[ODUNEWS] January 19 – The Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc has approved the appointment of Mr Arvind Pathak as the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, with effect from March 1.
The company made the announcement in a corporate report made accessible to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Thursday.
The corporate disclosure, titled “Notification of Retirement of a Director and Appointment of a Director,” was signed by Mr Edward Imoedemhe, the company’s Acting Company Secretary/General Counsel.
Meanwhile, after three years on the Board of Directors and as the current Group Managing Director/CEO of Dangote Cement Plc, Mr Michel Puchercos will step down on Feb. 28.
Pathak is a seasoned corporate executive who formerly served as the MD and CEO of Birla Corporation Ltd.
He also served as Dangote Cement Plc’s Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Group Managing Director till 2021.
With over 30 years of experience in the cement sector, he has worked most of his tenure in turning around businesses, operations and maintenance of plants, as well as leading important greenfield projects.
“The appointment of Mr Arvind Pathak will be included in the agenda at the next Annual General Meeting for ratification by the shareholders in accordance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).
“The Board would like to thank Mr Michel Puchercos for his commitment and contributions to the Board and wishes him well in his future endeavours while welcoming Mr Arvind Pathak back to the Dangote family and wishing him success in his new role,” the company said
