In a statement, Ambuja Cement said Jha will return to India to take over as managing director and chief executive, effective 1 March.

“India is one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world. From individual house builders to large infrastructure projects, the construction and cement industries are at the heart of this growth. Ambuja Cement is a strong retail brand, and I am extremely excited to be back in India to follow my passion through this brand,” Jha said.

You can find the company’s full statement here. Indian financial portal moneycontrol.com also has coverage here.