S Paramasivan, Managing Director, Afcons, is the new Chairman of Project Export Promotion Council (PEPC), succeeding his Vice-Chairman role (2023-25). PEPC was established in 1984 by India’s Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Ajay Bhadoo has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Government e Marketplace (GeM). Currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, he will take on this role alongside his existing responsibilities. An IAS officer of the 1999 Gujarat cadre, he brings over two decades of experience in policy and governance. 

Ravish Sharma has taken up the role of Deputy CEO & Whole-Time Director, Vedanta ESL. With two decades of experience, he has held several key leadership positions at Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (Vedanta), at Hindustan Zinc Limited (Vedanta) where he managed business development and operational strategies.

Saunak Gupta has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA). Gupta brings 26 years of experience across Blue Star, Wipro, Berger Paints, and PwC, and his expertise spans mergers & acquisitions, strategic tie-ups, treasury management, and financial planning.