ACC appoints Harish Badami as new CEO and MD

As per the decision held in the meeting of board of directors of ACC Ltd., the company has appointed Harish Badami as CEO and MD with effect from 1st August to succeed Kuldip Kaura. Mr Kaura will continue to be associated with the company in the capacity of adviser to the board.
Expressing the sentiment of the board, N S Sekhsaria, Chairman, said, “We are indeed very pleased to have Mr Badami on board and I am sure with his background and rich experience he will lead ACC in the new phase of growth.”
Mr Badami is a B. Tech from IIT Mumbai and an MBA from IIM Kolkata. He has over 25 years experience in the chemical industry with leading multinational companies like ICI, Rohm and Haas/Dow Chemicals and Celanese India. He was President and MD of Dow Chemicals during the period 2009 – 2011 and till recently the MD of Celanese India.
Mr Kaura, present CEO and MD, said, “I must thank the ACC for making me reboot and giving me the opportunity to lead ACC. It has been a rewarding four years and we were able to focus on operational excellence and building organisational health.”
Mr Badami, CEO and MD Designate, said, “I am happy to be a part of an organisation which commands so much respect, which has such a rich heritage, value system and an outstanding brand that I admire. At this juncture, with the economy showing positive signs, I look forward to the exciting opportunity to participate in its growth.”

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