Dangote Cement Plc’s Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Arvind Pathak as the company’s Group Managing Director, effective March 1.
This was revealed in a statement signed by Company Secretary Edward Imoedemhe and retrieved from the Nigerian Exchange’s website.
Pathak’s appointment comes after the departure of Michel Puchercos from the Board of Directors and as Group Managing Director/CEO of Dangote Cement Plc on February 28, 2023.
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The nomination of Pathak will be included on the agenda of the upcoming Annual General Meeting for ratification by shareholders in compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act, according to the company.
As a result, the Board thanked Michel Puchercos for his dedication and services to the Board and wished him luck in his future pursuits, while also welcoming Mr. Arvind Pathak back to the Dangote family and wishing him success in his new position.
Pathak’s background:
Pathak is a seasoned corporate executive who formerly served as the MD and CEO of Birla Corporation Ltd.
He also served as Dangote Cement Plc’s Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Group Managing Director till 2021.
With over 30 years of experience in the cement sector, he has spent the majority of his time turning around enterprises, operating and maintaining plants, and directing significant greenfield projects.
