Vedanta's management structure is designed to bring the skills and experience of our executives to bear in the most efficient way possible, facilitating decision-making across all the business units.
Executive Directors
Executive Chairman - Mr Anil Agarwal
Deputy Executive Chairman1 - Mr Navin Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer2 - Mr M S Mehta
Executive Committee
In addition to Mr Anil Agarwal, Mr Navin Agarwal and Mr M S Mehta, the Executive Committee also comprises the following individuals:
TARUN JAIN
Director of Finance, Sterlite
Mr Jain is also a director of BALCO, MALCO, HZL and Sterlite. He is also responsible for strategic financial matters at Group level. Mr Jain has been with Sterlite since 1984 and is a graduate of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
DD JALAN
Chief Financial Officer, Vedanta Resources
Mr Jalan joined Sterlite in 2001 as President – Australian Operations, responsible for TCM and CMT mines. He has over 27 years of experience with various companies in the engineering, mining and non-ferrous metal sectors. Mr Jalan has been associated with the Aditya Birla Group in various capacities and, from 1996 to 2000, was in charge of commercial and financial activities at the copper smelter business of Indo-Gulf Fertiliser Ltd. Mr Jalan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
MS MEHTA
Chief Executive Officer, Vedanta Resources
Mr Mehta is responsible for the Zinc business and joined the Group in 2000. Prior to moving as CEO of HZL, he was the Commercial Director (Base Metals) responsible for the marketing of copper, aluminum, zinc and lead, procurement of copper concentrate, export and tolling of zinc concentrate and coal procurement. Before joining the Group, Mr Mehta was with Lloyds Steel Industries Ltd, where he handled wide ranging portfolios; marketing, procurement, working capital finance and projects. Mr Mehta has a Mechanical Engineering degree from MBM Engineering College and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
P K MUKHERJEE
Chief Executive Officer, Iron Ore business
Mr. Mukherjee is the managing director and chief executive officer of our iron ore business at Sesa Goa. He joined Sesa Goa in 1987 as a manager and has held various positions within the company in the areas of accounting, finance and taxation. Prior to becoming Managing Director of Sesa in April 2006, Mr. Mukherjee was its Finance Director. He has a total industry work experience of over 29 years. Mr. Mukherjee received his Bachelors degree in Commerce from Calcutta University He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India and a graduate of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India.
DILIP GOLANI
Head, Management Assurance Function
Mr Golani joined the group in 2000 as the Head of Management Assurance Department. Mr Golani has a Bachelor of Engineering from Motilal National Institute of Technology, Allahabad and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering.
RAJAGOPAL KISHORE KUMAR
Chief Executive Officer - Copper and Zinc Business
Mr Kumar joined the group in April 2003 as Vice President – Marketing for Hindustan Zinc Limited. He was Senior Vice President – Marketing for our copper India division from June 2004 to December 2006. Prior to joining the group, Mr Kumar was employed by Hindustan Lever Ltd for 12 years. Mr Kumar has a Bachelor of Commerce from Kolkata University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
AKHILESH JOSHI
Chief Operating Officer - Hindustan Zinc Limited
Mr. Joshi is responsible for the zinc business operations at HZL. He joined the company in 1976. Prior to moving as COO of HZL, he was Senior VP (Mines), responsible for the overall operations of all mining units of HZL. Mr. Joshi has a Mining Engineering degree from MBM Engineering College and also acquired first class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.
JEYAKUMAR JANAKARAJ
Director Operations - KCM
He is responsible for overall operations of KCM and also heading copper and zinc sector projects across the group. He joined Sterlite Industries – Copper sector in 1995 as Mechanical Engineer. He has been associated with Essar Steel from 1992 to 1995 and holds Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from PGS College of Technology, Coimbatore.
PRAMOD SURI
Whole Time Director, BALCO
Mr Suri has been responsible for Vedanta’s Aluminum business at BALCO since December 2006. Prior to that, Mr Suri was the Senior Vice President – Operations and Head of the new Korba smelter from September 2004 to December 2006. Mr Suri has held positions in Indian Aluminum Company Limited, CEAT Ltd and Goodyear South Asia Tyres Pvt Ltd. Mr Suri has a Masters of Chemistry from the India Institute of Technology, Delhi.
M SIDDIQI
Whole Time Director, VAL and Chief Executive Officer, Aluminium business
Mr Siddiqi manages the Aluminium business of Vedanta. He joined Vedanta in 1991, responsible for the Copper rod plant. He moved to the Copper smelter and refinery at Tuticorin and subsequently to the Aluminium business at Korba where he was responsible for the overall commissioning of the Korba plant as Project Director. Before joining Vedanta, Mr Siddiqi held senior positions in Hindustan Copper Limited. He has over thirty two years of industry experience, including more than fifteen years in senior level project management positions within Vedanta. Mr. Siddiqi received his Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of technology, New Delhi.
A THIRUNAVUKKARASU
President, Group Human Resources
Mr Thirunavukkarasu joined the Group in April 2004 as General Manager - HR. He became Senior Vice President - HR for our copper division heading the human resources, total quality management, corporate social responsibility and public relations functions, prior to becoming the Head of Group Human Resource in July 2007. He held positions in English Electric, Hindustan Lever and TVS Electronics before joining our Group. He holds a Bachelor degree in Literature and Masters degree in Social Work with Personnel Management and Organisational behaviour, from Loyola College, Chennai.