People: Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd (STRL.BO)

Shri. Mahendra Singh Mehta is Chief Executive Officer of Sterlite Industries (India) Limited. Mr. Mehta joined the group in April 2000 and held various leadership positions within the group, including as the chief executive officer and Whole Time Director of HZL and as commercial director for, base metals and head of copper business. Prior to joining the group, Mr. Mehta worked in the steel industry for more than 20 years including Lloyds Steel Industries Limited where he handled a wide portfolio of responsibilities, including marketing, procurement, working capital finance and projects. Mr. Mehta is also the chief executive officer of Vedanta and was appointed as a director of Vedanta in October 2008. Mr. Mehta has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, and a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.