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New Delhi 30-Mar-2018
Mr. Sanjiv Singh, Chairman presenting the memento to Mr. Anish Aggarwal, Director (Pipelines).
In an emotional function at a packed auditorium in SCOPE Complex, New Delhi, IndianOilPeople bid a fond farewell to Mr. Anish Aggarwal, Director (Pipelines), in the august presence of Mr. Sanjiv Singh, Chairman, Mr. AK Sharma, Director (Finance), Mr. GK Satish, Director (P&BD), Dr. SSV Ramakumar, Director (Research & Development), Mr. BV Rama Gopal, Director (Refineries), Mr. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, Director (HR) and other senior officials of the corporation. At the outset, books were presented to Mr. Anish Aggarwal by his Secretarial staff, representatives of the workers’ union and the officers’ association.
In his address on the occasion Mr. Sanjiv Singh, Chairman, lauded the long and illustrious innings of Mr. Anish Aggarwal who had the privilege of serving the corporation for 38 plus years. Joining as a graduate engineer trainee and rising to the board level speaks volumes of his rich capabilities and zeal to excel. He said that a leader like Mr. Anish Aggarwal has an innate ability to take everyone along and under his watch the Pipelines Division always excelled in its performance indices. “Pipelines is a division which works in close collaboration with Refineries and Marketing Divisions and Mr. Aggarwal’s leadership acumen ensured that our crude and product logistics always met the production schedules and market demand”. On behalf of IOCians, Mr. Sanjiv Singh conveyed his best wishes to Mr. Aggarwal and his family for a healthy and happy life ahead.
Mr. A K Sharma, Director (F), said that during the tenure of Mr. Anish Aggarwal Pipelines Division reached great heights. The secret was his people centric approach and the calmness that he always carries in his persona. Praising Mr. Aggarwal for his exemplary business sense, Mr. Sharma cited the recent example of ‘mid-course correction’ in the already approved project of Haldia-Barauni pipeline, which Mr. Aggarwal ensured so that IndianOil could reap full benefits of the project. Mr. G K Satish, Director (P&BD), in his address highlighted the list of significant accomplishments and initiatives of Mr. Aggarwal and mentioned some- like laying of 2,400 kms of pipelines, obtaining investment approvals for pipeline projects worth Rs. 12,000 crores.
Going down the memory lane, Dr. SSV Ramakumar said that Mr. Anish Aggarwal has created history in every area of our business. He has been an epitome of continuous transformation, aligning himself with the Corporation goals and has been a great believer of innovative technology. His support has given a great fillip to R&D programmes, most importantly the development of Instrumented Inspection gauges. Cherishing his association with Mr. Aggarwal, Mr. BV Rama Gopal, Director (Refineries), mentioned that the achievements of the pipeline division under the leadership of Mr. Aggarwal are unparalleled. He said, "Mr. Aggarwal with his vast experience of almost 39 years backing him, has taken IndianOil’s cross-country pipelines network to a staggering 13,400-km. Mr. Aggarwal has taken prompt decisions on the Business Development front, be it new projects or enhancing the existing ones, which has encouraged the pipelines group to work harder and develop this business vertical further," he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, Director (HR), said, that Mr. Anish Aggarwal is a rare blend of steel of nerves and a humane heart. He has been a philosopher –mentor to many in the organisation, who will carry his illustrious legacy forward in serving IndianOil. Mr. Anish Aggarwal, in his address said, "It was a great journey in IndianOil close to four decades and it was an incredible honour to serve the Country through IndianOil. Joining at Vadinar and reaching the Board level has given me great opportunities to grow in sync with this great organisation.” He said that he will forever be grateful for the knowledge he has acquired in IndianOil. He added that working with a positive attitude will not only benefit you as a person but also the organisation. He said that he is confident that IndianOil will continue its growth trajectory and will continue to fuel the growth of the country which has been its time tested tradition. “I am humbled with the good words spoken about me and I look forward to the next innings of my life with hope and anticipation.