Cairn announces appointment of CEO

21 October 2014

Vedanta Resources plcCairn India announces appointment of Managing Director and CEO

For Immediate Release  21st October, 2014

Cairn India announces appointment of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Cairn India has appointed Mayank Ashar as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 17th November, 2014. The Board of Directors in its meeting held on 21st October, 2014 announced the appointment which is subject to approval of shareholders and other regulatory approvals, as applicable.

Mr. Ashar brings with him more than 36 years of rich & diverse experience in the international Oil & Gas industry. In his earlier assignments, he has served in various senior management and top leadership roles in global organisations like British Petroleum, Petro-Canada and Suncor Energy. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer & President at Irving Oil Limited. He holds a Bachelors of Art & Science in Chemical Engineering, a B.A. in Philosophy and Economics, a Masters of Engineering and an M.B.A. from the University of Toronto. 

Mr. Ashar has delivered industry-leading business results and demonstrated expertise in driving strategic growth, both organic and inorganic, delivering operational efficiency and executing large, complex capital intensive projects. In recognition of his operational excellence & large scale project management leadership in the oil sands project with Suncor Energy, Mr. Ashar was named as the "Operations Executive of the Year" by the Canadian Business Magazine in 2003.

Mr. Navin Agarwal, Chairman Cairn India Limited said:

"We are delighted to have Mr. Mayank Ashar on board to lead the Company as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. Mayank has a strong track record of executing corporate strategy, driving operational efficiency and delivering value to all stakeholders. His appointment comes at a critical phase when Cairn India is focused on delivering the next level of growth from its world-class Rajasthan asset and other assets.

We are confident that Mayank's unique blend of extensive oil and gas experience, leadership, organisational ability and business acumen will play a critical part in achieving Cairn India's vision of sustained growth." 

Mr. Mayank Ashar, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Cairn India Limited said:

"Cairn India has built a niche for itself in a short span of time and it is a privilege to lead the organisation. I am looking forward to working closely with the team. Together, I believe we can make significant contribution towards taking this world class organisation to new heights." 

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About Vedanta Resources plc

Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed diversified global natural resources major. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of entrepreneurship, excellence, trust, inclusiveness and growth. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.

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