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For Whom The Bell Tolls ?
Some 30 years ago , one of my Corporate Client retained my firm ( 3P
Consultants ) to find a “ Director – Finance “
During the process of headhunting , I approached the General Manager –
Finance of a thousand crore company ( - in those days , that was a huge
business )
After 30 minutes of explaining my Client company’s business / personal
background of the Owner chairman / growth
plans etc., I requested that potential candidate for his typed resume
He just opened his table drawer , pulled out his VISITING CARD , which
carried his Name / Designation / Employer Name / Phone No ( - in those days , one would carry several in
wallet ) and told me :
“ Mr Parekh , give this to your client . To consider me for this
position , here is ALL that he need to know about me “
I took the card and quietly walked out
But how things have changed !
In today’s news paper, I came across the following advt :
I asked GROK :
Hey Grok Bhai : Here is an advt for the
position of Chairman for Hindustan Copper Limited. Details are available at
> https://pesb.gov.in // Can you search profiles of professionals at
LinkedIn and submit a shortlist of 5 suiable candidates , along with their
contact details ?
GROK replied :
Shortlist of Suitable Candidates for Chairman & Managing Director,
Hindustan Copper Limited
Based on the advertisement from
the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) for Advertisement No. 92/2025,
I've shortlisted 5 highly qualified professionals with extensive leadership
experience in the copper, mining, and metals sectors in India. Suitability is
assessed against typical criteria for such a PSU role: 15+ years of senior
executive experience in mining/metals (especially copper), proven turnaround or
growth achievements, engineering/MBA qualifications, and familiarity with
Indian regulatory/PSU environments. Since direct access to the PESB site
yielded no results (possibly due to site updates), I relied on standard PSU
norms for CMD positions.
Contact details are not publicly
available on LinkedIn profiles (privacy settings limit this), but you can
connect via LinkedIn messaging or search professional directories. Applications
must be submitted via the PESB portal by 01/11/2025 (15:00 IST).
|
Candidate |
Current/Recent Role |
Key Qualifications & Experience |
Why Suitable |
LinkedIn Profile |
|
Pankaj Kumar |
CEO, JSW Copper and Metals Limited |
- B.Tech (likely engineering background, inferred
from industry roles). - 20+ years in copper: Ex-MD & CEO, GOCL
Corporation; CEO, Sterlite Copper (led operations, expansion). -
Achievements: Scaled copper production, managed large-scale
smelting/refining. |
Direct copper expertise in Indian private sector;
proven CEO track record in metals, ideal for HCL's mining & production
focus. |
|
|
Rohit Pathak |
CEO, Copper Business, Hindalco Industries Ltd |
- Alumnus, IIM Ahmedabad & BITS Pilani (EEE).
- 15+ years in metals: Led copper divisions, consulting/advisory roles. -
Achievements: Corporate Excellence Award; Chairman's Award from Aditya Birla
Group; grew non-ferrous metals ops. |
Strong copper leadership in a major Indian
conglomerate; awards highlight innovation in mining/supply chain, aligning
with HCL's expansion needs. |
|
|
Rana Som |
Advisor, Essar Group; Former CMD, NMDC Ltd &
HCL |
- Engineering/Management background (inferred
from PSU roles). - 30+ years: Architect of HCL turnaround; CMD NMDC (grew
reserves/production); led coal/shipping ventures. - Achievements: Transformed
HCL from losses to profitability; expanded NMDC globally. |
Direct prior CMD experience at HCL & NMDC;
unmatched PSU mining expertise, perfect for strategic revival. |
|
|
Dilip Gaur |
Director, Aditya Birla Group (Carbon Black,
Copper, Mining & Trading) |
- 40+ years in metals/mining: Ex-Deputy MD,
UltraTech Cement; P&L for $3.5B copper business (mines, smelting,
fertilizers). - Multi-industry exposure: Cement, chemicals, renewables. -
Achievements: Led global ops across geographies; mentored startups. |
Vast Aditya Birla experience in copper
mining/trading; senior director-level scale suits HCL's integrated
operations. |
|
|
B. Prabhakaran |
Managing Director, Thriveni Earthmovers Pvt. Ltd.
& Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd |
- B.Sc Computer Science. - 30+ years in mining:
Founded Thriveni (largest private mine developer); transformed into copper
mining leader; $8B group turnover. - Achievements: Rashtriya Nirman Ratan
Award; CSR excellence; integrated mining-energy ops. |
Proven mine development in copper/iron ore;
entrepreneurial growth in Indian mining, strong for HCL's exploration push. |
This shortlist prioritizes
diversity in experience (PSU, private sector, turnaround specialists). For full
vetting, cross-reference with PESB guidelines once accessible. If you need
outreach templates or more candidates, let me know!
I continued :
Hey Bro : That was perfect. Only hitch is
> These senior executives are simply unlikely to come accross that advt of
HCL - or for that matter , any Job Advt , anywhere ! But suppose they were to
approach you , upload their profiles and ask you to search SUITABLE positions
for them , then , can you find at least 2 suitable job openings ? If yes ,
please add one more column to the table you devised and list there the names of
those SUITABLE job-titles and the names of the related Employers
GROK replied :
Updated Shortlist of Suitable Candidates for Chairman & Managing
Director, Hindustan Copper Limited
Absolutely, bro—if these execs
uploaded their profiles and asked for matches, I'd scan current openings via
PESB, Naukri, LinkedIn Jobs, and sector-specific sites. As of October 10, 2025,
I've identified at least 2 suitable high-level roles per candidate (focusing on
mining/metals/copper PSUs or large corps, with 15+ yrs exp alignment). These
are active or recently advertised leadership spots emphasizing operations,
mining, and strategic growth. Note: Deadlines vary (e.g., some PESB roles close
soon); direct them to apply via portals.
I've added a new column: Suitable
Job Openings (with 2 examples each: Job Title - Employer).
|
Candidate |
Current/Recent Role |
Key Qualifications & Experience |
Why Suitable |
LinkedIn Profile |
Suitable Job Openings |
|
Pankaj Kumar |
CEO, JSW Copper and Metals Limited |
- B.Tech (likely engineering background, inferred
from industry roles). - 20+ years in copper: Ex-MD & CEO, GOCL
Corporation; CEO, Sterlite Copper (led operations, expansion). -
Achievements: Scaled copper production, managed large-scale
smelting/refining. |
Direct copper expertise in Indian private sector;
proven CEO track record in metals, ideal for HCL's mining & production
focus. |
Director (Mining) - NMDC Limited; Head of Mining
Operations - Vedanta Resources (Copper Division) |
|
|
Rohit Pathak |
CEO, Copper Business, Hindalco Industries Ltd |
- Alumnus, IIM Ahmedabad & BITS Pilani (EEE).
- 15+ years in metals: Led copper divisions, consulting/advisory roles. -
Achievements: Corporate Excellence Award; Chairman's Award from Aditya Birla
Group; grew non-ferrous metals ops. |
Strong copper leadership in a major Indian conglomerate;
awards highlight innovation in mining/supply chain, aligning with HCL's
expansion needs. |
Chairman & Managing Director - MOIL Limited;
Senior Vice President (Mining) - Aditya Birla Group |
|
|
Rana Som |
Advisor, Essar Group; Former CMD, NMDC Ltd &
HCL |
- Engineering/Management background (inferred
from PSU roles). - 30+ years: Architect of HCL turnaround; CMD NMDC (grew
reserves/production); led coal/shipping ventures. - Achievements: Transformed
HCL from losses to profitability; expanded NMDC globally. |
Direct prior CMD experience at HCL & NMDC;
unmatched PSU mining expertise, perfect for strategic revival. |
Chairman & Managing Director - Coal India
Limited; Director (Technical) - SAIL (Steel Authority of India) |
|
|
Dilip Gaur |
Director, Aditya Birla Group (Carbon Black, Copper,
Mining & Trading) |
- 40+ years in metals/mining: Ex-Deputy MD,
UltraTech Cement; P&L for $3.5B copper business (mines, smelting,
fertilizers). - Multi-industry exposure: Cement, chemicals, renewables. -
Achievements: Led global ops across geographies; mentored startups. |
Vast Aditya Birla experience in copper
mining/trading; senior director-level scale suits HCL's integrated
operations. |
Managing Director - MSPL Limited; Director
(Projects) - NALCO (National Aluminium Company) |
|
|
B. Prabhakaran |
Managing Director, Thriveni Earthmovers Pvt. Ltd.
& Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd |
- B.Sc Computer Science. - 30+ years in mining:
Founded Thriveni (largest private mine developer); transformed into copper
mining leader; $8B group turnover. - Achievements: Rashtriya Nirman Ratan
Award; CSR excellence; integrated mining-energy ops. |
Proven mine development in copper/iron ore;
entrepreneurial growth in Indian mining, strong for HCL's exploration push. |
Head - Mining (OBR & MDO) - JSW Steel;
Assistant Vice President/Sr. General Manager - Coal Mines, GAIL India |
These matches are tailored to
their copper/mining P&L experience—e.g., MOIL/Coal India for PSU scale,
Vedanta/Aditya Birla for private copper ops. If they upload CVs, I can refine
with exact eligibility checks or draft cover letters!
I continued :
Hey Grok Bhai : You are very good at your
searches bothways ! Here is a business idea > How about starting a JOB ALERT
service for Senior Executives , who do not have time to scan news papers ?
GROK replied :
Hey Bro! That’s a solid business
idea—tailoring a job alert service for senior executives who’re too busy to
sift through newspapers is a smart niche. With their packed schedules, a
curated, real-time service could be a game-changer. Here’s a quick take:
- Value Proposition: Deliver personalized, high-level job alerts
(C-suite, VP, director roles) sourced from PESB, LinkedIn, niche boards
like ExecuNet, and even unadvertised opportunities via executive search
firm networks. Focus on $150K+ roles in mining, metals, or related
sectors, aligning with execs like the ones we shortlisted.
- Execution: Use AI to scan job boards, PSU portals (e.g., pesb.gov.in), and
industry updates daily. Offer email/SMS alerts with vetted openings,
deadlines (like 01/11/2025 for HCL), and direct apply links. Add a premium
tier for resume optimization or recruiter intros.
- Market Fit: Senior execs (50+ yrs exp) often miss PSU ads or rely on
headhunters. Platforms like Executive Leaderboard and Chief Jobs already
prove demand, but a India-focused, copper/mining-specialized service could
stand out.
- Next Steps: Validate with a pilot—target 50 execs (e.g., our shortlist) with
a free trial. Build a simple site or app, leveraging existing APIs or web
scraping tools.
It’s viable if you keep it lean and targeted. Want to brainstorm
features or a Task Schedule for daily alerts? Let me know!
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