Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business has appointed Ajay Kumar Pandey as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Power 3615 MW.
“Happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Executive Officer(CEO)- Power 3615 MW at Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business Jharsuguda, India’s largest aluminium smelter and Power,” Pandey wrote in a LinkedIn post. His appointment comes days after the announcement that Rajiv Kumar is being given the position of CEO of Vedanta’s aluminium business.
Pandey has been a part of Vedanta Resources Limited for well over 23 years. He joined the company in January 2002 as the person in charge of Balco operations. In July 2011, he was appointed Head of Operation Power of Balco, a position he held until February 2016. Pandey became the Plant Head of the 9 X 135 MW Captive Power Plant afterward and lead the establishment until November 2019.
In December 2019, Pandey became the Head of Health, Safety, and Fire and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of 3615 MW Power in July 2021. In his years with Vedanta, Pandey has developed and implemented various strategies geared towards the efficiency of Vedanta’s power operations. From managing the supply chain to overseeing day-to-day operations, Pandey has contributed immensely to the company’s growth and success.
Pandey is an expert in strategic management, operations and management, commodity procurement, supply chain and waste to wealth management. Through his commitment and extensive knowledge, Pandey has become a leading name in supply chain management and power plant operations. Prior to Vedanta, Pandey worked for ACC Cement and Malco.