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    HZL appoints its former CEO Akhilesh Joshi, ex-EY partner Anjani K Agrawal as directors

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    Speaking on his appointment, Agrawal said, “Hindustan Zinc is amongst the most successful value-creation stories post-privatisation and has made significant progress over the years. I look forward to working with the board of directors, management team, and its young talent pool for sustainable development of the business for the benefit of all stakeholders."

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    Kolkata: Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a subsidiary of diversified natural resources company Vedanta Ltd, has announced the appointment of Anjani K Agrawal, a former senior partner of EY and Akhilesh Joshi, former CEO of HZL as directors on its board effective August 1, 2020.

    The move follows close on heels of HZL announcing the appointment of Arun Misra as CEO.

    Udaipur-headquartered HZL is the largest producer of zinc, lead and silver in India with ambitious growth plans.

    Agrawal retired from EY in June 2019 after a 40-year professional career, 26 of which were spent as Partner at the global consulting firm. He has worked with the Union Government and NITI Aayog on several policy matters and has been guest faculty at the Indian School of Business and SDA Bocconi.

    Speaking on his appointment, Agrawal said, “Hindustan Zinc is amongst the most successful value-creation stories post privatization and has made significant progress over the years. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors, Management team and its young talent pool for sustainable development of the business for the benefit of all stakeholders."

    Akhilesh Joshi is a first-class mine manager, who began his career at HZL in 1976 and was appointed as COO and whole-time director in the period between 2008-2012. Further, he took over as the company’s CEO and whole-time director in the period between 2012-2015. He was designated as President of Vedanta’s Global Zinc Business during 2015-2016. He received the National Mineral Award 2006 for his outstanding contribution in Mining Technology.

    "Hindustan Zinc has a great legacy and has been in the forefront in leveraging best in class technology and innovation. It is my privilege to be part of this great company again and contribute to its growth vision," Joshi said.


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