Argus Bitumen & Roads Asia Conference

Sumesh Nair

Senior Business Development Manager, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

Anil Sharma

Head R&D, Hindustan Colas

About Anil Sharma
Business-focused and passionate team leader with 25 years of experience in Petro Chemical filed having expertise in Bitumen Modification, Technical Supports and, Multi-Plant and Terminal Operations, Engineering, Greenfield Project Management, and business-oriented technical solutions.

He has extensive experience managing complex technical and operations, including 11 Bitumen Emulsion and Modified Bitumen (MB) Plants and 2 Bitumen Import Storage Terminals, with a strong focus on operational excellence, customer value, business growth, and sustainable solutions.
Throughout his career, Anil has demonstrated a proven ability to work within MNC environments, develop and implement business-driven strategies, reform and optimize operational processes, and deliver solutions that create measurable value for customers and organizations. His expertise spans Technical, Operations, Engineering, Projects, and E&P, with professional experience at organizations including HINCOL, Sandvik, and Shell Bitumen.

Current Role
Anil is currently associated with Hindustan Colas (HINCOL) as Head – R&D, Technical & Engineering, India.
Hindustan Colas Private Limited is a 50:50 joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), India, and COLAS SA, France.

In his current role, Anil is responsible as Head R&D, Technical and Engineering aspects of business operations across 11 Bitumen Emulsion and Modified Bitumen plants and 2 Bitumen Import Storage Terminals in India. His leadership is centred on continuously striving for excellence, analyzing business and operational strategies, and developing effective, sustainable solutions for customers, operations, technical functions, engineering, and business growth.

Dipak Kr Basu

Vice President (Business Development), Tiki Tar and Shell India Pvt Ltd

Mr Dipak Kumar Basu, Vice President (Business Development), Tiki Tar & Shell India Pvt Ltd, India and Former Executive Director & State Head of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, the largest Refining & Marketing Oil & Gas PSU in India is having 38 years of rich experience in the Oil & Gas sector.

About educational qualification, Mr Basu has completed “Master of Technology” from IIT Kharagpur & “Trend in Public Policy Management” from University of Maryland, College Park, USA. He has also done various certification courses from prestigious institutions like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Kolkata, St Gallen University, Switzerland, ESCP, London and Harvard Business School etc. which has provided him with a solid foundation in business strategy, Marketing and operations management.

During his long journey, Mr Basu held multiple leadership role with a primary focus on the marketing of Petroleum Products, including Bitumen, LPG, CNG, and CBG, where he had successfully identified market potential, assessed requirements, and strategized for future expansion. In his earlier role as National Head of White Oil, CNG, CBG, and Special Product Marketing in IOCL, Mr Basu was responsible for the growth of high-speed diesel and other products across India. This involved regular coordination with refinery divisions, logistics, and pricing departments to ensure smooth operations and competitive pricing. He also played a pivotal role in determining the pricing of special products on a PAN India basis, which required a keen understanding of market dynamics and global competitiveness.

Moreover, his experience in dealing with government officials, industry leaders, and NGOs have equipped him with the skills to navigate complex regulatory environments and foster collaborations that enhance market positioning.

Through extensive experience, Mr Basu developed a strategic mindset that allows him to evaluate global trends in the oil and gas industry, ensuring that the products remain competitive on a global scale. Mr Basu also consistently focused on innovation, such as introducing green fuels and sustainable practices, which not only meet market demands but also contribute to environmental goals.
This holistic approach to marketing POL products has been instrumental in his career, and Mr Basu is still leveraging this expertise in advisory role in his present role in Tiki Tar & Shell India Pvt Ltd.

Pankaj S. Chaudhari

DGM Bitumen, Hindustan Petroleum

Gede Wahyudi Mahendra Putra

Senior Account Manager Bitumen, PT Pertamina

Gede Wahyudi is a Chemical Engineering graduate with nine years of experience in the Bitumen sector, Petrochemicals, and Industrial Fuel at Pertamina, Indonesia's national oil company, ranked 171 on the Forbes Fortune Global 500 list. His career has progressed through various roles, including Import Officer, Area Sales for Petrochemicals and Assistant to the Corporate Director. He currently serves as the Senior Account Manager for Bitumen (2023-present), overseeing all Bitumen sales operations in Indonesia. A recognized sales professional, Gede has received some awards such as the Best Corporate Marketer in 2019 and the Best Sales Improvement Strategy in 2024 from Pertamina Corporate Business. He has achieved record financial results for Pertamina's Bitumen division in 2024 and continues to enhance the company's standing among stakeholders. His extensive knowledge of national oil company strategies, corporate sales and marketing and investment analysis enables Pertamina's Bitumen business to deliver exceptional service and accurate pricing forecasts.

Joseph Gan

Trader, Sunshine Oil

Joseph Gan Hua Yang is currently a petchem trader at Sunshine Oil, a subsidiary of Shandong Chambroad Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. He has a robust experience in the commodities trading sector. Previously, he was with Pacific Wells Pte Ltd since 2016, progressively advancing through various roles. Joseph has a proven track record in trading bitumen, managing vessel operations, and fostering relationships with major industry players. Joseph holds a Bachelor's degree in Maritime Business and Maritime Law from the University of Plymouth and is pursuing a Professional MBA from Nanyang Technological University.

Indra Maizir

VP Operations, DMK Group

Prateek Jhajharia

Managing Director, Madhusudan Organics Pvt. Ltd.

Prateek has over 16 years of experience in the Bitumen industry, with his company Madhusudan Organics Pvt. Ltd. (MOPL). being well known for the import of high-quality Iraqi bitumen to the Indian market. Looking ahead, the company has ambitious plans to extend its reach into South-East Asia, leveraging its core expertise in sourcing, logistics and quality management.

Alan Saeed

Director, Luna Energy

G.K. Goyal

CEO, Bright Fortune Singapore

Dhruv Nanda

Trading Manager , Sapco Global

Sathya Narayanan

Associate Editor, Argus

Sathya has been associated with Argus for over 4 years and currently covers the Middle East, India, and southeast Asia bitumen markets. Prior to this role, he was the Indian and Indian subcontinent crude and oil products market reporter for Argus. Before joining Argus, Sathya worked as a global commodities and energy correspondent for Reuters News.

Jonathan Weston

Europe & Asia Bitumen Lead, Argus

Jonathan Weston is the editor of the Argus Bitumen Report, which was launched in January 2015 to cover bitumen markets in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Mideast Gulf. Jonathan also manages the speciality products team at Argus, which covers bitumen, base oils, bunker fuels and waxes. Jonathan previously covered crude oil markets for Argus and before that worked as a stockbroker and newspaper journalist.

Claire Ng

Senior Reporter, Argus

Claire has been on the Asia Bitumen desk for about a year and a half since graduating from university. She covers markets in Asia, including Indonesia, China, South Korea and Thailand.

Sean Lui

Deputy Editor, Freight, Argus