EKI Energy Services Limited has appointed Pooja Jorway as its new CFO and Additional Director for a five-year term starting July 16, 2026, following the resignation of Mohit Kumar Agarwal. Ms. Jorway brings over eight years of experience, including several years managing financial planning in the MD’s office.
INDORE — Global carbon credit developer and climate change advisory firm EKI Energy Services Limited has announced a major transition in its executive leadership team. In a regulatory filing submitted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the company confirmed that Mr. Mohit Kumar Agarwal has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer and Whole-Time Director, effective from the close of business hours on July 15, 2026. To fill the vacancy, the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Ms. Pooja Jorway as the new Chief Financial Officer, Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), and Additional Director (Whole-Time Director) of the company, effective July 16, 2026.
Leadership Transition and Executive Exit
The change in key managerial personnel comes at a time when carbon asset management firms are facing dynamic international market regulations and evolving compliance regimes. Mr. Mohit Kumar Agarwal, who formally tendered his resignation on July 15, 2026, cited personal commitments as the primary reason for his exit.
In his official resignation letter, Mr. Agarwal noted that his decision was driven purely by personal commitments and confirmed that there are no other material reasons behind his departure. During his tenure, Mr. Agarwal worked to build internal reporting structures, strengthen financial discipline, and manage risk controls for the Indore-headquartered firm. The Board of Directors placed on record their formal appreciation for the contribution made by Mr. Agarwal during his executive service. He is expected to work closely with the leadership team during the interim period to ensure a structured and orderly handover of treasury and secretarial duties.
Strategic Internal Promotion for Ms. Pooja Jorway
The appointment of Ms. Pooja Jorway is a key internal promotion designed to maintain institutional continuity. Her appointment, recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, spans an initial term of five years, subject to the necessary approvals from the company's shareholders.
Ms. Jorway holds an MBA from the International Institute of Professional Studies at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, and brings more than eight years of professional experience spanning executive management, business operations, and organizational administration.
Prior to her appointment as CFO, she served within the Managing Director’s office at EKI Energy, which functions as the central hub for the group's key financial and strategic planning. Her responsibilities in that role gave her exposure to budgeting, periodic financial reporting, treasury and fund flow management, and direct coordination with statutory auditors, accounts teams, and bankers. Her professional background also includes corporate operational roles at Systematix Infotech Private Limited and Nenosystems Consulting Services Private Limited.
Focus on Global Carbon Markets and Investor Sentiment
The transition in financial leadership is expected to influence several areas for EKI Energy Services Limited:
For Institutional Investors: Promoted internally from the Managing Director’s office, Ms. Jorway’s deep understanding of EKI’s business model is expected to provide continuity, minimizing the operational disruption often associated with external hires.
For Carbon Asset Management: The finance team's immediate focus will likely center on capital allocation for local and international emissions reduction projects, seeking to generate high-integrity carbon credits amid changing global regulatory standards.
For Corporate Governance: Securing shareholder approval for Ms. Jorway's five-year term as Additional Director will be a priority for the board, alongside maintaining timely financial disclosures under SEBI listing regulations.
Official Sources Section
The corporate appointments, resignation details, and executive profiles presented in this report are compiled directly from the official regulatory disclosure submitted by EKI Energy Services Limited on July 15, 2026, to BSE Limited. The regulatory reporting was carried out under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and signed by Yash Joshi, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of EKI Energy Services Limited.
Quote Section
According to the official corporate filings released by the company's compliance department:
"The Board took note of the resignation of Mr. Mohit Kumar Agarwal from the position of Chief Financial Officer and Whole Time Director of the Company with effect from the closure of business hours on July 15, 2026. Based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the appointment of Ms. Pooja Jorway as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and as Additional Director and Key Managerial Personnel of the company for a period of five years with effect from July 16, 2026."
Why It Matters
In the specialized carbon credit development sector, financial leaders must understand both traditional treasury management and the unique mechanics of carbon markets. Moving an executive from the Managing Director's office to the CFO role allows EKI Energy to utilize existing institutional knowledge. This internal alignment is designed to help the company execute strategic financial decisions without the delays that often accompany an external executive transition.
Key Facts at a Glance
Executive Departure: Mohit Kumar Agarwal resigned as CFO and Whole-Time Director effective at the close of business on July 15, 2026.
New Appointment: Pooja Jorway appointed as CFO, Key Managerial Personnel, and Additional Director starting July 16, 2026.
Tenure: The new CFO's appointment is approved for an initial term of five years, subject to shareholder approval.
Experience Profile: Ms. Jorway has over eight years of corporate experience and previously managed financial planning within the MD’s office at EKI Energy.
Regulatory Compliance: The transition was filed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI LODR Regulations.
FAQ Section
Q: Who is the new Chief Financial Officer of EKI Energy Services?
A: Ms. Pooja Jorway has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, Additional Director, and Key Managerial Personnel, effective July 16, 2026.
Q: Why did the previous CFO, Mohit Kumar Agarwal, resign?
A: Mr. Agarwal resigned from his executive roles due to personal commitments, confirming there were no other material reasons for his departure.
Q: What is Pooja Jorway's background prior to taking the CFO role?
A: She has over eight years of management experience and spent several years within EKI Energy’s MD's office, where she worked on budgeting, treasury, and financial reporting.
Sources: EKI Energy Services Limited Investor Relations Portal, Company Disclosure to Stock Exchanges
