Circular by design Engineered to scale

Naivedya founded Runaya on a simple conviction: That sustainable manufacturing and commercial growth reinforce each other. Under his leadership, the company has grown into several businesses and has shaped Runaya’s engineering discipline, the intelligent use of technology, strengthening process efficiency, and data-driven decisions — building a company that is operationally rigorous as well as innovative.

A committed advocate for diversity, he has created a workplace where young professionals are trusted early, leadership grows from within, and one of the industry’s most diverse workforces drives the business forward. He holds an MBA from London Business School and previously worked with Boston Consulting Group and J.P. Morgan.

Amit Pradhan brings over four decades of leadership across the resources sector, spanning large-scale operations, project development and industrial growth. As Vice-Chairman, he drives Runaya’s strategic growth, operational expansion and sustainability-led initiatives.

His career spans greenfield expansion, risk management and regulatory compliance — giving Runaya something few young companies have: Seasoned leadership that has navigated industrial cycles, helping the company decide with discipline and a long-term view. An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, he has been recognised with the Jewel of India Award.

Neha Bhandari brings more than two decades in corporate finance, ensuring Runaya’s growth rests on disciplined planning, governance and a long-term view. A Chartered Accountant, she held senior finance roles at Vedanta Resources across corporate finance, strategy and capital raising — including equity and debt transactions exceeding USD 35 billion. She is known for analytical rigour and for delivering financial and operational improvements across large, complex organisations.

Jagannath Prasad Routray leads Runaya’s Green Aluminium and Critical Metals Recovery businesses. With over two decades in metals and industrial operations, he has expanded Runaya’s recycling capacity, advanced recovery technologies and embedded sustainable practices across operations.

Prior to Runaya, he held leadership roles across mining, metals and strategic operations, and is an alumnus of National Institute of Technology Rourkela and Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

Vivek Raj is CEO of Runaya’s affiliate business for Telecom Grade FRP & ARP Rods, with over 20 years across complex industrial operations. He is responsible for growing the business and driving the adoption of digital technologies that enable faster, more transparent decisions. With expertise across strategy, sales and operations, he has advanced Runaya’s Telecom grade composite solutions and positioned the business for durable growth.

An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Vivek has a proven track record of leading large-scale project execution and unlocking growth through strategic planning and operational excellence.