An energy professional with over 3 decades of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, Mr. Shailesh Tiwari is a distinguished Mechanical Engineer from NIT Raipur with an M. Tech from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from IIM Lucknow. He has an impressive track record in Project Management & Construction, Operations, Maintenance of IndianOil's extensive network of Oil and Gas pipelines.  He is serving the IHB Board as nominee Director and Chairman w.e.f. 01.07.2025. In addition as Executive Director (In-charge),  Pipelines,  IndianOil since 30th June 2025, he brings forth a wealth of experience, having held leadership roles across Pipelines business of IndianOil. Earlier, he headed two Regions of Pipelines Division – Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL) and Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL) by driving transformative improvements that elevated both Regions to high-performance status. His leadership set new benchmarks in operational efficiency, safety standards, and project execution within the pipeline industry.

He also held Senior Management positions in Human Resources function at the corporate level in Strategic HR including Human Resource Development (HRD) and Learning & Development (L&D), with a strong focus on institutional capacity building and talent transformation.

He has published papers and articles in prestigious publications and made presentations in national and international forums. He also delivered keynote addresses at various forums. 

Prior to being appointed on the Board of IHB Limited , he was on the Board of IndianOil LNG Private Limited (IOLPL) for two years from 2022 to 2024. He is also nominated as Director in the Board of GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL) and GSPL India Transco Limited (GITL).

Mr. Shailesh Tiwari is known for his result orientated leadership and commitment to excellence through collaborative efforts. His target-oriented approach aligns with empowering teams for peak performance and fostering an open-minded, forward-looking environment.