Appointed 2 October 2024. Renowned for steering multi-billion-dollar projects and orchestrating turnarounds, Naresh is a seasoned expert in oil and gas market development.  Naresh’s career includes pivotal roles as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Essar Oil Limited (then India’s second-largest private oil company) and Chief Executive Officer of Essar Energy Plc UK (then a FTSE 100 energy company).Leading Essar Oil UK Limited UK as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman, Naresh played a crucial role in a prominent oil refining and marketing company.

His previous roles have also included Director (Planning & Business Development) at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Chief Executive Officer of ONGC Mittal Energy Ltd UK, and Non-Independent Director roles at notable energy companies globally. A chartered accountant and an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), Naresh’s industry prowess is augmented by specialised education, including the Advanced Financial Management Programme in Oil and Gas from the University of Texas, Dallas, USA.