Mangaluru
Santosh Kumar Jha, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) officer of the 1992 batch, has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway on Monday.
Jha holds an MSc in Geology from Lucknow University, and an MBA in marketing from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Prior to his current appointment, Jha served as the director (Operations and Commercial) at Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.
Additionally, he has held the position of head of operations in major divisions of railways.
His experience spans over 15 years in commercial and business development roles in railways and the logistics sector. Jha’s expertise extends to handling customs procedures and leading training and playing a pivotal role in strategic planning. He has been instrumental in setting up multi-modal logistic hubs, sidings, and private freight terminals.
