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Shivnath Thukral to Head Essar Corporate Branding, Strategic Initiatives
10/12/2009 - The Essar Group appoints Shivnath Thukral as its Group President – Corporate Branding & Strategic Initiatives, effective October 12.
The Essar Group recently appointed Shivnath Thukral as its Group President – Corporate Branding & Strategic Initiatives, effective October 12.
Thukral holds a Masters Degree in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, and also has a Master’s Degree in Media from the U.S. He was previously with NDTV, where he served for 14 years in different capacities, the last as Group Business Editor and Advisor – Strategy.
“Shivnath has a rich experience of analyzing Indian businesses, financial markets, and economic affairs. He also brings to the table international experience of engaging with global thinkers, economists, and CEOs,” said Shashi Ruia. “His skills and expertise will be invaluable in strategically reaching out to appropriately position the Essar Brand with its various stakeholders whilst articulating and helping Essar’s journey from being a domestic manufacturing company to being a respected global entrepreneur.”
Essar has made several global acquisitions and alliances in the last few years and has launched a refreshed brand identity and vision. The company says that Thukral’s inclusion in its senior leadership team will add great value to this transformational process.
The Essar Group is a multinational conglomerate and a leading global player in the sectors of Steel, Energy, Power, Communications, Shipping Ports & Logistics, and Construction. With operations in more than 20 countries across five continents, the Group's annual revenues were over USD 14 billion in FY08-09.
The Essar Group is a multinational conglomerate and a leading global player in the sectors of Steel, Energy, Power, Communications, Shipping Ports & Logistics, and Construction. With operations in more than 20 countries across five continents, the Group's annual revenues were over USD 14 billion in FY08-09.
