AK Chattopadhyay appointed joint managing director, Tata Refractories
April 1, 2008

AK Chattopadhyay has been appointed as joint managing director of Tata Refractories with effect from April 1, 2008. He was the executive director of the company since May 2002. Earlier he had worked as senior VP and chief executive of Refractories Business of ACC (presently ACE Refractories), whose business grew manifold during his tenure. He also turned around Khambalia plant of Dalmia group during 1988 from a troubled unit to a money-spinner when he was the works manager there.

An MTech (chemical) with specialisation in ceramic technology PhD (tech) from Kolkata University, Chattopadhyay is a noted refractories technologist in the country and has authored nearly 40 technical papers which were presented in national and international seminars and published in technical journals. He is also a guest lecturer in Kolkata University. In recognition of his contribution, he was conferred with “Best Refractories Technologist” award in 1996.

Having completed Global Management Development Programme from the University of Michigan – Business School and INSEAD Program (Sr Executive Management Development Program) from France in 2005, Chattopadhyay is also an excellent man manager. He has been instrumental in substantial business growth of TRL as well as in bringing about a number of systemic and process improvements.He is presently holding the post of chairman of IRMA (Indian Refractories Makers Association) and in that capacity has organised an International conference, IREFCON’08.