P.M.S. Prasad (DIN: 00012144) is a highly accomplished and seasoned Oil and Gas professional with a proven track record of driving business growth, leading high-performing cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced and dynamic environments. He stands as a beacon of leadership and innovation, anchoring Reliance’s journey towards a future where sustainable energy solutions drive global progress.
P.M.S. Prasad has been a Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director of the Company since August 21, 2009. He has been with Reliance for more than 40 years, holding various senior positions in the Fibres, Petrochemicals, Refining & Marketing, Exploration & Production and New Energy businesses of Reliance. Over the years, he has helped build the group’s manufacturing assets and businesses, steered the execution of digital transformation strategies within the group and is actively involved in RIL’s clean energy initiatives in the field of Green Chemicals, Green Hydrogen and Biofuels.
P.M.S. Prasad, as the Project Director, led the conceptualization and record-time implementation of the world’s largest refinery along with world-scale Paraxylene & Polypropylene plants and Power & Port facilities at Jamnagar. Under his leadership, RIL has successfully developed and commissioned the first five (5) deep/ultra-deepwater Oil & Gas fields of India in Krishna Godavari Basin over the last 15 years which are currently contributing 30% of India’s natural gas supply.
P.M.S. Prasad holds bachelor’s degrees in Science from Osmania university and in Engineering from Anna university. He is recognized for his expertise in project management, operational efficiency, and strategic planning within the energy sector with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and sustainable practices in this domain. He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Indian petroleum sector. He has also been conferred the Energy Executive of the Year 2008 award by Petroleum Economist in recognition of his leadership in diversifying RIL from a Petrochemicals group into a successful vertically diversified Exploration & Production and Refinery & Marketing business.
P.M.S. Prasad is a Director on the Board of Network18 Media & Investments Limited, Reliance BP Mobility Limited and Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited. He is a member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee and Risk Management Committee of Reliance Industries Limited. He is also a member of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of Network18 Media & Investments Limited. He also holds the Chairmanship of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of Reliance BP Mobility Limited.
Nikhil R. Meswani (DIN: 00001620) is a chemical engineer and the son of Rasiklal Meswani, one of the Founder Directors of the Company. He joined Reliance in 1986, and since July 01, 1988, he has been a Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director, on the Board of the Company. He is primarily responsible for the petrochemicals division and has made major contributions towards Reliance becoming a global leader in petrochemicals. In the past, he handled the refinery business of the Company. In addition, he continues to shoulder several other corporate responsibilities including Indirect Taxation.
He has been honoured by the Institute of Economic Studies, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and the Textile Association (India), Ministry of Textiles. He has also been honoured by the FICCI for his distinguished contribution to the petrochemicals industry.
He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2005 and remains an active participant in the activities of the Forum.
For over a decade, ICIS – a leading chemical industry magazine – has ranked Nikhil Meswani among the Top 10, in top 40 Global Power Players in the chemical industry.
He is a member of the Board of Trade, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, a member of National Council of CII, and also a managing committee member of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations. He is also the former President of the Association of Synthetic Fibre Industry. He was the youngest Chairman of the Asian Chemical Fibre Industries Federation.
Nikhil Meswani is a member of Global Advisory Council of Harvard University, USA, and a member of the visiting committee of the Dean for engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, and a distinguished alumnus of the same.
He is a member of Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance Committee, Finance Committee, and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee of Reliance Industries Limited. He is also a director of Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited.
Hital R. Meswani (DIN: 00001623) is a Management & Technology graduate from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in the USA. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, UPenn, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the Wharton Business School. He joined Reliance in 1990 and is the son of Rasiklal Meswani, one of the Founder Directors of the Company.
He is on the Board of the Company as Whole-time Director, designated as Executive Director, since August 4, 1995. His overall responsibility spans the Petroleum Refining and Marketing Business, Petrochemicals Manufacturing, and several corporate functions of the company, including Information Technology and Research & Technology. He has been involved with almost all mega initiatives of the group through its growth journey. He was instrumental in the execution of the world-class petrochemicals complex at Hazira and the mammoth Reliance Jamnagar Refinery complex, the largest in the world at any single location. He also led a company-wide business transformation initiative, which has resulted in the development of the constitution of RIL – the Reliance Management System.
He has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) – the international professional body for chemical, biochemical and process engineers in recognition of his contribution to the process industries. He is a recipient of the prestigious ‘The 2011 D. Robert Yarnall Award’ from The Engineering Alumni Society of UPenn. He was conferred the Honorary CEPM-PMA Fellowship Award for Project Management Excellence. He is also a Member of the Board of Management – Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai.
He is a member of the Finance Committee, the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, and the Risk Management Committee and is Chairman of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Company.
He is a Director of Reliance Commercial Dealers Limited, The Indian Film Combine Private Limited and Reliance BP Mobility Limited. He is the Chairman of the Audit and Corporate and Social Responsibility Committees and a member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of The Indian Film Combine Private Limited. He is also a member of the Human Resources, Nomination & Remuneration Committee of Reliance BP Mobility Limited.
Shri Anant M. Ambani (DIN: 07945702) is among India’s emerging global leaders at the intersection of business transformation, sustainability, technology, and humanitarian impact. As Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, he is helping shape the future of one of the world’s largest and most influential enterprises across renewable energy, advanced materials, digital services, retail, and sustainable industrial innovation.
A graduate of Brown University, Shri Anant M. Ambani serves on the Boards of Jio Platforms Limited, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and Reliance Foundation. Shri Anant M. Ambani leads some of India’s most transformative national initiatives in digital connectivity, consumer transformation, clean energy, and social development.
Within Reliance, Shri Anant M. Ambani plays a pivotal role in corporate strategy, talent development, and the execution of large-scale transformational projects. He has emerged as a key force behind the group’s transition toward a new energy future, advancing initiatives in solar manufacturing, green hydrogen, circular materials, carbon capture, clean fuels, and next-generation energy technologies. His leadership supports Reliance’s ambitious vision of becoming a Net Carbon Zero enterprise by 2035 — one of the largest sustainability transitions being undertaken by any company globally.
Beyond business, Shri Anant M. Ambani has distinguished himself through an extraordinary commitment to wildlife protection, biodiversity preservation, and compassionate conservation. He is the Founder of Vantara, a pioneering wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation initiative spread across a 3,000-acre green ecosystem in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Integrating world-class veterinary care, protected natural habitats, scientific breeding and rehabilitation programs, and lifelong care for vulnerable and endangered species, Vantara is redefining global standards of animal welfare and conservation stewardship.
Under Anant’s leadership, Vantara has become internationally recognized as a model for science-led, compassion-driven conservation. The initiative was honoured with India’s prestigious Prani Mitra National Award, the nation’s highest recognition for corporate contribution to animal welfare, reflecting its transformative impact on wildlife rescue and ecosystem preservation.
In recognition of his pioneering global contributions to wildlife welfare and biodiversity conservation, Shri Anant M. Ambani received the Global Humanitarian Award for Leadership in Wildlife Conservation, becoming the youngest recipient and the first Asian honouree in the award’s history. The distinction celebrates exceptional leadership in advancing the protection of animals and natural ecosystems worldwide and reflects the humanitarian philosophy at the heart of his work.
Shri Anant M. Ambani has also been recognized as one of India’s most influential young leaders through his inclusion in the Avendus–Hurun U30 India List, which honours individuals shaping India’s future through innovation, enterprise, and societal impact. His growing influence in business leadership and sustainable development has additionally been reflected in national wealth-creation and enterprise leadership rankings, including the 360 ONE Wealth Creators List.
Deeply committed to humanitarian service, employee welfare, and ecological restoration, Shri Anant M. Ambani represents a new generation of leadership that seeks to align economic progress with environmental responsibility and social purpose. Through his rare combination of strategic vision, technological ambition, and profound compassion for all living beings, he is helping define a more sustainable, humane, and future-ready model of global development for the twenty-first century.