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Deshnee Naidoo appointed Vedanta Resources CEO
Prior to her appointment, Naidoo was the CEO of Vale Base Metals, a leading global producer of nickel and copper

Vedanta Resources Ltd, the parent company of Mumbai-based Vedanta Ltd, has appointed Deshnee Naidoo as its first ever chief executive officer (CEO).
Her appointment is effective 20 January, the company said in a statement.
Naidoo has more than 27 years of experience in the resources industry.
Prior to her appointment, she was the CEO of Vale Base Metals, a leading global producer of nickel and copper.
Naidoo was with Vedanta from 2014 to 2020, holding leadership roles such as CEO of Africa Base Metals and CEO of Vedanta Zinc International.
“Deshnee joins us at an exciting phase in our journey. After an amazing 25 years in which we have emerged as India’s champion in the resources sector, we are now embarking on a new phase of growth which will make us a $100 billion critical minerals, energy, and technology company, serving India and the world,” Anil Agarwal, Vedanta Group chairman, said in a statement.
Vedanta Resources’ subsidiary Vedanta Ltd focusing on demerging its businesses to unlock value for its stakeholders. The company is also strengthening its portfolio through the acquisition of prime mineral blocks.