Parasea Coal Mine Project Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gainwell Commosales Pvt. Ltd., has announced the appointment of Anurag Srivastava as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. His joining marks a significant step for Gainwell’s coal mining operations in Kolkata, as the company looks to accelerate growth and strengthen its leadership in the sector. With a proven track record spanning governance, consulting, and corporate strategy, Anurag is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s next chapter.
Prior to this appointment, Anurag Srivastava served as a Partner at PwC India, where he advised several large organizations on areas such as business transformation, corporate strategy, and sustainable growth. His tenure at PwC established him as a trusted consultant and strategist with deep insights into building resilience and driving organizational change.
Before his transition into consulting and corporate leadership, Anurag spent more than 16 years in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), serving the Government of West Bengal in diverse leadership capacities. His administrative career included senior roles across departments such as Industry, the Warehousing Corporation, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), and Biswa Bangla. He also held crucial responsibilities as the District Magistrate in Darjeeling and Bardhaman, gaining hands-on experience in governance, policy execution, and public administration.
An alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Anurag brings a unique blend of technical expertise, governance acumen, and corporate consulting experience to his new role. His appointment signals Gainwell’s commitment to integrating strategic leadership with operational excellence to strengthen its presence in the mining sector.
According to the company, “His appointment marks a pivotal moment for Gainwell’s coal mining operations in Kolkata, where his expertise in strategy, administration, and execution will play a central role in driving the company’s next phase of growth.”
With a vision of fostering sustainable sectoral transformation, Anurag Srivastava is set to leverage his diverse career across public service and consulting to enhance operational leadership, advance sustainability practices, and drive long-term growth at Gainwell’s Parasea Coal Mine Project.
