Board of Directors
Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay
Designation : Chairman & Managing Director
DIN : 08852107
Date of Appointment : 10-07-2022
OFFICE ADDRESS : Goa Shipyard Ltd, Vasco da Gama, Goa – 403802
Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on 10 Jul 2022. He holds a B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering and is a Fellow member of Institute of Engineers, Kolkata and Institute of Electronic & Telecommunication Engineers, New Delhi. Prior to assuming the charge as CMD, he served as Director (Operations) of GSL, where he was responsible for successful execution of shipbuilding projects.
He joined GSL in 1991 as a Graduate Engineer Trainee and, over a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, he held numerous key appointments across both functional and operational domains of the organization. He has made significant contributions in nearly all verticals, including ship construction, diversification, indigenization, corporate planning, business development & strategy, ship repairs, infrastructure development and capacity building, etc.
Shri Upadhyay has played a pivotal role in introducing new technologies to GSL through Transfer of Technology agreements and collaborations with reputed international firms. He was instrumental in establishing the General Engineering Services stream in the shipyard, marking the beginning of GSL’s highly successful diversification area. This initiative not only contributed a sizeable share in GSL’s revenues, but also strengthened the Government’s initiatives of Indigenization and Self-reliance in Defence. He has been at the forefront by penetrating new markets in the untapped global defence sector. Notably, he successfully spearheaded prestigious export projects to friendly foreign nations, bringing laurels to GSL at the international level.
In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Shri Upadhyay was conferred the 14th PSE Excellence Award as CMD of the Year for FY 2024-25, a testament to his exceptional contribution towards organization growth, innovative, strategic initiatives and overall success.
Rear Admiral Nelson A. J. D’Souza, IN (Retd.)
Designation : Director (Operations) and Addl. Charge Director (CPP&BD)
DIN : 11109638
Date of Appointment : 16-06-2025
OFFICE ADDRESS : Goa Shipyard Ltd, Vasco da Gama, Goa – 403802
Rear Admiral Nelson A. J. D’Souza has served Indian Navy as naval officer over 34 years and he is known for his deep technical expertise and strategic leadership. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in March 1991. He is an alumnus of SJCE Mysore (BE in E&C), the Defence Services Staff College (Wellington), and the Naval War College (Goa). As Commandant of MILIT, Indian Navy, he led initiatives to bolster tri-services training and fostered academic-industry collaboration in emerging defence technologies. Rear Admiral D’Souza’s illustrious naval career includes senior appointments such as Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command, Principal Director (Weapon Equipment), Naval HQ, and General Manager (Refit), Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. He has also served as Electrical Officer on frontline Indian Navy warships including INS Viraat, INS Kirch, and INS Mysore. In 2018, he was awarded the Nau Sena Medal for distinguished service.
Shri Jahangeer Alam Ansari
Designation : Director (Finance)
DIN : 11391336
Date of Appointment : 29-11-2025
OFFICE ADDRESS : Goa Shipyard Ltd, Vasco da Gama, Goa – 403802
Shri Jahangeer Alam Ansari has assumed the charge as Director (Finance), Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) w.e.f. 29th Nov 2025 a key addition to its leadership team as the organisation continues to strengthen its financial governance and strategic decision-making. In this crucial role, Shri Ansari will oversee financial planning, risk management, budgeting, and overall fiscal stewardship to support GSL’s mission of delivering excellence in defence shipbuilding. Shri Ansari is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has vast experience in Oil & Gas Industry. Before joining GSL, he has served with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for 28 years having excellent exposure of finance at various leadership position which covers wide spectrum of functions including management accounts, pricing, treasury, import & export, profitability, budget, taxation and financial risk management. With extensive experience in finance, pricing and organisational controls, Mr. Ansari brings a strong record of driving financial discipline, enhancing transparency, and enabling sustainable growth. His strategic insight, analytical expertise, and commitment to robust financial management position him as a valuable contributor to GSL progress.
Shri Amit Satija
Designation : Government Nominee Director
DIN : 08989543
Date of Appointment : 10-09-2024
OFFICE ADDRESS : Joint Secretary (D.I.P),Government of India,Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production, New Delhi.
Shri Amit Satija appointed as Government Nominee Director, GSL with effect from 10 Sep 2024. He is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer of 2008 batch from AGMUT cadre, and currently posted as Joint Secretary (DIP) in the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. Shri Satija is a graduate in Economics and has done Masters of Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai before joining IAS.
Prior to joining the Government of India, he has served at various positions in different States and UTs in the country including Delhi, Goa, Andaman Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands. He has vast experience in Defence related matters, Public Administration, Home/Census, Finance, Urban Development, Excise, Land Revenue Management and District Administration, Water Resources, Transport and Tourism. He is also a Government Nominee Director on the Board of Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited & Munitions India Limited and Additional Director on the Board of Defence Innovation Organisation.
Shri Deepak Manohar Patwardhan
Designation : Independent Director
DIN : 09450572
Date of Appointment : 21-04-2025
OFFICE ADDRESS : 2659, Phagar Vathar, Partawane, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – 415612.
Shri Deepak Manohar Patwardhan is re-appointed as Part- time Non-official (Independent) Director of Goa Shipyard Limited effective from 21 Apr 2025. Prior to this, he was holding the said position in GSL for the period from 31.12.2021 to 30.12.2024. Shri Patwardhan is a post graduate in Commerce, LL.B. and G.D.C.&A. He is an advocate in practice having rich experience of more than 20 years. He is the Founder & Chairman of Ratnagiri Zilla Sahkari Patsanstha Federation Maryadit, Ratnagiri, and the Chairman of Swami Swaroopanand Sahkari Patsanstha Maryadit Ratnagiri Zilla, a cooperative credit society and Ratnagiri Zilla Nagar Vachanalaya, Ratnagiri, a 197 years old library. He is also serving as Director of Ratnagiri District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. and Executive Chairman of Maharashtra Rajya Sahkari Patsanstha Federation Ltd.
Shri Hasmukh Hindocha
Designation : Independent Director
DIN : 09453805
Date of Appointment : 21-04-2025
OFFICE ADDRESS : “Prarabdh” Block No. 41, Shantivan Society, Opp. G.D Shah School, Lalvadi, Jamnagar, Gujarat – 361001
Shri Hasmukh Hindocha is re-appointed as Part-time Non-official (Independent) Director of Goa Shipyard Limited effective from 21 Apr 2025. Prior to this, he was holding the said position in GSL for the period from 03.01.2022 to 02.01.2025. Shri Hindocha is a Graduate in Commerce and Law and is an advocate in practice since 2004. He is the Director of Gujarat Urban Co-op Banks Federation and Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Rajkot. He served as Chairperson of Municipal Education Board, Jamnagar Municipal Corporation from 2006 to 2012 and Ex-Director of the Nawanagar Co-op. Bank Ltd., Jamnagar. He is the Trustee of various trusts in Jamnagar, working in the areas of education, healthcare and women development.
