With more than 37 years of successful experience in cement manufacturing, consistently offering fiscal strategic, and operational leadership, having through uniquely challenging situations. Beginning with the foundation of an engineering degree from a prestigious institute in India, Anoop Saxena's educational odyssey culminated in a one-year immersive course in Industrial Engineering and Process Optimization at the esteemed National Institute in Industrial Engineering, Powai Mumbai (NITIE). He traversed international landscapes, partaking in a transformative Leadership Development Program at IMD, nestled in the picturesque city of Lausanne, Switzerland, to pursue leadership excellence. For the past decade, he has been an integral part of the Vicat Group, where he currently assumes the responsibility of spearheading the group's operations in India. His commitment extends beyond traditional roles, as he champions the transformative "Value Chain Excellence" program. His visionary approach is evident in his dedicated efforts to reduce dependencies on fossil fuel usage in cement manufacturing through innovative measures such as the incorporation of industrial waste and municipal waste into the production process. Furthermore, he focuses on reducing carbon emissions and adopting renewable energy sources, including Solar Power and Waste Heat Recovery Systems. Before joining the Vicat Group, his illustrious career unfolded over 26 years with ACC (Holcim India), where he served in various capacities, further enriching his expertise and contributing significantly to the sector's growth and evolution.

He has garnered an array of accolades and commendations for his exceptional leadership and remarkable contributions to the manufacturing and cement industries. Particularly noteworthy are:

• CEO of the Year, 2023 in the Manufacturing sector by Outlook Business, from Asia One Asia's Greatest Leader 2023 award, Global Asian of the Year 2022-23, & Global Indian of the Year 2019-20 by URS & Asia One
• Bhartiya Mahantam Vikas Puraskar 2018-19" in the 12th Edition of Asian Business & Social Forum and the 4th Edition of Pride of the Nation Series India's Greatest Brands & Leaders Awards & Business Summit-2019
• Inspirational Leaders Award 2018 at the UK-Asia Business Summit 2018 in London, conceived by WCRCINT+

In addition to his achievements, both Vicat and Bharathi Cement have been honoured with:

These collective experiences have woven a tapestry of knowledge and expertise, positioning Anoop Kumar Saxena as a luminary in the realm of engineering and leadership. Termed a dynamic "DOER," Mr. Saxena's leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in a culture of speed. This encompasses the rapid execution of ideas, from conception to implementation, recognizing the paramount importance of timely action in today's competitive landscape, His inspiration extends to a relentless pursuit of learning from others, breaking down hierarchical barriers to foster and environment of continuous growth.