Vesuvius India Appoints Four Senior Management Personnel Effective March 1, 2026
Vesuvius India Limited has appointed four senior management personnel effective March 1, 2026, following board approval on February 26, 2026. The appointments include Thomas Mathew as Director M&T, Ashis Jain as Procurement Director, Purushottam Bedare as Commercial Director IP, and Vikram Maladi as Supply Chain Director. The new executives bring combined experience of over 79 years across various industries including steel, FMCG, and industrial refractories, strengthening the company's leadership team across critical business functions.
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Vesuvius India Limited has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of four key personnel, as approved by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on February 26, 2026. The appointments will take effect from March 1, 2026.
New Senior Management Appointments
The company has made strategic appointments across critical business functions to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth initiatives.
| Position: | Name | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Director, M&T | Mr. Thomas Mathew | March 1, 2026 |
| Procurement Director | Mr. Ashis Jain | March 1, 2026 |
| Commercial Director, IP | Mr. Purushottam Bedare | March 1, 2026 |
| Supply Chain Director | Mr. Vikram Maladi | March 1, 2026 |
Leadership Profiles and Experience
Thomas Mathew - Director, M&T
Mr. Mathew brings 28 years of established sales experience with expertise in strategic planning, customer relationship management, product strategy, market optimization, and pricing. His career began with Vesuvius India, where he spent over 22 years in key roles spanning sales, business development, and technical marketing. He subsequently joined RHI Magnesita as Director of Marketing & Solutions, R&D, and Quality Control, leading multinational teams and global projects across India, western Asia, and Africa before rejoining the company.
Ashis Jain - Procurement Director
A seasoned procurement leader with 15 years of experience, Mr. Jain previously served as Head - Global Sourcing, Bulk Commodities at Tata Steel, managing procurement across India and the UK. He has led major transformation initiatives focused on synergy, digitalization (Procurement 4.0), and business excellence, with a strong foundation in TQM and ISO-based process improvements.
Purushottam Bedare - Commercial Director, IP
Mr. Bedare has over 19 years of extensive experience managing large-scale Iron & Steel accounts and multi-disciplinary teams. He has a proven track record in driving P&L health and sustainable growth across high-temperature industrial sectors, including Cement, Aluminum, Ferrous, and Non-Ferrous metals. He has been associated with Vesuvius India for the last 8 years and previously worked with Calderys India Refractories Ltd for 11 years.
Vikram Maladi - Supply Chain Director
With more than 17 years of experience across supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, and operations in the FMCG sector, Mr. Maladi brings valuable expertise to the role. He spent 12 years with Amway India Enterprises, leading end-to-end planning, buying, and distribution, and 5 years with Godrej Consumer Products, demonstrating a strong track record in driving service excellence, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
Regulatory Compliance
The appointments have been made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has informed both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about these senior management changes as required under the listing regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for Vesuvius
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.25% | +4.37% | +16.43% | +1.97% | +32.79% | +387.65% |
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