Amol Mehra

About Amol Mehra

Transformational Leader | Global Commodity Expert | C-Level Executive with 25+ Years Driving Growth in Complex MarketsOrchestrating strategic growth and operational excellence in global commodity businesses spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Proven C-suite leader adept at steering Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Business Transformation in dynamic industries including Metals, Coal, Shipping, and Batteries. Track record of leading multicultural teams, pioneering digital business models, and delivering results in challenging landscapes.Key Highlights-Global Strategic Leadership: Directed businesses worth $7b+ annual sales with global footprint across Africa (Zambia), China, India, SEA, Europe- C-Level Expertise: Chief Procurement Officer (Exide Industries); CBO Coal Business (Adani Enterprises); CEO, Lykos India (Trafigura’s digital commodity platform)- Commodity & Market Mastery: Deep expertise in Copper, Aluminum, Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Coal, Batteries with nuanced understanding of regional market dynamics- Transformational Achievements- Spearheaded digital selling innovation at Lykos India, revolutionizing non-ferrous metals commerce- Led $60M+ logistics spend optimizations at Konkola Copper Mines, Africa- Drove business turnaround and growth in volatile commodity cycles- Developed Frist of its type Coal Trading Platform, E Commerce Platform for Coal- Entrepreneurial Vision: Co-founder, VedX International.Leadership DNA- Strategic Vision: Crafting growth roadmaps in volatile global markets- Operational Excellence: Optimizing sales, logistics, procurement ecosystems - Digital Prowess: Championed digital transformation in traditional commodity trading- Multicultural Leadership: Successfully led diverse teams across continents.Core Competencies- Indian/ Global Business Strategy- Sales & Commercial Excellence- Digital Business Innovation- Risk Management in Commodities- Cross-border Team Leadership- Procurement & Supply Chain LeadershipNotable Tenures-CPO, Exide Industries (India’s leading battery manufacturer)-CBO, Coal Business, Adani Enterprises (Global)-CEO, Lykos India (Trafigura)Geographic & Sector Expertise Africa | China | India | SEA | Europe | Middle East | Metals | Coal | Shipping | Batteries

Experience

1. President & Chief Procurement Officer (Cpo)

   Exide Industries Limited

   Dec 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Oversaw all procurement activities at Exide Industries, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and policy compliance. • Guiding regulatory frameworks while enhancing operational efficiency and alignment with ESG goals. • Driving digital transformation initiatives and talent development within the procurement function. • Focused on strategic purchasing of lead and battery scrap in both domestic and import markets.

Education

• Bharati Vidyapeeth

  MBA, Marketing

  1996 — 1998

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  School, Science

  1985 — 1991

• DY Patil College of Engg & Tec

  BE, Mechanical

  1991 — 1996

Skills

• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Concentrate Buying
• Shipping
• Customer Support
• Market Research
• Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Mining
• Contract Management
• Chartering
• International Sales
• Business Strategy
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Sales Management
• Logistics Management
• Purchasing
• Team Management
• Business Analysis
• Sales
• Metals
• Factory
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Managing Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Sales Policy Development