Mr. S. K. Roongta
Chairman & Independent Director
Mr. Sushil Kumar Roongta has been a Board member of the Company since January 31, 2012, and has held the position of Chairman since October 17, 2014. He obtained his BE degree in Electrical Engineering from BITS Pilani and achieved a gold medal in PGDBM (International Trade) from IIFT, New Delhi. Additionally, he is a respected member of the All India Management Association. Mr. Roongta holds significant roles in several prominent chambers, including serving as a Member of the National Executive Committee of FICCI and the National Council of ASSOCHAM. He also acts as a Jury Member for esteemed awards such as the Lakshmipat Singhania - IIM Lucknow Leadership Awards, BML Munjal Awards for excellence in learning and development, ICWAI National Awards for Excellence in Cost Management, and AIMA Awards. Throughout his career, he has been honored with various accolades, including the SCOPE gold awards for Excellence & Outstanding Contribution to the Public Sector Management - Individual Category from 2007 to 2008. Furthermore, he is the Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility and a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Board.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar
CEO & Whole Time Director
On the 15th of February 2023, Bharat Aluminium Company Limited welcomed Mr. Rajesh Kumar as its new CEO and Whole Time Director. With an impressive track record spanning 36 years, Mr. Rajesh Kumar has gained extensive expertise in various areas such as operations, maintenance, project implementation, and productivity enhancement during his tenure at Tata Steel’s Indian and Thai units. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed profit centres, manufacturing operations, total quality management, industrial safety, production and quality improvement, project engineering, digitisation, logistics, human resource development, financial analysis, leadership, and strategy. Mr. Rajesh Kumar’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (B. Tech) from Banaras Hindu University (IIT BHU), and he achieved the prestigious distinction of being a gold medallist in finance during his master’s in business administration (MBA) at XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Mr. Tarun Jain
Director
Since March 2, 2001, Mr. Tarun Jain has served on the Board of the Company. He holds positions on the Audit Committee and Finance Standing Committee of the Company. With a professional background spanning over 40 years, Mr. Jain possesses expertise in corporate finance, audit and accounting, tax and secretarial practices, as well as strategic financial matters like corporate strategy, business development, and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Jain is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Additionally, he holds a Graduate degree from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. Apart from his involvement in the Company’s Board, he also serves on the boards of Vedanta Medical Research Foundation, AART Ventures Pvt. Ltd., and AART Corporate Advisors Pvt. Ltd. Previously, he held positions on the boards of Vedanta Limited, Hindustan Zinc Limited, and MALCO Energy Limited.
Mr. D.D. Jalan
Independent Director
Mr. D.D. Jalan, a seasoned Chartered Accountant with an extensive experience spanning over 45 years, possesses a wealth of knowledge in various areas including financial management, corporate negotiations, financial control, business planning, due diligence, business development, treasury operations, capital raising, business structuring, investor relations, commercial affairs, taxation, personnel development, and strategic planning. Currently, Mr. D.D. Jalan is actively engaged in entrepreneurial pursuits, dedicating his efforts to fostering start-ups through an angel network. Additionally, he serves as an Independent Director on several distinguished Boards. In his previous capacity, he held the esteemed position of Group Chief Financial Officer at Vedanta Resources Plc and served as an Executive Director and CFO at Vedanta Ltd until his retirement in September 2016. Currently, Mr. D.D. Jalan assumes the role of Chairman for both the Audit Committee and the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Board of the Company.
Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal
Independent Director
Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal has been serving as an Independent Director on the board of the Company since October 2022. With an impressive career spanning over 40 years, Dr. Mittal holds a prominent position among India’s leading civil engineers. His expertise encompasses various fields such as Civil Engineering, Consultancy, Real Estate Development, Merger and Acquisitions, and Project Management.
During his tenure as Chairman-cum- Managing Director (CMD) of NBCC (India) Ltd., a crucial engineering entity under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) of the Government of India, Dr. Mittal played a pivotal role in spearheading its operations from 2013 to March 2019. He has also held board memberships in prestigious companies such as Welspun Enterprises Limited, Berger Paints India Limited, and was appointed to the board of Unitech Limited by the Government of India and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
Dr. Mittal’s educational journey began in 1978 when he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in Punjab. In recognition of his significant contributions to the fields of civil and construction engineering, he was bestowed with the honorary title of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Singhania University, Rajasthan, in 2013.
Ms. Farida Mahmood Naik
Government Nominee Director
In November 2022, Ms. Farida M Naik joined the Board. Having completed her Psychology degree at Sophia College, Mumbai, she is an esteemed alumna of the institution. Presently, Ms. Naik holds the position of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Throughout her career, she has held diverse roles within various ministries and departments of the Central Government. Notably, she has served as the Joint Director of the National Book Trust and as a Director in the Ministry of Mines. In addition to her current role, Ms. Naik also serves as a Director on the boards of Hindustan Zinc Limited and Bharat Gold Mines Limited.
Ms. Nirupama Kotru
Government Nominee Director
On 4th August 2021, Ms. Nirupama Kotru, an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) from the 1992 batch, was appointed as the government nominee Director in BALCO. She also holds a position on the Board of Hindustan Zinc Limited.
Ms. Kotru has a diverse background, having obtained a BA in Economics (Hons.) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and an MA in Politics & International Relations from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. Throughout her career, she has served in various assignments within the Income Tax Department in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Pune. Notably, she played a key role in establishing the International Taxation Directorate of the Income Tax Department and successfully administered the MCA21 corporate filing system as Director (E Governance) in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Furthermore, she contributed significantly to the establishment of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs at Manesar. In her role as Director (Films) in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, she oversaw the administration of media units such as NFDC, Films Division, National Film Archive, and the Directorate of Film Festivals, in addition to handling all policy matters related to films. Recently, she served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Ms. Kotru brings extensive expertise in administration and taxation, gained from her diverse experiences in various fields.
Mr. Sanjeev Verma
Government Nominee Director
Mr. Sanjeev Verma, a 2003-batch officer of the Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS), joined the company’s Board on December 26, 2022. He has been serving as a Director in the Ministry of Mines since February 2019. With a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from MINT, Jaipur, he is well-versed in procurement of goods and services for various users of the Indian Railways. Furthermore, he has undergone training for the Management Development Programme. In his current role as Director in the Ministry of Mines, Mr. Verma is responsible for overseeing matters concerning mine auctions, mineral concessions, the utilisation of DMF and the implementation of the PMKKKY scheme. Adding to his roles, he also serves as a Director on the Board of Hindustan Copper Limited since August 2020.
