Vedanta Limited names new CEO and sets course for growth with strategic bauxite block investment
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited. He was previously appointed as Deputy CEO of HZL in November 2019 and elevated to CEO & Whole-Time Director from August 2020. Since June 2022, Mr.
Misra has also been overseeing the operations and growth of Vedanta Zinc International in South Africa. His achievements include becoming the first-ever Indian Chairperson of the International Zinc Association and being Vice President of the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers. Mr.
Misra's leadership has garnered accolades, including the 'CEO of the Year' award, and under his guidance, HZL has retained its prominent position in corporate responsibility assessments within the mining and metal industry. Mr. Arun Misra, after completing his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur, pursued additional diplomas in Mining and Beneficiation from the University of New South Wales Sydney, and General Management from CEDEP, France.
He has extensive knowledge in various quality management models such as TQM, Six Sigma, TPM, and the Malcolm Baldridge Model. Mr. Misra began his career with Tata Steel and accumulated 35 years of diverse experience, holding several strategic positions.
In his last role at Tata Steel, he served as Vice President in the Raw Materials Division, leading various crucial portfolios including Plant Operations, Mining Operations, Safety, and Project Management. He is not related to any current Director of the Company as per the definition provided under the Companies Act, 2013. Additionally, Mr.
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