Jai Prakash Dwivedi Takes Over as CMD, WCL: Details As of February 1st, 2024
Here are the details about Jai Prakash Dwivedi taking over as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL):
Effective Date: He assumed charge on February 1st, 2024.
Previous Role: Prior to this appointment, he served as Director (Technical) at WCL itself.
Term: He will hold the position of CMD until his superannuation on January 31st, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Experience: Dwivedi boasts over 37 years of experience in opencast and underground coal mining. He began his career in Coal India Limited (CIL) and gained experience in various subsidiaries before joining WCL.
Selection Process: He was recommended for the CMD position by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) after being shortlisted from a pool of nine candidates.
