Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla is one of the most renowned and respectable figures in Indian industry. He spearheads the iconic global conglomerate, Aditya Birla Group (ABG).
From a turnover of US$ 2 billion and operations in 8 countries in 1995, today under his stewardship, the Group’s revenues are in excess of US$ 48.3 billion with operations straddling 34 countries. ABG has a powerful business presence in a range of sectors including cement, telecom, retail, financial services, aluminium, copper, textiles and chemicals. His visionary leadership has, over the years, helped Century Textiles’ to grow from strength to strength.
An educationist, Mr. Birla is the Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS). He is Chairman of IIT-Delhi, IIM-Ahmedabad and Chairman of Rhodes India Scholarship Committee for Oxford University. He serves on London Business School’s Asia Pacific Advisory Board and is an Honorary Fellow of the London Business School. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Mr. Birla also holds a management degree from the London Business School.
Smt. Rajashree Birla
As Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development, Mrs. Rajashree Birla spearheads the social and community welfare activities across 40 companies in the Aditya Birla Group (ABG). The centre’s initiatives in education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood and social reform work have benefitted more than 3000 villages and created a positive difference in the lives of seven million people.
The significant extent and reach of the Aditya Birla Centre in empowering and uplifting communities exemplifies Mrs. Birla’s inspirational leadership in corporate philanthropy. Her vision to elevate the under-privileged sections of society has inspired her to lead social causes including eradication of female infanticide, providing healthcare to the needy and providing homes to the homeless and destitute.
Mrs. Birla is an iconic leader and a role model for those who aspire to bring about a positive transformation in society.
Mr. J. C. Laddha, Managing Director
Mr. Jagdish Chandra Laddha has a vast and rich business leadership experience of over 38 years. He has been associated with the Aditya Birla Group for over three decades, with his last assignment being at Hindalco Industries Ltd, where he led the copper business as its CEO. He has handled leadership positions across diverse industry sectors and also specialized functions in his illustrious career. Apart from the Aditya Birla Group, Mr. Laddha also had stints with Hindustan Lever Ltd, National Rayon Corporation Ltd. and Mangalore Refineries and petrochemicals Limited.
Mr. Laddha has been the member of London Metal Exchange (LME) Copper Committee (representing India, South East Asia and Middle East), Director of Indian Copper Development Centre (ICDC), Director of Fertilizer Association of India (FAI), and Director of Dahej Harbour Infrastructure Limited (DHIL).
Mr. Laddha has written extensively in many publications in India and has presented many papers on diverse subjects in National/International Conferences.
Mr. Laddha is a fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) by qualification.
Mr. R. K. Dalmia, Managing Director, Century Textiles and Industries Limited
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Mr. Dalmia started his career as Vice-President in the Technological Institute of Textiles and Sciences (TITS), Haryana and subsequently ascended to the position of President in 1983. His service was transferred from TITS to Century Textiles in the year 1985 and has been with the Group since last four decades. Under his stewardship, the Century Mill went on to win numerous accolades from the Government of India and the textile industry.
As the textiles industry moved out of Mumbai, he was instrumental in the establishment of the current textile plant at Bharuch and also led the development of commercial building ‘Birla Centurion’ on the erstwhile Century Mill’s land at Worli, Mumbai where a new real estate project ‘Birla Niyaara’ is being developed. He is also a Director on the Board of Birla Estates Private Limited, a wholly owned real estate subsidiary of the Company.
He is an active member of various textiles associations such as The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council etc. In the past he was also Chairman of various Textile Industry Associations/Bodies. He is also one of the founding members of the real estate business and having deep connect and acquaintance with the Company.
Mr. Snehal Shah, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mr. Snehal Shah is a seasoned management professional specialising in business strategy with a cumulative experience of over 30 years in operations, business process, risk management MIS, administration, vendor management, and team building. His expertise spans across financial services, metals, cement, carbon black, textiles, chemicals and refineries. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Mr. Shah headed the Corporate Management Services division at Aditya Birla Group for over four years; before donning the mantle of the CFO at Century Textiles and Industries Ltd.
Mr. Shah was also part of Aditya Birla Capital for more than 12 years wherein he helmed the financial shared services operations, apart from the corporate operations of their life insurance wing. He also had a distinguished stint as a Senior General Manager in Birla Copper for over three years, managing the treasury desk for metals, forex and interest rate trading.
In the early part of his career, he was closely involved with the Chairman’s office at Aditya Birla Group in the capacity of Executive Assistant to the Chairman.
Mr. Atul K. Kedia, Sr. Vice President (Legal) and Company Secretary
Mr. Atul K. Kedia is Sr. Vice President (Legal), Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the company. A Commerce and Law Graduate, he is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has been with the organisation for more than 30 years. He possesses vast experience in the field of investor relations apart from secretarial and legal matters.
Mr. Dua is a versatile professional with varied exposure to various businesses ranging from cement to insurance. Prior to joining Century Textiles & Industries Ltd., Mr. Dua worked with the Aditya Birla Group for over two decades in various Group businesses and roles. This was after a successful stint with UltraTech Cement Ltd. as Group Executive President – International Markets where he was leading the operations for International M&A across emerging & mature markets. It was preceded by a term at Birla Sun Life Insurance (BSLI) where he was the CEO & Managing Director. Mr. Dua also spent a considerable amount of time with the Aditya Birla Insulator Business (ABI) as CEO and the cement business of ABG, handling diverse roles in Marketing, IT, and Strategy. A chemical engineer from IIT Delhi, Mr. Dua also completed his MBA (Masters in Business Administration) from IMI Delhi. Mr. Dua is also an Alumnus of Harvard Business School, USA.
Mr. Vijay Kaul, Chief Executive Officer, Century Pulp and Paper
A respected veteran of the Pulp and Fibre industry, Mr. Kaul has worked with the Aditya Birla Group for close to four decades, during which he has handled many challenging assignments in manufacturing and in Sales & Marketing. He has led manufacturing units and has set up various greenfield projects and has deep experience of commercialising new technologies. He has also introduced new products in existing markets, entered new segments and new markets in Fibre Business.
Some of the key assignments he held earlier include establishment of Textiles Research and Application Development Centre (TRADC) and Birla Cellulosic Kharach; acquisition of Domsjö Fabriker, Sweden and AV Terrace Bay, Canada; creation of Kara facial wipes vertical - to name a few. He also led the Sales and Marketing team of Pulp and Fibre business during the integration of Indian and international units of the pulp and Fibre Units of the Aditya Birla Group.
A Bachelor’s Degree holder in Engineering, Mr. Kaul has pursued various management programs at leading institutions such as Harvard Business School and Wharton School of Management to continuously upgrade his knowledge and managerial capabilities. He has also been at forefront of various HR initiatives like Job Analysis and Evaluation in his previous career.
In recognition of contributions, Mr. Kaul has been a recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Leader Award of the Aditya Birla Group. Prior to joining the Group, he worked at Uni Deritend Precision Casting and WG Forge & Allied Industries. He has also served as a member of IIM Indore Board and also on various committees of CII and FICCI.
Mr. K. T. Jithendran, CEO & Managing Director, Birla Estates Private Limited
Mr. K. T. Jithendran has over 26 years of work experience in the realty sector. One of his accomplishments includes taking a start-up company in the real estate sector to become one of the leading players in the category. Prior to joining Birla Estates, he was involved with Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) as an Executive Director. He has led most functions within the company while managing growth as well as building a strong talent team. A civil engineer from IIT Kharagpur, Mr. Jithendran also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Kolkata and Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School.
Mr. Anand Tripathi, Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Anand Tripathi is a distinguished HR leader with over 30 years of multifaceted experience across diverse sectors, including FMCG, paints, chemicals, garments, service industry, and manufacturing. Prior to his current role, he served as President-HR heading HR for the manufacturing vertical at UltraTech Cement Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group). His career includes significant roles at Hindustan Unilever Ltd., where he handled multiple HR leadership positions, culminating as General Manager HR (Employee Relations) for South Asia, he also served as Vice President - Global Supply Chain at UPL Ltd., managed corporate HR at Patel Group of Companies, Milano International and Goodlass Nerolac Paints which enriched his expertise in governance, compliance, industrial relations, and HR operations. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, underscoring his solid educational foundation in human resource management.
As the Chief Human Resource Officer at Century Group, Mr. Tripathi leads business transformations through strategic workforce restructuring, cultural metamorphosis, and effective change management. His multicultural exposure and dynamic approach make him a valuable asset to the Aditya Birla Group. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded the deployment of robust talent management processes, ensuring a 70% success rate in top talent transitioning into critical roles. His innovative people strategies have been key in aligning businesses with the dynamic needs of Gen X and millennials. His leadership has driven successful mergers, acquisitions, and business turnarounds, achieving the highest engagement scores through competitive team management. Passionate about mentoring and grooming leaders, he has established numerous guiding coalitions and is known for his progressive employee relations.
Mr. Anand Tripathi’s key expertise lies in partnering effectively with senior leadership to align business growth strategies with human resource practices. He excels in assessing organizational health, building leadership pipelines, and enhancing employer branding through benchmarking systems and processes. His commitment to building a diverse and sustainable workforce and introducing best practices has been a hallmark of his career.
Mr. Ajay Kumar Gupta, CEO of Century Pulp & Paper Division
Mr. Ajay Kumar Gupta is currently the Unit Head, Harihar Polyfibers Division, P&F, Grasim Industries. He started his career in 1987 with Aditya Birla Group at Grasim GCD, Nagda and has worked in multiple roles before moving to PT Indonesia in 2006. Between 2013 and 2017 he worked with other noted organizations like RGE Group, Archean Group Company, and Indo Rama Synthetics (I) Ltd. With 30+ years of experience, he rejoined the Group in 2017 as Unit Head, Harihar Polyfibers Division. He holds Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Amity Univ., Rajasthan (AUR), Master of Engineering degree from Birla Inst of Tech & Science, Diploma in Business Management from All India Inst of Management Studies and has completed Senior Management Program form IIM, Bangalore.
