Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Miniratna - I PSE under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, GOI, has announced an important leadership change at the Board level. Mr. R M Uthayaraja has taken over as Director [Manufacturing Businesses] with effect from 14 July 2022. Mr. Uthayaraja will be overseeing the Manufacturing Businesses which include Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants, Chemicals and Refinery and Oil Field Services of the Company. 

Profile of Mr. R M Uthayaraja

Prior to taking over as Director [Manufacturing Businesses], Mr. R M Uthayaraja spearheaded the Industrial Packaging and Chemicals businesses of Balmer Lawrie as Executive Director. He was also the Administration Head for both the Western and Sothern Regions of the Company. A seasoned professional, Mr. Uthayaraja has over 31 years of rich experience in various industries like Distillery, Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Beverages, Leather Chemicals and Industrial Packaging.  

After completing his Chemical Engineering from M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, he commenced his career with M/s. Trichy Distilleries & Chemicals Ltd., and worked in a major Pharma Company M/s. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. A proficient technocrat, Mr. Uthayaraja has worked in various parts of the country, and for over a decade now, has been holding business leadership roles. He is adept in managing business operations with focus on top and bottom-line performance.