“Have faith in discomfort! To grow, you will have to put yourself in situations that you are not comfortable with.” – Priya Agarwal Hebbar
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Udaipur, 20th July 2024: Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, addressed the graduating students of the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) as the Chief Guest at their convocation ceremony held on campus today. During the event she engaged with the students and faculty members, sharing her experiences, filling the room with motivation and pride.
While delivering the keynote address, Priya Agarwal Hebbar said, “Normal is just another word for uninspired and mediocre – so break the sclerotic definitions that the world assigns and dance to the rhythm of your quirky heart & mind.”
In her inspiring address to the graduating class of Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives, 2024, Ms. Hebbar spoke about her life journey and how that has navigated her with her motto of being comfortable in discomfort. She further emphasized on having faith in the discomfort, the course life will chart, and the valuable lessons it entails.
Ms. Hebbar is the Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc and Non-Executive Director at Vedanta Limited has been instrumental in bringing transformational change in a male-dominated industry. Apart from her business acumen, she is also deeply passionate about the environment & sustainability and has been playing an instrumental role in the ESG transformation at Vedanta. With focused action plans on decarbonization, water positivity, workplace safety, community welfare and workforce diversity, Priya’s leadership is driving Vedanta on a transformative journey to emerge as an industry leader in ESG.
Ms. Hebbar concluded her remarks by stating, “Today, as you graduate from this prestigious University, just know this truth that life is not about accomplishments on your CV or material acquisitions. Life is messy.”
Hindustan Zinc invests in and nurtures talent by investing in continuous learning, professional development, and skill enhancement. Hindustan Zinc empowers its employees to reach their full potential. The company’s commitment to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment is evident in its diverse training programs, leadership development courses, and mentorship opportunities. Through these efforts, Hindustan Zinc strengthens its pool of talent and ensures sustainable growth giving it a competitive edge in the industry.
At IIM Udaipur, the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for Working Executives program is designed to create a solid foundation in management fundamentals and provides an opportunity to choose elective courses. IIM Udaipur, a second-generation IIM institute aims to set a new benchmark in the field of management education by combining excellence in both teaching and research. In less than a decade, IIM Udaipur has become the premier management institution for academic excellence and research.
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About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: HINDZINC and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, it is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As a world leader in the metals and mining industry, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for the global energy transition for a sustainable future.
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