New Delhi: Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai has taken over charge as Director (Refinery) of Mangalore Refinery and Petroleum Corporation (MRPL), a Mini Ratna - Category 1, Schedule A, ONGC subsidiary with effect from August 8. Previously, he was serving as Group General Manager (Corporate Strategy) in the same organisation.
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), through its order dated August 7, 2024, has appointed him as Director (Refinery) with immediate effect.
Nandakumar is a Chemical Engineer and graduated with First Rank from Govt. Engg. College, Thrissur, Calicut University. He has also completed a Post Graduate Certificate Program in Management from T.A.Pai Management Institute, Manipal.
He is a seasoned refining industry expert with over 30 years of experience. He has been closely associated with all the major milestones in the organization's growth and has worked in Production Planning, Process Engineering, Operations and Project departments, as well as in the Refinery Head Office in various capacities. He served as Group General Manager, Corporate Strategy before he took over as Director Refinery at MRPL.
Nandakumar has a proven track record of leading high-value projects, including a $ 500 million investment portfolio during the Phase-3 expansion of the refinery. He is a strong advocate for collaborative work dynamics, innovation, team building, and mentoring.
Moreover, he contributes to Industry Standards as Convener to one of the Subcommittees of the Bureau of Indian Standards and also is part of a government-appointed task force for selecting Centres of Excellence in Plastics, Polymer, and Petrochemicals research.
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