Ashish Samal boasts a rich and diverse career spanning over 21 years across multiple sectors, including mining, logistics, international trade, e-commerce, and facility management services. His journey has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, enhancing his adaptability and resilience in navigating complex challenges.Since 2011, Ashish has served as the Director of First Choice Logistics Pvt Ltd & Nirupama Mining & Transporting Pvt Ltd, primarily engaged in contract mining for Coal India. Nirupama Mining also undertakes industrial projects, site grading, and ash reclamation works.Additionally, Ashish holds the position of Director-Operations at Yujin Shoji Limited & Osmin Partners Limited for the Great Lakes region. Yujin Shoji, based in Rwanda, focuses on mineral sourcing, mining, processing, and exportation, while Osmin Partners, based in Seychelles, specializes in international trading of minerals exported by Yujin Shoji. Notably, Ashish successfully negotiated long-term sales contracts with Kemet Electronics for the supply of Tantalite Concentrates and established smelting contracts with Malaysian Smelting Corporation for tin ore smelting.Before his ventures in the Great Lakes region, Ashish served as Exclusive Marketing Agents of Coal Network Inc, trading US origin steam coal. He extensively traveled to major coal-producing fields in the United States, developing a customer base for US coal in India and acquiring expertise in Indonesian and South African coal.Prior to this, Ashish held the position of Director at Gulf Business Development LLC & Total Management LLC in Oman, managing mining operations, mineral supply, and international trade. He played a pivotal role in introducing Omani chrome ore to Indian ferro-alloy industries and effectively managed the supply chain operations to various factories in India.Throughout his career, Ashish has demonstrated proficiency in various areas such as open-cast mining, sales and marketing, logistics management, contract negotiation, banking and finance, quality assurance, and customer relationship management.His extensive experience and expertise make him a valuable asset in the fields of mining, logistics, international trade, and facility management services, showcasing his ability to drive success and deliver results across diverse sectors and geographies.