Ashok Bhalekar

Chief Technologist at Praj Industries

Ashok Bhalekar has a diverse work experience spanning across multiple industries and roles. Ashok worked at Praj Industries as the Chief Technologist since October 2022. Prior to that, they held the positions of Assistant Vice President of Technology and Assistant Vice President of Design & Engineering at the same company.

Before joining Praj Industries, Bhalekar worked at Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd. as the DGM of Design and Engineering from April 2014 to January 2018. Ashok was responsible for corporate technical, design, engineering, and projects in the field of chemicals and specialty chemicals.

Bhalekar also worked as an Engineering Supervisor at Bechtel Corporation from July 2012 to March 2014, leading projects in the fields of Oil, Gas, Chemicals, Mining, and Metal. Ashok supervised engineering activities and coordinated with various departments.

At Metso, Bhalekar served as Manager of Metso India (Technology) from December 2010 to July 2012. Ashok headed technical operations and support for products and systems, coordinating with other engineering groups.

Ashok'searlier experience includes working at Hindalco Industries Limited as Manager of Operations & Projects from July 2000 to November 2010, where they were involved in various projects related to process, engineering, contracts, procurement, project control, planning and construction, commissioning, and stabilization.

Prior to that, Bhalekar worked at Gaspoint Petroleum India Limited as an Executive in procurement, bulk production, and projects from July 1998 to May 2000. Ashok managed procurement and transportation of raw materials, operated an LPG bottling plant, and developed contracts for additional bottling plant operations.

Overall, Bhalekar has demonstrated extensive expertise in leadership, technical operations, engineering, project management, and procurement across a range of industries.

Ashok Bhalekar's education history includes attending LaxmiNarayan Institute of Technology in Nagpur, where they obtained both a M.E. and B. Tech degree in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, they attended Somalwar High School in Nagpur, but further details regarding degrees or field of study are not available.

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Timeline

  • Chief Technologist

    October, 2022 - present

  • Assistant Vice President Technology

    July, 2020

  • Assistant Vice President Design Engineering

    January, 2018

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