GDL Leasing & Finance Ltd — Important, 04-09-2026: Company Update

GDL Leasing and Finance Limited has announced that its Board of Directors, following a proposal from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Bansal as an Additional Director. He will serve as a Non-executive and Independent Director for a five-year term, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Mr. Bansal brings over two decades of entrepreneurial and commercial experience, including founding a business in educational book trading, with expertise in business management, supply chain operations, strategic planning, and financial management. This appointment aims to enhance board independence and expertise.