Nitin Shukla

Independent Director at Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals

Shri Nitin Shukla has done B.E. (Mechanical). Shri Nitin Shukla's career spans over four decades and nearly half as CEO-MD with JVs of MNCs in India.

He successfully implemented two large green-field projects in energy sector in Gujarat, India.

He retired from Shell Group in September, 2016 as Managing Director & CEO of Hazira LNG Pvt. Ltd. & Hazira Port Pvt. Ltd. (Shell Group companies). He led this business since FID (Final Investment decision) taken by Shell in December, 2001. He successfully developed LNG business based on a novel spot cargo model and later based on combination of service provider coupled with spot cargoes/short term contracts. He played key role in development of non-LNG cargo port development of Hazira port through sub- concession route through international competitive bidding process.

Prior to his leadership role with Shell Group Shri Nitin Shukla was the Managing Director of Gujarat PowerGen Energy Corporation Limited (PowerGen, UK Group company) from July 1999 to February 2002. He served as an Executive Director, Gujarat Torrent Energy Corporation Ltd. (GTEC), for nearly last two years during his tenure from November, 1992 till July, 1999. He played key role in developing 655 MW gas based duel fuel power plant within budget and on schedule during his tenure with GTEC.

He had been associated as office bearer or Executive Committee member with various business and social organizations including CIl, FICCI, AMA, GCCI.

He was Chairman of Cll-Gujarat, and member of National Hydrocarbon Council of Cll and FICCI, Member of Advisory Council of CSIR-NEERI (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Environment Engineering Research Institute.)

He is an Independent Director on the Board of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. since 14.10.2014, and also on the Board of Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd. He has also served as Director on the Board of Dahej SEZ Ltd.

He is also associated with not-for profit organizations such as Gujarat Vishwakosh Trust, Sabarmati Ashram Preservation Trust (Gandhi Ashram), Anuvad Academy and Research Foundation as Trustee.

Timeline

  • Independent Director

    Current role