New Delhi : Dalmia Bharat Limited today announced the appointment of Mr. Mahendra Singhi as Group CEO – Cement.  With a rich and diverse experience of 36 years in the cement sector, he joins Dalmia Cement from Shree Cement where he served for 19 years and was the Executive Director. Mr. Singhi is credited with playing a significant role in his previous organisation towards growth, fostering a professional family culture and infusing a high level of happiness quotient.

A well-known industry figure, he serves as co-chair of the Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) in India. He is also on the Board of Governors of the National Council for Cement & Building Materials, besides being a member of the Central Expert Technical Committee on the Cement Sector on PAT (Perform, Achieve and Trade) scheme of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Other positions held, include tenure as president of the Rajasthan Cement Manufacturers Association, and executive committee member of TERI BCSD. He was also leader of the Indian Cement Sector Task Force for Energy Conservation, constituted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, at the central ministry of power.

“I am delighted at the opportunity to be part of Dalmia Cement as it embarks on the next phase of its growth and seeks to realize its immense potential.  Looking at the culture of the organization, I am confident that all team members would be able to further enhance the happiness and prosperity of all the stakeholders. The name Dalmia Bharat is synonymous with trust, mutual respect and carries a strong reputation of a relationship based culture. I am honoured to be one of the leading members of this organization.” said Mr Singhi.

Welcoming Mr. Mahendra Singhi, Mr. Gautam Dalmia and Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Directors, Dalmia Cement said, “We’re very excited to have Mr. Singhi on board with us. With his deep experience in cement and commitment to increasing the happiness quotient of people, we are confident that he will lead our cement business to newer heights and support in unleashing the potential of our people.”

A chartered accountant, Mr. Mahendra Singhi holds degrees in Law and Science.

On December 16, 2013 the Ariyalur plant of Dalmia Cement (Bharat)Limited in Tamil Nadu has been honoured with the National Energy Conservation Award for the year 2012-13 by the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The award recognizes salient efforts made by companies to optimize energy consumption. Dalmia Bharat received the honour for the second year in succession and is the only company in the cement sector to receive the award. Mr. Vipin Agarwal, CEO South, Dalmia Cement received the award from the Hon’ble President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee at New Delhi.

Source : Sachin Murdeshwar