Pankaj Lanjewar (Be Mining

Pankaj Lanjewar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development, mergers and acquisitions, and mining operations across various regions, including Asia Pacific and Africa. Currently serving as the Head of Business Development at Orica since June 2023, Pankaj has previously held significant roles, including General Manager at Imerys, where responsibilities encompassed strategic market analyses and directing M&A projects, and Deputy General Manager at AnanyaPeru Projects SAC, focusing on mining acquisitions and due diligence. Earlier roles include senior management positions in business development at ABHIJEET FERROTECH LIMITED and Ispat Industries Ltd, where Pankaj contributed to the successful acquisition of multiple mineral concessions and the identification of high-quality ore deposits. Pankaj holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from ICFAI Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from Nagpur University, along with a Project Management certification.