New Delhi: Sujoy Choudhury has taken charge as Director, Planning and Business Development (P & BD), Indian Oil Corporation Limited, one of India’s largest commercial enterprises and among the leading Indian companies in the Fortune Global 500 listings.

A Mechanical Engineer and MBA, Finance, from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Choudhury brings with him a vast cross-functional experience spanning every facet of the Indian energy business. He has rich experience working in Eastern, Western and Northern regions of the country and across various oil industry functions, including engineering, retail sales, and petrochemicals functions of the corporation. During his more than three decades of service, Choudhury has held several leadership positions.

Before assuming the office of Director, Planning and Business Development, Choudhury was heading Indian Oil’s Punjab state office wherein he was in-charge of all petroleum activities in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, and in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Chandigarh. His major contributions include strengthening the oil infrastructure of the State and UTs, introducing winter grade diesel for high altitude areas, developing specialized lubricants for the FMCG industry, and introducing geo-textiles and steel concrete structures for construction in hilly terrains.

Sharing his thoughts on the occasion, Choudhury said: “I believe that being able to work for Indian Oil is a rare opportunity as it empowers us to contribute directly to the great Indian growth story. In my new role, I would look forward to leveraging the commitment of my fellow IOCians in the business development group to power the aspirational growth trajectory of the energy of India. /BI/