JSW Steel Limited informed that Dr. Sateesha B.C., IAS has been appointed on the Board of Company in place of Dr. M.R. Ravi, IAS, as the Nominee Director of Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KSIIDC), pursuant to the change in nomination made by Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) vide its letter No. CSD/1138/2023-24 dated December 13, 2023. Dr. Sateesha B. C., aged 49 years, Managing Director of KSIIDC, belongs to the 2012 batch of Indian Administrative Service.

He holds a bachelor's degree in veterinary sciences from the University of Agriculture Sciences, Bengaluru. His experience in Administration spans from Sub-Division to District. His contribution in land acquisition for important projects are significant and crucial which includes Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi and expansion of Airports in Belagavi & Hubballi.

His stint in Commerce & Industries as Deputy Secretary (Mines) is remembered for handling difficult proposals effectively and efficiently. His tenures, in different capacities, in districts like Yadgir, Dharwad and Belagavi have further vitalized his ability as an agent of change. When he became the Deputy Commissioner of Raichur and Kodagu Districts, all the gained experience was put to use.

Combination of working as CEO of Zilla Panchayat and Deputy Commissioner of two districts moulded him into an effective and efficient public administrator. His experience as SLAO, AC, ADC, Commissioner, Watershed Development Dept, Malnad Development Board, CEO and DC have come in handy for a Corporation like KSIIDC, which has undertaken crucial infrastructure projects. Date of appointment and cessation is 8th January, 2024.