Ajay Gupta
Chief Executive Officer at Century Pulp & Paper | Aditya Birla Group
Aditya Birla Group•Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, India
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Global Business Leader and CEO delivering above-industry EBITDA across countries and sectors. I align performance with purpose to drive lasting results. My leadership blends empathy, discipline, and a “Sherpa mindset.” I build high-trust cultures and guide teams to sustainable success. Passionate about safety, quality, and long-term growth—always non-negotiable. Mentor at heart and lifelong sports enthusiast. I thrive on unlocking potential and uniting teams around shared goals. In transformation or growth, I lead by listening, empowering, and being a potential harmonizer.
Career Timeline
- Aditya Birla GroupCurrentJun 2024–Present· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Executive Officer, Century Pulp & PaperCurrentJun 2024–Present
- Nov 2017–Jun 2024· 6 yrs 7 mos
- Senior President and Unit HeadNov 2017–Jun 2024
- May 2016–Oct 2017· 1 yr 5 mos
- Head, Business UnitMay 2016–Oct 2017
- Jun 2015–May 2016· 11 mos
- Director, Information Technology, SiteJun 2015–May 2016
- Oct 2013–Jun 2015· 1 yr 8 mos
- Director, Information Technology, SiteOct 2013–Jun 2015
- Nov 2006–Sep 2013· 6 yrs 10 mos
- Joint President - Technical, IR & HRJul 2010–Sep 2013
- Vice President, TechnicalNov 2006–Jun 2010
- Nov 1987–Nov 2006· 19 yrs
- Assistant Vice President - TechnicalNov 1987–Nov 2006
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Amity University
18 Months course on P&L leadership
Business Administration and Management, General
INSEADInstruments of Environmental Management
Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft, e.v. GERMANY
Management Program for Technologists
General Management
Indian Institute of Management BangaloreDiploma in Business Management
All India Council for Management Studies, Chennai
Master of Technology (MTech)
Industrial Production
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
Chemical Engineering
Panjab University