Dr. SOUMYA RANJAN SAMAL (CHAIRMAN CUM MANAGING DIRECTOR)
Dr. Soumya Ranjan Samal, hails from an enduring business family with a knack of business expertise. After graduation from Berhampur University, he got into the mainstream of family business in transportation and order supply with different govt. and private sector organisations. His acumen in business got tuned and matured over the time and he embarked upon breaking new grounds by exploring immense possibilities in the field of Construction and Mining with technical know-how, administrative capabilities, experiments and experiences in business. He created a reputation and niche for himself with various clients for timely and quality execution of work. He started a separate firm to execute various Mining & Civil Works related to Mining Work in the year 1991. Since its inception, the firm had undertaken and completed various contracts in the infrastructure sector like excavation and raising of minerals, construction of roads, buildings and other civil structures in mining area and now executing infrastructure development work (Civil Work) contracts on full swing. By 2005-06 under the leadership of Mr. Soumya Ranjan Samal, the firm ventured into the mining industry and executed various projects in Odisha. Today under his supervision, KCCL is a premier and eminent mining organisation. The dynamism, dedication, determination and charisma of his business skills has plummeted him and the Company to new heights. He is currently discharging the duty as Chairman cum Managing Director of the Company.
Mrs. ARCHANA SAMAL (WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR - ADMINISTRATION)
Behind every successful man, there is a woman. Mrs. Archana Samal, wife of Dr. Soumya Ranjan Samal, has extended her helping hand to the Company with her business skills, as the Promoter and Director of the company since its inception. She has become a constant source of inspiration with her creative vision and innovative mind set to lead the Company to new horizons. Her sharp business sense & practical approach towards handling business segments and its problems is second to none. She has experience of more than 20 years in associated business sectors and she has been the guiding force behind growth of the Company. She has been looking after various Welfare and CSR activities as a Director. Her concern about health and wellbeing of employees in difficult mining sites and her advices have immense contribution in prosperity in building the team. She is currently discharging the duty of Whole-Time Director (Administration) of the Company.
Mr. MANOJ RANJAN SAMAL (WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR - FINANCE)
Mr. Manoj Ranjan Samal, having qualification of M. Com, is involved in the budgeting and finances of the Company since its humble beginnings. He has a business experience of 28 years & possesses an excellent quality to handle the business across various segments with innovative way & modern approach. He possesses strong decision making skills and excellent inter personal communication and leadership skills. He is currently discharging the duty as Whole-time Director (Finance) of the Company.
Mrs. PRIYADARSHINI MOHANTY (WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR - HR)
Mrs. Priyadarshini Mohanty possesses rich experience of 12 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry. She has a qualification of M.Sc. in Biotechnology from VIT University and M. Tech from Amity University. She is a transformative Human Resource leader with prowess in talent acquisition, employee engagement, benefits management and performance management. She is responsible for planning, leading and coordinating all HR activities, policies and programs of the Company. She possesses strong communication, problem-solving and presentation skills. She joined Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited as a Whole-time Director in the year 2019 and is currently discharging the duty as Whole-time Director (HR) of the Company.
Mr. JAMES JOSEPH (WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR - PROJECT)
Mr. James Joseph, having qualification of B - Tech (Mechanical), has been associated with Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited since its inception. He has a business experience of more than 38 years in mining, trading, transportation, handling and export of minerals. He possesses an excellent quality to handle the business across various segments with innovative way & modern approach. His leadership traits have helped in attaining production targets and success in numerous projects. He is currently discharging the duty of Whole-time Director (Project) of the Company.
Mrs. MANASWINI SAMAL (NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Mrs. Manaswini Samal is a Post Graduate in International Management from Strathclyde University, Glasgow, U.K. and has working experience as an Operational Analyst in Royal Bank of Scotland, Chennai. She possesses an excellent quality to handle business with application of latest procedures and technology. She joined Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited as a Director in the year 2017. She is currently discharging the duty as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.
Dr. RAMESH CHANDRA MOHANTY (INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR)
Dr. Ramesh Chandra Mohanty is a retired Executive Director of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) and having qualification of Post-Graduation in Geology and Ph. D. from Moscow State University. He joined Kalinga Commercial Corporation Limited, as an Independent Director in 2015. He is having a vast industrial experience of more than 55 years in mining industries, development of projects and environment management.
Mr. BIJAY KUMAR OTTA (INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR)
Mr. Bijay Kumar Otta is a Mechanical engineer and has a professional experience of 53 years in various industries including Kudremukh Iron Ore Co., NALCO, HINDALCO and VEDANTA. He has also worked as project consultant of Iron Ore Beneficial plant. He has expertise in Material Handling, Maintenance of Plant and Machineries and Materials Management. He possesses an excellent quality to handle business across various segments with innovative ways and modern approach.
Mr. PRADIPTA KUMAR JENA (INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR)
Mr. Pradipta Kumar Jena is the former Regional Director of Reserve Bank of India for the State of Madhya Pradesh. He has more than 40 years of experience in managing banks in various parts of India. His experience in regulating bank and financial sector is helping the Company to achieve its goal and improve its financial control.
Mr. ASHOK KUMAR BAL (INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR)
Mr. Ashok Kumar Bal belonged to the 1983 batch of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and held various leadership positions in Government, Public Sector and Corporates. He combines diverse experience across broad spectrum of activities and sectors. He holds Master’s Degree in Economics from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University. He did MBA from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. He also holds a Law degree from University of Mumbai. After taking VRS from IRS, he joined as President, Chairman’s Office, Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai and thereafter, as the Chief Executive Officer-India Mining Operations, Essel Mining & Industries Ltd., a flagship company of the US$ 42 billion Aditya Birla Group.
Mr. MRUTYUNJAY MAHAPATRA (INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR)
Mr. Mrutyunjay Mahapatra was former Deputy MD of State Bank of India, MD & CEO of Syndicate Bank and worked in the Boards of Canara Bank. He joined in 1982 with State Bank of India as a Probationary Officer and worked in several assignments in India & abroad. He was instrumental in creating many path breaking products like YONO, Loan Life Management system, SBI Chatbot etc. Mr. Mrutyunjay Mahapatra, won several awards, the recent ones being, Best CIO of the year, Top 10 IT leaders in the BFSI industry, Best innovator, Best Banker etc. Currently he is serving on the Board, Advisory Board and Governing Council of many Companies and also in Government of India. He combines rich and diverse experience across broad spectrum of activities and sectors.