Gopal Das will replace Kuldeep Goyal as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). Sources said that the communications ministry has approved his file.
Within the company, he is known for his positive attitude and integrity. He is one of the few senior officials who command respect among close to three lakh employees of the company.
He may be the last Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officer to head the company. The government has set up a search committee for selection of future CMD.
He is currently the director (HRD) in BSNL. He is known for his positive attitude, integrity and is a thorough professional.
Shri Gopal Das has taken over as Director(HRD) in BSNL on 4th October 2007. He is responsible for formulating and implementing policies pertaining to Establishment, personnel, industrial relations, training, restructuring and other HR related affairs.
He joined ITS services in 1975. He was one of the members of the Special Study Group of ITU for Mobile Network relating to IMT 2000 and beyond. |