Second round of resignation in three months

The news comes also three months after the company’s chief internal audit and risk assurance director resigned. Cairn, however, sought to downplay the resignations saying that they were unconnected and part of a “natural evolution” in any organisation. “Such movements are part of a natural evolution in any organisation and are in line with career aspirations and personal priorities of individuals. Having a strong and healthy leadership pipeline is the key in a high-growth organisation like ours. We want to emphasise here that these movements are unconnected and have been spread over a period of time,” Cairn said in an official statement.

Vedanta’s Aluminium & power divisions CEO takes charge

Mathur is currently serving notice period, which technically extends until May-end, but he may leave the company by the end of April. Meanwhile, Vedanta’s Aluminium and power divisions CEO Ajay Dixit has taken charge of the oil and gas division.