Vedanta Resources, a global player in natural resources, energy, and technology, has appointed Deshnee Naidoo as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 20, 2025. Deshnee, formerly CEO of Vale Base Metals, brings extensive leadership experience in the resources sector.
She previously served Vedanta from 2014 to 2020, holding key roles as CEO of Africa Base Metals and CEO of Vedanta Zinc International. With 27 years in the industry, her expertise spans multiple regions and a diverse range of metals and minerals.
Announcing her appointment, Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, stated, “Deshnee joins us at a transformative period. After 25 years of establishing Vedanta as a leader in India’s resources sector, we are now entering a new era of growth, with a vision to become a $100 billion company in critical minerals, energy, and technology. Her leadership and commitment to sustainability align with our core values and long-term ambitions.”
Vedanta Resources is undergoing a strategic shift, accelerating its role in India’s industrial growth while expanding globally. Under its “Transformational Blueprint,” the company is prioritizing sustainable growth, green energy, circular economy initiatives, and digital advancements. The demerger of Vedanta Ltd aims to unlock greater value for stakeholders, while the acquisition of key mineral blocks strengthens its resource portfolio.
Deshnee Naidoo described her return to Vedanta as a “homecoming” and expressed enthusiasm for the company’s ambitious growth plans. “The demerger creates a significant opportunity, and under Mr. Anil Agarwal’s vision, we will work towards establishing Vedanta as a global leader in critical minerals, renewable energy, and emerging technologies,” she said.
Vedanta Resources, headquartered in London, operates across India, South Africa, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Namibia, and Liberia. Its diversified portfolio includes zinc, aluminum, oil and gas, silver, copper, iron ore, steel, nickel, cobalt, and commercial energy, making it a key player in the global resource industry.
