Vinay Prakash

Dr. Vinay Prakash, Ph.D. in Mining, is one of the most recognised leaders in the areas of energy, infrastructure, metals and minerals. He has nurtured the Natural Resources vertical of the Adani Group since its inception and steered its diversification in India as well as overseas. The Natural Resources vertical comprises Integrated Coal Management, Iron Ore, Copper, Aluminium, Minerals, Bunkering, LPG, ATF and mining businesses. He is an energy enthusiast and sustainability champion.

His vision and leadership have led Adani Natural Resources (ANR) to the forefront of growth and excellence and earned it several awards for its commitment to the environment, community engagement, sustainability and safety, making ANR a Great Place to Work in India.

He has held key positions in various industry bodies, leading committees of FIMI, ASSOCHAM, FICCI and CII, where he championed ideas of responsible and sustainable mining. He has been honoured on many prestigious platforms, including the Global Business Excellence Award at the World PetroCoal Congress 2017.

Dr. Prakash holds a doctorate from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad. He is also a mechanical engineer with a postgraduate diploma in Operations/Material Management and an MBA in Finance.

Prior to joining the Adani Group in 2001, he worked with the Aditya Birla Group for eight years.