Independent Director
Shri Prakash Samudra studied Chemical Engineering at The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay and graduated in 1973. From 1973 until 1981, Shri Samudra worked in Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Mumbai. In 1981, he joined thyssenkrupp Uhde Group formally known as UHDE India Ltd. Shri Samudra has a rich experience in acquisition and project implementation including Planning, Procurement and Construction of several EPC-LSTK /EPCM projects in the field of Petrochemicals, Caustic Soda/Chlorine, Polymers, Fertilisers, Oil Refinery, Organic and Inorganic Chemicals, Cryogenic Tank Systems in India and Middle East region. Shri Samudra has been the Chairman of various leading industry associations such as the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE, Mumbai Regional Center) for 2 years from 2005-07 and the Process Plant & Machinery Association of India (PPMAI) for 2 years from 2003-05. He superannuated from thyssenkrupp Uhde India in June 2021 as the Managing Director & CEO. He is active presently in the Industry as a Consultant.