Jnan Prakash Jena

Jnan Prakash Jena has extensive work experience in the field of human resources and administration. Jnan Prakash is currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Electrosteel Group since August 2019. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice President and CHRO at ESL Steel Limited from December 2017 to August 2019.

Before joining Electrosteel Group, Jnan Prakash Jena worked at Adani Ports and SEZ from July 2015 to December 2017, where they held the role of Associate Vice President for HR, ER, and Administration. At Jindal Stainless, they worked as an Associate Vice President for HR and Industrial Relations from September 2010 to July 2015.

Earlier in their career, Jnan Prakash Jena held the position of Deputy General Manager for HR at Hindalco Industries Limited from February 2007 to September 2010. Jnan Prakash also worked as a Senior Manager for HR and Industrial Relations at Reliance Industries Limited from April 1995 to February 2007.

Their career started at Patheja Forgings & Auto Parts Manufactures Ltd, where they worked as an Assistant Manager from April 1987 to April 1995. Overall, Jnan Prakash Jena has gained significant experience in various HR roles across different organizations throughout their career.

Jnan Prakash Jena obtained a Master's degree in Personnel Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, from 1985 to 1987. Prior to that, they studied Politics and Political Science at Savitribai Phule Pune University from 1983 to 1985. Jnan Prakash also pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree specializing in Special Labour Laws at Dhenkanal Law College, Station Bazar, Dhenkanal, and completed a Diploma in Labour Laws & Labour Welfare from Sybiosis Law College. The specific start and end years for the latter two degrees are not provided.