UltraTech Cement Appoints Jayant Dua as MD
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March 2026 : In a move that signals a smooth and deliberate leadership transition, the Board of Directors at UltraTech Cement has recently announced the appointment of Mr. Jayant Dua as the company’s next Managing Director. The decision, rooted in a long-term succession plan, was finalized during a board meeting today following a recommendation from the Nomination, Remuneration, and Compensation Committee.
Starting April 1, 2026, Mr. Dua will step into the role of Managing Director (Designate) and join the Senior Management Personnel. The official baton-pass occurs on January 1, 2027, when he will take over as Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel for a four-year term. He succeeds Mr. K.C. Jhanwar, whose tenure concludes on December 31, 2026.
Mr. Dua isn’t just a seasoned executive; he is a homegrown leader with a 37-year career characterized by versatility. Having joined the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) in 1996 within the cement business, he has spent nearly three decades navigating the complexities of diverse industries.
His professional journey is a masterclass in scale, moving from early roles at Hitkari Potteries, Shaw Wallace, NIIT, and Holtec Consulting to significant leadership milestones within ABG. He has steered major entities including Grasim Industries, Birla NGK Insulators, Aditya Birla Insulators, and Birla Sunlife Insurance Company. Notably, he managed the cement business at Century Textiles & Industries and led the Chlor-Alkali business before his recent elevation as Business Head for Renewables and Textiles.
Mr. Dua’s foundation is built on elite academic credentials. He holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi, a PGPIM from IMI Delhi, and is an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School.
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