Akhilesh Sharma

Akhilesh Sharma currently serves as the Process Safety & Facility Manager at West Fraser since February 2020. Prior to this role, Akhilesh held various positions at AV Terrace Bay, including Assistant Superintendent of the Pulp Mill and Manager of the Wood Room and Pulp Mill, focusing on process optimization and operational efficiency. Akhilesh's experience also includes serving as DGM of Recovery & Process Development at Shreyans Paper Mill, where responsibilities encompassed chemical recovery, water and energy conservation, and process development. Akhilesh began a career in the pulp and paper industry at BILT and Century Pulp & Paper. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Pulp and Paper Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering. Additionally, Akhilesh acquired qualifications as an Energy Manager from the National Productivity Council.