UltraTech Cement Limited has unveiled a leadership transition, naming Jayant Dua as Managing Director (Designate) with effect from 1 April 2026, and subsequently as Additional Director, Managing Director and Key Managerial Personnel from 1 January 2027. The four-year MD term is slated to run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030, subject to shareholders’ approval, following the completion of the current MD K. C. Jhanwar’s term on 31 December 2026. The board approved Dua’s elevation after the Nomination, Remuneration and Compensation Committee recommended the move, signaling a deliberate succession plan at the helm of UltraTech Cement.
Dua brings a 37-year track record in the Aditya Birla Group, having started in 1996 in its Cement Business and carrying leadership responsibilities across diverse functions and businesses. Over the last two decades, he has shouldered multiple P&L and CEO roles, steering units in Insulators, Insurance, Century Cement and Chlor-Alkali. In 2023, he was elevated to Business Head – Renewables and Textiles, demonstrating a breadth of leadership across industries beyond core cement operations.
The announcement highlights Dua’s formative qualifications, including an Engineering degree from IIT Delhi, an MBA from the International Management Institute, and completion of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. His appointment is framed as a strategic move to harness his cross-functional leadership experience and transformative track record as UltraTech navigates growth and evolving energy and materials landscapes in the years ahead.
K. C. Jhanwar’s term as Managing Director concludes at year-end 2026, paving the pathway for this transition. UltraTech’s leadership reshuffle reinforces a focus on sustained performance, governance, and a leadership trajectory that blends deep manufacturing expertise with exposure to renewables and broader strategic platforms.