Shri Sridhar Patra assumed the charge of Chairman-cum-Managing Director
of Navratna CPSE NALCO with effect from 17th December, 2019. Prior to that, he
has served as Director (Finance) of NALCO and THDC. He has been in the Board level
position in CPSEs since 2013. Shri Patra is also the Chairman in the Board of the Joint
Venture Companies of NALCO, viz. UADNL (JV of NALCO and MIDHANI) and KABIL (JV of NALCO,
HCL and MECL).
In his illustrious career spanning more than three decades, he has
proved himself as a visionary business leader with forward thinking and open-minded
approach. He has set new benchmarks in production, productivity, turnover and
profitability of NALCO, sailing against extremely volatile business environment, propelled
by the global pandemic,
primarily on the strength of his strategic acumen, result-driven and
team-oriented leadership, coupled with his deep commitment to organizational growth. He
has also contributed decisively to drive the expansion plans of the Company including
backward and forward integration through effective joint venture arrangements, which will
support the long-term sustainable Corporate Plans of the Company.
Shri Patra is a graduate in Commerce from Utkal University and member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Passionate about academics, Shri Patra
has contributed significantly institutions in India. Professionally, Shri Patra has varied
experience in almost all domains of leading Public Sectors like, ONGC-MRPL, IREL, OMC and
THDC.
SHRI SRIDHAR PATRA
Chairman-cum-Managing Director