Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand (born 17 November 1959) is an Indian mining veteran, executive, and author. He is the Resident Director of Vedanta Limited. He was the chairman cum managing director of National Aluminium Company.[6] NALCO is the largest integrated aluminium unit in Asia and is also one of the largest aluminium complexes of the world. He has been in the mining and metal sector since 1982, earlier serving as the director commercial of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited / Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and Director Personnel & Director I/c (Sales & Marketing), of Central Coalfields Limited.[7]
Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand | |
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 Dr. T K Chand in August 2015 | |
| Born | 17 November 1959 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Queensland University of Technology University of Calcutta Utkal University Andhra University |
| Occupation(s) | President, Vedanta Limited
Resident Director of Vedanta Limited Former Chairman and managing director of NALCO |
| Years active | Since 1981 |
| Title | Ex Chairman and managing director, NALCO
ex-chairman, CSI, Vizag[3] ex-Chairman, CII, Vizag[4] |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Board member of | National Aluminium Company |
| Spouse | Preeti Roy[5] |
| Children | Ananya Chand (daughter) Ankit Chand (son) |
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Early life and education edit
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and a master's degree in arts, public administration and history from Utkal University. He holds a bachelor's degree in law from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, and a diploma in social welfare (labour welfare) from University of Calcutta.
He graduated as a gold medalist from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.[8] He was also the former student president at Utkal University in 1981.[8] The Utkal University, awarded him the Honoris Causa D.Litt. for his contributions towards 'nation building', on the occasion of the university's 47th convocation.[9]
He also holds Advanced Management degrees from International Center for Promotion of Enterprises, (ICPE), Slovenia and Queensland University of Technology, Australia.[10]
Career edit
After taking charge as chairman and managing director of National Aluminium Company on 27 July 2015, he asked his team to renegotiate contracts with the aim of reducing procurement costs by 20%, which would save Nalco nearly 100 crores. In addition, he was trying to convince the board to include mining in its vision plan.[11] He also announced investments of $10 billion to be made for a number of projects, including a greenfield aluminium smelter abroad.[11]
During his tenure in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, Vishakhapatnam Steel Plant, he had worked for various segments of the company and pioneer initiatives which have changed the way the firm works. Some of his initiatives include the introduction of a productive work culture, organizational restructuring, etc. in the field of HR. He won the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for outstanding performance as an executive for his initiatives and efforts to improve the organization. In 1983 he joined in as a management trainee in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, eventually becoming its director in 2010.[12]
In 2007 he joined as the director (P) of Central Coalfields Limited. Here his focus remained in the field of HR and brought a paradigm shift. His efforts and initiatives in the areas of corporate social responsibility and welfare earned the company a good name and the membership of UN Global Compact.[12] Exercising powers as a functional director, he has handled and decided all important matters of sales and marking – e-auction, forward e-auction, road sales, sales realization, coal linkage through LOA, etc. since joining.
Political Life edit
Dr. Chand joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Odisha on 6th March 2024 , the Bharatiya Janata Party, Odisha President, Shri. Manmohan samal ([1]) welcomed Dr.Chand to the State unit of the party. [13][14][15][16][17]
Bibliography edit
- Aluminium : The Future Metal
A book titled ‘Aluminium: The Future Metal’, authored by Nalco CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand was released by Union Mines Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in Indore in July 2019. The book, focussing on the entire value chain of the aluminium industry is the second one by Dr Chand named ‘Aluminium: The Strategic Metal’, which was highly acclaimed by the industry leaders and policymakers.
- Aluminium : The Strategic Metal
This book is aimed at promoting the strategic use of aluminium in all sectors. The author pressurises on the importance of using aluminium for green-cities and smart-cities. The book was also gifted to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India by the author at Raj Bhavan, Bhubaneswar.[18]
Honors edit
References edit
- ^ "Aluminium Association of India elects Nalco CMD as president". moneycontrol.com. 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Canadian Delegations meets NALCO CMD Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand". orissadiary.com. 13 November 2017.
- ^ "Chand is new Chairman of CSI, Vizag". thehindubusinessline.com. 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Entrepreneurship key to success: CII chief". The Hindu. 7 August 2012.
- ^ "NALCO Chief visits KIIT, KISS and KIMS". Orissa Diary.
- ^ "Tapan Kumar Chand Chairman and Managing Director, National Aluminium Co. Ltd". bloomberg.com. 3 August 2023.
- ^ "T.K. Chand to take over as NALCO Chairman". The Hindu. 22 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Hot seat with T K Chand, CMD Nalco – Full Interview". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 9 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Nalco Chief T.K. Chand to receive D.Litt. from Utkal University". Odisha Diary.
- ^ "TK Chand takes over as CMD of Odisha based Nalco | Sambad English". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Nalco puts expansion, diversification plan in fast mode". India Times.
- ^ a b c "New Director (Commercial) for RINL assumes charge". The Hindu BusinessLine. 22 September 2010.
- ^ "LS Polls 2024: Former NALCO CMD Tapan Chand joins BJP in election boost". Business Today. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Nalco CMD Tapan Kr Chand joins BJP". The Times of India. 7 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Former Nalco CMD, 5 ex-servicemen join Odisha BJP". The Economic Times. 6 March 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Service, Express News (7 March 2024). "Former Nalco CMD Tapan Chand joins BJP". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ Dash, Mrunal Manmay. "Inspired by development agenda of PM Modi, former NALCO CMD Tapan Chand joins BJP in Bhubaneswar". Inspired by development agenda of PM Modi, former NALCO CMD Tapan Chand joins BJP in Bhubaneswar. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "NALCO Chief presents his book to PM". The Pioneer.
- ^ "Vedanta President T K Chand Conferred ASSOCHAM Lifetime Achievement Award In Bhubaneswar". odishabytes. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Highest Management Award conferred on Nalco CMD Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand". Odisha Diary.
- ^ "India Gaurav Award conferred on Nalco CMD Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand". Odisha Diary.
- ^ "TOI coffee table book in honour of 9 top achievers". The Times of India. 29 June 2016.