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 (Non-Executive, Independent) 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 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 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 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.
Mr. Arjun Verma, Executive Director and CFO, GP Petroleums Limited, said the company is pleased to welcome Mr. Shetty to the Board, adding that his years of experience across global investment banking and real estate offer a perspective that will be valuable, particularly in thinking about capital allocation and plans outside India, and that the company looks forward to his contribution as it takes the business forward.
Mr. Shetty said it is a privilege to join the Board of GP Petroleums Limited, adding that he looks forward to working with the Board and management team, and to being part of the company’s growth story in the years ahead. He 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.