India, July 18 -- Pankaj Deore has been appointed as the new chairman and managing director (CMD) of the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), the city's public transport utility.

Deore's appointment on Thursday evening follows his recent promotion to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and PMPML will be his first assignment as an IAS officer.

Previously, he served as the chairman of the caste verification committee in Latur district.

Deore succeeds Deepa Mudhol-Munde, the outgoing CMD, who has now been transferred as the commissioner of the social welfare department.

Mudhol-Munde had taken charge of PMPML about a year ago in July and was noted for her proactive leadership during her tenure. She personally travelle...