K. RAGHU
MANAGING DIRECTOR, LANKA IOC PLC

Mr. K. Raghu is a graduate in B. Tech (Civil Engineering) and holds an MBA from the University of Pondicherry. With over 26 years’ expertise in the Petroleum Sector, he has an extensive experience in downstream petroleum marketing, retail strategy, and business leadership roles in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., a Fortune 500 Global Company.

Mr. Raghu has held several key leadership positions across diverse and strategic geographies including Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka etc., successfully driving market share growth, retail network expansion, and operational transformation. Also, he has led the commissioning of high-volume Company Owned Company Operated (COCO) outlets, out of which was awarded the best outlet in the country across all Oil Marketing Companies by the Govt. of India.

He introduced CNG infrastructure in new markets, spearheaded modernization initiatives including retail automation and visual identity. Also, he strengthened accelerated sustainable mobility initiatives, including LNG stations and electric vehicle charging networks.

Currently, as the Managing Director of Lanka IOC PLC, Mr. Raghu provides strategic direction to the company, focusing on growth, operational excellence, customer-centric innovation, and advancing sustainable energy solutions, while contributing significantly to the development of Sri Lanka’s petroleum sector.

He also serves as the Managing Director of Trinco Petroleum Terminal (Pvt) Ltd., which is a joint venture between Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC). In addition to his leadership roles, he holds the position of Director on the Board of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), a JV between CPC & LIOC.