Board of Directors
Expertise that
Drives Excellence
KIRAN AGARWAL
Chairman
Mrs. Kiran Agarwal was appointed on the Board with effect from March 2, 2019. She has done Journalism from London School of Journalism. She is an avid reader, prolific writer and a woman of many facets. Her love for reading inspired her to write a series of books catering to Indian ethos.
She has been actively involved with her family business and shares her acumen on various business developments in the family. She also played a key role in setting up Nand Ghar, an institution for the underprivileged where children get their wings to fly high, under the right guidance and value-based education.
She is also on the Board of Agarwal Galvanising Private Limited and a Trustee of Vedanta Foundation.
NAVIN AGARWAL
Director
Mr. Navin Agarwal is the Executive Chairman of Vedanta Limited and Executive Vice Chairman of Vedanta Resources Plc. He has been with the Vedanta Group since its founding and has extensive experience in the natural resources industry.
He plays a key role in the strategic and governance framework of the Vedanta Group and provides leadership for its long-term planning, business development and capital planning. He has been instrumental in the growth of the Group through global organic projects as well as acquisitions. He is passionate about developing leadership talent for the Group by identifying and nurturing future young leaders.
SUNIL DUGGAL
CEO and Whole-time Director
Mr. Sunil Duggal was appointed as CEO & Whole-time Director on October 1, 2015. He has an electrical engineering degree from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala. He is a result-oriented professional with over 36 years of experience in leading high-performance teams and more than 22 years in leadership positions. He is known for his passion for excellence in operations and focus on safety and digitalisation.
Mr. Duggal has been honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Award for Environment Excellence. He is also the Vice Chairman of International Zinc Association, President of India Lead Zinc Development Association, Chairman of Skill Council for the Mining sector and President of Federation of India Mineral Industries.
REENA SINHA PURI
Director
Ms. Reena Sinha Puri was appointed on the Board with effect from December 29, 2016. She is an officer of the Indian Revenue Service. Currently, she is the Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Mines and has held various positions in the Income Tax Department and was seconded to the Tax Department of Government of Botswana. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s in Political Science from Punjab University. She also holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Delhi University and a Master’s in Public Policy degree from National University of Singapore.
She is also on the Board of Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, Coal India Limited and Northern Coalfields Limited.
FARIDA M. NAIK
Director
Ms. Farida M. Naik was appointed on the Board on March 14, 2017. She is an alumnus of Sophia College, Mumbai from where she graduated in Psychology.
She is currently a Director in Ministry of Mines, Government of India. She has held various positions in different ministries and departments of the Central Government, which includes her last stint as Joint Director of National Book Trust.
A. R. NARAYANASWAMY
Director
Mr. Narayanswamy is on the Board since March 2009. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has an extensive industry experience. He is also on the Board of Sterlite Technologies Limited, Sterlite Grid 1 Limited, Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, Sterlite Power Grid Ventures Limited, Sterlite Grid 2 Limited, Sterlite Power Transmission Limited, Vizag General Cargo Berth Pvt. Ltd., IBIS Systems & Solutions Pvt Ltd. and. Jiangsu Sterlite Tongguang Fiber Co. Ltd., China.
ARUN L. TODARWAL
Director
Mr. TTodarwal is on the Board since March 2015. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has extensive experience in Taxation, Statutory Audits, Due Diligences, Arbitrations and Joint Ventures. He is also on the Board of Sterlite Technologies Limited, Anuh Pharma Limited, SREI Mutual Fund Trust Pvt. Ltd., Welspun India Limited, Welspun Global Brands Limited, Sterlite Grid 1 Limited, Sterlite Grid 2 Limited, Lakecity Ventures Pvt. Limited, Sterlite Power Transmission Limited, PTC Cables Pvt. Ltd., Sterlite Power Gird Ventures Limited and IAPA (ASIA PACIFIC) PTE LTD, Singapore.