Deshnee Naidoo has been named CEO of Vedanta Resources, with effect from January 20. She has been with the organization for two stints. Deshnee formerly held key executive positions with Vedanta from 2014 to 2020, including CEO of Vedanta Zinc International and CEO of Africa Base Metals.
Deshnee is a well-known and vibrant global leader with 27 years of expertise in the resources industry working with a variety of metals and minerals in various regions.
Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, announced the appointment, saying, “After an amazing 25 years in which we have emerged as India’s champion in the resources sector, we are now embarking on a new phase of growth which will make us a $100 billion critical minerals, energy and technology company, serving India and the world.”
“This is a homecoming for me, and I look forward to an exciting growth phase at Vedanta, enabled by the demerger. Guided by the Chairman, Anil Agarwal’s vision, we will work to make Vedanta a leading global conglomerate in critical minerals, renewable energy and emerging technologies,” said Deshnee.
