UltraTech Cement Appoints Bhargab Dutta as VP & Head

UltraTech Cement Appoints Bhargab Dutta as VP & Head - AI, Analytics and Data Strategy

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Source: UltraTech Cement

April 2026 : The industrial world is no longer just about heavy machinery and raw materials; it is increasingly defined by the data that flows through them. In order to fortify its digital leadership, UltraTech Cement has recently appointed Bhargab Dutta as Vice President and Head - AI, Analytics and Data Strategy. This appointment marks a significant homecoming for Dutta, who previously spent nearly four years within the Aditya Birla Group, and underscores the company’s commitment to becoming an AI-first industrial giant.

Dutta steps into this pivotal role at a time when traditional sectors are racing to integrate generative AI and advanced analytics into their core operations. His mandate involves steering the organization’s data strategy across its vast footprint, covering everything from Supply Chain 4.0 and manufacturing excellence to sales, marketing, and human resources. With a proven ability to translate complex data into multibillion-dollar growth, Dutta is expected to lead the charge in redefining how cement is produced, distributed, and sold in the digital age.

The journey to this leadership role is paved with nearly two decades of high-impact experience. Most recently, Dutta served as the Chief Digital Officer at Century Plyboards Limited. His extensive career includes serving as Director and Head of Digital & Analytics CoE at Colgate-Palmolive, as well as leadership roles at General Mills, Honeywell Aerospace, Wipro Technologies, and the Indian Register of Shipping. An alumnus of Jorhat Engineering College (Mechanical Engineering) and the Indian School of Business (Business Analytics), he has consistently been recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential AI Leaders in India."