Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has announced that Arvind Kumar has assumed the position of Director (Refineries). Previously, Kumar was the Managing Director of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a group company of Indian Oil. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
In his prior role at CPCL, Kumar was responsible for leading various initiatives and overseeing major projects. Before his tenure at CPCL, he served as Executive Director (Projects) at the Refineries Headquarters of Indian Oil and as Executive Director & Refinery Head at Mathura Refinery during 2020-21.
In addition to his leadership at CPCL, Kumar was the Chairman of Indian Additives Limited (IAL), a joint venture between Chevron Oronite Company and CPCL specializing in the manufacturing and sale of lubricating oil additives. He also served on the Board of Cauvery Basin Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (CBRPL), where he was instrumental in developing a new refinery and petrochemicals complex in Nagapattinam.
With his extensive experience and expertise, Kumar is expected to play a key role in driving the strategic initiatives and operational excellence of Indian Oil’s refineries.
