Mumbai, 20 June 2026: The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 19, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Hindustan Zinc announced the appointment of Amarendu Prakash as its chief executive officer-designate, effective 19 June 2026.
Shri Amarendu Prakash brings more than three decades of experience in the steel industry, with expertise spanning operations, project execution, technology, and strategic management. He most recently served as Chairman and Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), where he led the company’s transformation initiatives focused on capacity expansion, operational excellence, digitalisation, and sustainability.
Before taking charge as CMD of SAIL, Prakash held several key leadership positions within the organisation, including Director-in-Charge of the Burnpur and Bokaro steel plants.
