Seasoned professional with pioneering experience in Chemicals (polymers, aromatics, fiber intermediates and polyester), metals (aluminium, zinc, copper,steel) and optic fibre/cables businesses. I also possess critical experience in digital technologies as I head the Vedanta group`s E commerce initiatives in the marketing and commercial space. Multi-functional experience in Profit & Loss (P&L) management, strategy formulation with execution and commercial functions - Sales, Procurement /Supply Chain.Possesses multicultural work experience in China, Taiwan, Malaysia and India as well as in managing business operations in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe.Expertise in building up profitable business operations honed by work experience with two global companies – Reliance Industries Limited and Vedanta Resources PlcManagement degrees from London Business School (Strategy) and SP Jain Institute of Management, India (International Business and Marketing) and Engineering degree (Chemical) from Nagpur University (India) have been successfully applied in different phases of career. Significant career achievements include - building up a business base in China (Optic Cables business), scaling up a global business base of ~ $800mn (Metals business), integrating a company acquisition and implementing a business growth strategy with focus on value chain integration (Chemicals business).Keen sports enthusiast as well as a marathon runner, trekker and cyclist. Other passion is blogging on important topics in geopolitics, global economy, governance and sports.Regular speaker at various industry forums and B schools.