Ananthakrishnan B

Ananthakrishnan B is a seasoned professional in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as Director of Exploration & New Business at Cairn India Ltd since June 2014, where responsibilities include managing the exploration portfolio across onshore and offshore assets in India and South Africa. In previous roles at Cairn India Ltd, Ananthakrishnan held positions such as Director of Gas Development and Director of Subsurface, overseeing significant subsurface and reservoir management initiatives. Ananthakrishnan has contributed to the advancement of gas business strategies, implemented innovative recovery techniques, and led multi-disciplinary teams resulting in substantial increases in production efficiency. Earlier experience includes roles at Cairn Energy and JINDAL DRILLING & INDUSTRIES LTD., with a foundational education in Petroleum Geology from Patrice Lumumba People's Friendship University.