its Board. His term runs for two years, commencing September 21, 2026.
Mr. Shetty brings close to 20 years of experience in investment banking and real estate. He is the Founder and Director of Optimus Investments, a London-headquartered firm that has been structuring UK real estate deals, asset management mandates and capital raising for international investors since 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as an investment banker with Lehman Brothers, Nomura and Barclays, and he currently also serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director on the board of Vedanta Power.
As GP Petroleums looks to grow its lubricants business and deepen its presence in both domestic and international markets, the Board has been steadily adding perspectives that go beyond the industry itself. Mr. Shetty’s appointment reflects this approach, bringing a finance and capital markets lens to the Company’s governance as it works through its next phase of expansion. He will also serve as a Member on GP Petroleums’ Audit Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Shetty to the GP Petroleums Board,” said Mr. Arjun Verma, Executive Director and CFO, GP Petroleums Limited. “His years of experience across global investment banking and real estate give him a perspective that will be valuable to us, particularly as we think about capital allocation and our plans outside India. We look forward to his contribution as we take the business forward.”
Sharing his thoughts on the appointment, Mr. Rahul Arun Shetty said,
“It’s a privilege to join the Board of GP Petroleums Limited. I look forward to working with the Board and the management team, and to being part of the Company’s growth story in the years ahead.”
Mr. Shetty will contribute to the Board’s oversight of financial strategy and governance as GP Petroleums continues to expand its manufacturing and distribution footprint for its IPOL lubricants portfolio.