Coimbatore: Mr. V. C. Asokan has assumed charge as Executive Director, Southern Region and State Head – IndianOil (Tamil Nadu & Puducherry) on April 1, 2026. He would also serve as the State Level Coordinator (SLC) for the Oil Industry in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

A seasoned energy industry leader with over three decades of rich and diverse experience in the oil and gas sector, Mr. Asokan has built deep expertise across multiple domains including Petroleum Operations, Industrial Sales, Bunker Fuel Sales, and Retail Sales. His comprehensive understanding of the energy business is complemented by strong strategic and operational capabilities.

Mr. Asokan holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Regional Engineering College (REC), Tiruchirappalli, and has consistently demonstrated excellence in leadership roles across the country. He brings with him extensive pan-India marketing experience, having successfully led key assignments across Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, heading various divisions and state-level functions.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Asokan served as the All India Head of Retail Sales at Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s Head office at Mumbai, where he played a pivotal role in shaping and implementing several path-breaking retail strategies.

He also brings valuable international exposure, having served as Vice President (Sales) at Lanka IOC PLC, a subsidiary of IndianOil in Sri Lanka, where he was instrumental in expanding fuel marketing operations and strengthening market presence.
In addition to his executive responsibilities, Mr. Asokan serves on the Board of Sun Mobility Pte Ltd, Singapore, contributing to advancements in sustainable mobility solutions.