Vesuvius India Limited announced the appointment of four individuals—Mr. Thomas Mathew, Mr. Ashis Jain, Mr. Purushottam Bedare, and Mr. Vikram Maladi—as new Senior Managerial Personnel. These appointments were approved by the Board of Directors on February 26, 2026, and will take effect from March 1, 2026. The announcement details the extensive professional backgrounds of each appointee in sales, procurement, P&L management, and supply chain logistics.
Vesuvius India Announces Key Management Changes
Vesuvius India Limited has formally disclosed the appointment of new Senior Managerial Personnel following the Board of Directors meeting held on February 26, 2026. These appointments are effective from March 1, 2026, signifying a strategic realignment within the company’s leadership structure.
Newly Appointed Senior Managerial Personnel
The following four executives have been appointed to key roles:
- Mr. Thomas Mathew: Appointed as Director, M&T*.
- Mr. Ashis Jain: Appointed as Procurement Director*.
- Mr. Purushottam Bedare: Appointed as Commercial Director, IP*.
- Mr. Vikram Maladi: Appointed as Supply Chain Director*.
Note: These appointees are explicitly confirmed as not being directors on the Board of the Company.
Professional Profiles of Appointees
Mr. Thomas Mathew (Director, M&T)
Mr. Mathew is an established sales professional with 28 years’ experience. His expertise spans strategic planning, customer relationship management, product strategy, market optimization, and pricing. He began his career with the Company, spending over 22 years in roles covering sales, business development, and technical marketing. Previously, he served as Director of Marketing & Solutions, R&D, and Quality Control at RHI Magnesita, leading multinational teams across various regions before rejoining Vesuvius.
Mr. Ashis Jain (Procurement Director)
Mr. Jain is a seasoned procurement leader with 15 years of experience. Before his current role, he served as Head – Global Sourcing, Bulk Commodities at Tata Steel, where he managed procurement across India and the UK. He has led major transformation initiatives focusing on synergy, digitalization, and industrial business excellence, building a strong foundation in TQM and ISO-based process improvements.
Mr. Purushottam Bedare (Commercial Director, IP)
Mr. Bedare possesses over 19 years of extensive experience managing large-scale Iron & Steel accounts and multi-disciplinary teams. He has a proven track record in driving P&L health and sustainable growth across high-temperature sectors including Cement, Aluminum, and Ferrous metals. He has expertise in Marketing, Technology, and Sales aimed at creating value-driven solutions. Mr. Bedare has been associated with the Company for the last 8 years, having previously worked with Calderys India Refractories Ltd for 11 years.
Mr. Vikram Maladi (Supply Chain Director)
Mr. Maladi brings more than 17 years’ experience across supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, and operations, primarily within the FMCG sector. Prior to joining Vesuvius, Mr. Maladi spent 12 years with Amway India Enterprises, leading end-to-end planning, buying, and distribution. He also has 5 years of experience with Godrej Consumer Products. He has a strong record in driving service excellence, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
Disclosure Requirement Compliance
The company confirms that there are no disclosure relationships between directors relevant to these new appointments, as all appointees fall under the Senior Managerial Personnel category and are not serving as Board Directors.
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