Acutaas Chemicals Limited announced the appointment of Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey as Assistant Vice President – Operations (Cluster Head – Unit 2 & 3), designated as Senior Management Personnel (SMP), effective November 2, 2026. Following this appointment, Mr. Anurag Shukla and Mr. Uday Desai will report to Dr. Pandey, ceasing to be SMPs under the new internal reporting structure, though their employment continues.
Leadership Update at Acutaas Chemicals
Acutaas Chemicals Limited has officially announced a significant change in its senior management structure. In a filing dated November 2, 2026, the company confirmed the appointment of Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey as Assistant Vice President – Operations, with responsibilities for Cluster Head – Unit 2 & 3. Dr. Pandey has been designated as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the company, effective from the same date.
Revised Reporting Structure
Consequent to Dr. Pandey’s appointment, the internal reporting structure has been revised. Mr. Anurag Shukla, General Manager – Operations (Head Unit 2), and Mr. Uday Desai, General Manager – Operations (Head Unit 3), who were previously designated as SMPs, will now report directly to Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey. As a result of this change in reporting lines, Mr. Shukla and Mr. Desai will cease to be designated as Senior Management Personnel of the Company, effective November 2, 2026. It is important to note that their employment with the company continues under this new structure.
Senior Management Personnel Profile
Dr. Ashish Kumar Pandey brings extensive experience to Acutaas Chemicals. He holds a Doctorate in Operations and Management and an M.Sc. in Chemistry. With over 30 years in the agrochemical, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors, he possesses strong expertise in production, process management, QHSE, and project management. His prior roles include senior management positions at Benzochem Industries Private Limited and Dr. Acharya Laboratories Private Limited, among others. He is not related to any director or KMP of the company.
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