John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, has submitted his resignation from the post, effective September 30, 2024, according to an exchange filing on September 14.
Slaven, who took on the role in October 2023, is stepping down citing personal reasons. However, the company has not yet named his successor.
John Slaven brings over three decades of expertise in the metals, mining, and modern manufacturing industries. Before joining Vedanta Aluminium, he held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Alcoa, where he was responsible for the company's Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium operations. He has also held prominent executive roles at BHP Billiton, The Boston Consulting Group, and The De Beers Group of Companies. Earlier in his career, he served as a sub-lieutenant in the South African Navy.
In May 2024, Slaven was appointed Vice Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute.
He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town.
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