Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) has appointed Muhammad Amin Rajput as interim Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a three-month tenure, following his retirement from permanent service. The appointment aims to ensure continuity in the leadership of the gas utility while the process to select a permanent MD and CEO is finalized.
According to an official notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Friday, Rajput reached the age of superannuation and retired from permanent service on February 13, 2026. Recognizing his extensive experience and familiarity with the organization’s operations, the SSGCL board approved his contract-based appointment immediately after retirement, reflecting the company’s commitment to uninterrupted executive leadership.
Muhammad Amin Rajput has served the company in various capacities, bringing decades of experience in the energy sector, particularly in natural gas distribution, operations management, and corporate governance. His interim appointment ensures that strategic initiatives, ongoing projects, and regulatory compliance activities continue seamlessly during the transition period.
The decision also highlights SSGCL’s approach to governance and operational stability. By retaining a seasoned executive on a short-term contract, the company minimizes disruption to its management structure, maintains institutional knowledge, and safeguards critical decision-making processes. The interim leadership will oversee operational continuity while supporting the board in identifying and onboarding a permanent MD and CEO.
SSGCL operates as one of Pakistan’s leading gas distribution companies, responsible for supplying natural gas to millions of domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers. Leadership continuity is particularly crucial for the company, given the strategic importance of the energy sector and ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at expanding network capacity and ensuring reliability of supply.
The interim appointment underscores the company’s focus on structured succession planning and risk mitigation at the executive level. It also reflects broader industry practices where experienced leaders are temporarily retained to guide operations through periods of transition, ensuring that regulatory obligations, safety standards, and service commitments are consistently met.
During his tenure as interim MD and CEO, Rajput is expected to provide guidance on operational priorities, stakeholder management, and corporate governance matters. His leadership experience will help maintain stability in critical functions, including regulatory reporting, investor relations, and ongoing development initiatives.
The SSGCL board’s decision comes at a time when the energy sector in Pakistan faces increasing demand pressures, evolving regulatory requirements, and the need for strategic investments in infrastructure. Ensuring leadership continuity during such a period is critical to maintaining service delivery, operational efficiency, and stakeholder confidence.
Muhammad Amin Rajput’s appointment as interim MD and CEO demonstrates SSGCL’s proactive approach to executive succession, combining continuity with structured transition planning. The three-month period allows the company adequate time to complete the selection process for a permanent leader while benefiting from the expertise of a trusted and experienced executive.
This step reassures stakeholders, investors, and regulators that SSGCL remains committed to stable management, operational excellence, and strategic oversight, reinforcing its position as a key player in Pakistan’s natural gas sector.
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