Vartika Shukla on September 1 took charge as the first woman Chairperson and Managing Director of public sector enterprise Engineers India Limited (EIL).
A graduate in Chemical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Vartika joined Engineers India Limited in 1988 and possesses extensive consulting experience comprising Design, Engineering, and Implementation of complexes in Refining, Gas Processing, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, etc.
She has led to the successful completion of many prestigious projects for clients in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industry both in India and Overseas.
In line with the Government of India’s emphasis on deploying alternative fuel sources to supplement the energy requirements of the country, she has also been spearheading the Company’s initiatives in new energy areas like Bio Fuels, Coal Gasification, Waste to Fuel, Hydrogen Energy, etc.
These initiatives will not only strengthen the energy infrastructure of the country but will also promote the sustainability mission.
In a statement, Vartika said, “While EIL’s leadership position in the domestic hydrocarbon sector is unparalleled, the company will strive to consolidate its international footprint by mapping high potential geographies and forging strategic alliances,”
“We must strive to usher in a new era of Customer Delight through immaculate services and innovation in our operations,” she added.
