Avante Spaces Appoints George Verghese as Managing Director

Avante Spaces, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirloskar Industries (KIL), has appointed George Verghese as Managing Director. His appointment is effective from 18 September 2026 and will continue until 19 May 2030.

Verghese has been serving as the Managing Director of Kirloskar Industries since May 20, 2025. His new role at Avante Spaces is an additional responsibility, further strengthening leadership across the Group’s businesses.

Commenting on this, Rahul Kirloskar, Chairman of the Board at Avante Spaces, said, “For over five years, George has been actively involved across multiple Kirloskar Group companies, contributing to business strategy, operational execution, and initiatives spanning HR, marketing, and culture. His experience across these areas has added valuable perspective to the Group’s journey, and his expertise will further strengthen Avante Spaces as it builds for the future.”

In his leadership role at KIL, George has worked closely with leadership teams and boards across multiple group companies on strategic direction, operational alignment, institutional strengthening, and long-term value creation. He has played a key role in driving transformation initiatives, enhancing organizational effectiveness, supporting enterprise-wide governance practices, and aligning business strategy with evolving priorities.

He joined the Kirloskar Group in April 2021 as Vice President – Group HR, and subsequently served as CHRO and Chief of Staff at Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. In these roles, he was part of the core leadership team that successfully steered a strategic business turnaround.

George Verghese brings over 21 years of leadership experience across global organizations such as Dell, Reliance Communications, UST Global and Cummins. His career spans diverse functions including business operations, human resources, business strategy, marketing, and branding. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from XLRI Jamshedpur and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the College of Engineering, Munnar.