Shri Arvind Kumar had joined IndianOil in 1990 and has more than three decades of rich experience in the field of Engineering, Project Management, Materials & Contract Management and Plant Operations & Maintenance including Unit Head of Mathura Refinery and Executive Director (Projects). During his tenure as Executive Director (Projects) in Refineries Division, Shri Kumar played an instrumental role in handling mega Refineries and Petrochemicals projects.
Prior to joining as Director (Refineries) of IndianOil, he was the Managing Director of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a listed Subsidiary of IndianOil. He was also the Non-Executive Chairman of Indian Additives Limited (a Joint Venture Company of CPCL & Chevron) and a Non-Executive Director in Cauvery Basin Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (a Joint Venture of IndianOil & CPCL).
His professional credentials are further enhanced by a Level A Certification in Project Management (Certified Project Director IPMA Level A) from the International Project Management Association (IPMA).
As President of Manali Industries Association (MIA), Chennai, comprising of Petroleum, Chemical, Petrochemical and Engineering Industries, he made significant contribution for the growth of industrialization in Tamil Nadu.