According to reports, Geromic George’s services have been placed at the disposal of the Ports Department for his appointment as Managing Director of VISL. He will continue to hold the additional charge of Chief Executive Officer of the Kerala Maritime Board (KMB).     Geromic George was previously serving as Additional Secretary in the Finance (Expenditure) Department. In June 2026, he was entrusted with the additional responsibilities of Managing Director of VISL and Chief Executive Officer of KMB following the transfer of Divya S. Iyer IAS.     With the latest administrative order, he will formally take up the Managing Director’s position at VISL while retaining his additional charge as CEO of the Kerala Maritime Board.    

The appointment comes at a significant phase in the development of Vizhinjam International Seaport, which is strengthening its position as a major international transshipment hub and a gateway for India’s direct export-import trade. The port is expected to play an increasingly important role in enhancing India’s maritime connectivity and reducing dependence on foreign transshipment hubs.