The company disclosed in a statement that the new CEO’s
tenure begins on March 1, 2023.
It stated that Pathak will replace Frenchman Michel
Puchercos, who will exit from the firm at the end of February after three years
at the helms of affairs.
Pathak led India’s Birla Corporation, a cement producer
before he became the chief operating officer and deputy managing director of
Dangote Cement.
He had formerly served at Mumbai-based Associated Cement
Company Limited as regional CEO and has experience spanning more than 30 years,
which includes transforming businesses, spearheading crucial greenfield
projects, as well as overseeing operations and plant maintenance.
According to the statement, the newly appointed CEO obtained
a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Roorkee now IIT
Roorkee in 1980 and a postgraduate degree in Industrial Engineering and
Management in 1982.
“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,” Dangote Cement said.