Ajay Kumar Pandey has been designated as the Chief Executive Officer(Power) at Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business, marking a significant leadership milestone at India’s largest captive power plant. With over 25 years of rich industry experience, Mr. Pandey brings with him an extensive background in strategic management, operations, supply chain, coal commodity procurement, ESG practices, and large-scale thermal power generation.
Prior to this role, Mr. Pandey served as the Chief Operating Officer – Power at Vedanta Resources Limited, where he played a pivotal role in transforming operational performance, digitizing plant operations, and building an efficient coal supply chain ecosystem. Under his leadership, Vedanta’s power business witnessed increased reliability, optimized generation costs, and enhanced ash management in alignment with environmental commitments.
His journey within the Vedanta Group has been remarkable, spanning over two decades across diverse leadership positions. From heading Health, Safety & Fire, to managing Captive Power Plants, and leading operations at Balco, Mr. Pandey has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive business transformation and scale operations sustainably. His early stints with ACC Cement and Malco helped lay a strong technical foundation, especially in power plant operations and maintenance.
In his new role as CEO – Power, Mr. Pandey will spearhead growth initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and drive ESG-aligned outcomes for Vedanta’s thermal power portfolio at the Jharsuguda facility. His leadership is expected to further strengthen Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business’ commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainable energy practices.
The designation of Mr. Ajay Kumar Pandey reflects Vedanta’s continued focus on empowering internal leadership talent to helm key strategic roles and propel the company’s energy vertical to greater heights.