Saurashtra Cement Appoints Ms. Sonali Sanas as CEO of Paints Division
Saurashtra Cement Limited has appointed Ms. Sonali Sanas as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Paints Division, following the resignation of Mr. Surender Bhatia from the post. The Board of Directors approved the appointment on June 18, 2026.Ms. Sanas is set to assume the role effective August 16, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, she will continue in her capacity as CEO (Designate) for the company during this period. The company confirmed that efforts are underway to find replacements for her other existing senior leadership positions within the organization.
Ms. Sanas possesses over 26 years of diverse leadership experience and is an integral part of Saurashtra Cement Limited, having been associated with the company for more than 11 years. She currently serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, and since last year, she has also served as the Chief Human Resource Officer.
In her professional career, Ms. Sanas has demonstrated a proven ability to lead across various sectors, including Cement, Steel, Media, and Family Office environments. Prior to joining Saurashtra Cement, she held senior leadership roles with reputed organizations such as the Ispat-Mittal Group, Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited, and the Dainik Bhaskar Group.
Since the acquisition of the Paints Business, Ms. Sanas has been instrumental in supporting Snowcem Paints across several strategic and operational areas. Her contributions include talent acquisition, employee training and development, organizational capability building, and general business operations.
Key details regarding Ms. Sanas' background are summarized below:
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Experience | Over 26 years in corporate leadership, governance, and business operations. |
| Qualifications | Qualified Company Secretary; law graduate with a postgraduate degree in Financial Management. |
| Executive Education | Advanced Management Program from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; General Management Program from IIM Raipur; CHRO Program from the Indian School of Business (ISB). |
| Previous Employers | Ispat-Mittal Group, Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited, and Dainik Bhaskar Group. |
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