PRATEEK KUMAR

Spearhead the end-to-end development and operationalization of 15 MTPA greenfield bauxite mines, integrating regulatory, community, logistical, and digital priorities to deliver value in line with Vedanta's growth ambitions and sustainability charter.

• Leading regulatory approvals for major bauxite projects, including environmental & forest clearance, mining plan preparation, and land acquisition across government, private, and forest domains.
• Directed critical logistics and infrastructure initiatives (hill access roads, bypass highways, sidings) to deliver efficient mine-to-market supply chains.
• Championed digital mining, IoT, and automation pilots to improve productivity, traceability, and safety.
• Built and developed a diverse, multiskilled team; launched employee engagement programs, succession planning, and talent upskilling.
• Drove stakeholder collaboration—government, local communities, regulators—delivering sustainable project outcomes and positive social impact.

• Head Operations Bauxite Mines Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh
• Responsible for mining, transport and railment of 4 mio Ton of Bauxite to Alumina Refineries within in Budgeted Cost & Quality
• Successfully leading 3 Clusters covering 18 mines, 200 people team, Business Value ₹ 500 Cr
• Established Safety process and systems emphasizing institutionalizing Safety as a Value
• Improved maintenance system and achieved ever highest annual dispatch >3.2 Lakh T at Bagru Mines
• Executed Capex Project valuing > ₹ 150 Cr – Young Manager Hostel, R & R in Villages, Bio Parks
• Obtained necessary clearances, acquired Land, and made green field Bauxite Mines 4.5 LTPA Operational
• Driving land acquisition across mines with an annual target of > 400 acres
• Maintain harmonious relationship with stakeholders: community around mines, trade union and truck associations
• Active interaction and liaison with IBM, DGMS, District Administration and concerned statutory bodies
• Implemented targeted business projects to adopt inhouse developed Sustainable Mining Charter
• Drive the implementation of impactful digitalization projects, including Logistics Management and Mines Integration
• Received awards & accolades: IBM five-star rating, British Safety Council Award, FIMI awards, NAMC & CII Safety awards
• Human Capital Leadership - Catalyst for change, adept in recruitment, succession planning, performance management, and training & development

• Managed mining & logistics for 3 clinker plants, leading national record productions and enhanced supply reliabilities.
• Piloted major change management rollouts (Lean/Six Sigma, SAP-BI dashboards) and global sourcing initiatives.
• Led transformation teams for digital project integration, vendor assessment, and best-in-class safety/risk systems.
• Drove strategic planning for equipment investment, new asset launches, and value-based procurement.

• Increased mines output to 10 MT/year through continuous process improvements, manpower optimization, and vendor management.
• Modernized explosives procurement and introduced automated performance tracking for HEMM and mining operations.