Vedanta announces new appointments, advisory board for oil business

Vedanta, an Indian multinational corporation specialising in metals and oil, announced on Friday a series of new appointments for its aluminium and oil divisions. Additionally, the company unveiled plans for a new advisory board to guide the oil and gas sector.

John Slaven has been appointed as chief executive officer for the Aluminium Business, also being designated as senior management personnel (SMP), effective from October 3 for a term of 3.5 years. “John will spearhead all aspects of the aluminium business’s growth and strategy at Vedanta, including the cultivation of strategic alliances with global partners to expedite business delivery.