Pankaj Priyadarshi
About Pankaj Priyadarshi
Pankaj Priyadarshi serves as the Chief Operating Officer at STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and has held various leadership roles within the company and other organizations.
Current Role at Sterlite Technologies
Pankaj Priyadarshi currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. His responsibilities include managing a global sales and applications engineering workforce and ensuring operational efficiency across various business units.
Previous Positions at Sterlite Technologies
Prior to his current role, Pankaj held multiple positions at STL. He worked as the Chief Fulfilment Officer from 2016 to 2019 and as the Chief Commercial Officer from 2012 to 2016. His tenure in these roles involved significant contributions to the company's operational strategies and commercial success in NCR and Pune.
Education and Executive Training
Pankaj Priyadarshi has a robust educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science from 1982 to 1986. He further enhanced his expertise through various executive courses at prestigious institutions, including the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, MIT Sloan School of Management, and INSEAD, focusing on areas such as Strategic Sourcing Management and Leadership in Action.
Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining STL, Pankaj held a senior role at Bharti Infratel Limited as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer from 2008 to 2012. His experience also includes a nine-year tenure at Eicher Tractors as Senior Manager in Materials Management. His extensive background in supply chain management has contributed to his strategic approach in his current role.
Achievements in Sustainability and Workplace Culture
Pankaj has played a significant role in STL's commitment to environmental sustainability, leading initiatives that achieved 'Zero Waste to Landfill' status for the optical fibre business. Additionally, he has been instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture, contributing to STL's recognition as a Great Place to Work.