Sarthak Behuria

Behuria acquired a degree in economics from St. Stephen’s College in New Delhi before gaining a post-graduate qualification in business administration from the reputed Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.{{cite web|last=Jog|first=Sanjay|title=BS People: Sarthak Behuria|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bs-people-sarthak-behuria-111010400060_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|accessdate=5 February 2014}} He began his career in the energy industry by joining Burmah Shell in 1973, after which he was absorbed in Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), wherein he served varied portfolios in supply and distribution, sales, industrial relations and downstream infrastructure, before rising to the position of chairman and managing director in the year 2002.{{cite news|title=Sarthak Behuria is new BPCL chief|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2002/07/01/stories/2002070100330300.htm|accessdate=5 February 2014|newspaper=The Hindu Business Line|date=July 1, 2002}} During his time at BPCL, Behuria transform the organisation’s retail operation by focusing on customer expectations.{{cite book|last=Davidson|first=Andrew|title=1000 CEOs|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780756641702|url-access=registration|date=17 August 2009|publisher=Dorling Kindersley Publishing|page=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780756641702/page/359 359]|isbn=978-0-7566-4170-2 }} He was the driving force behind the successful ‘Pure for Sure’ campaign which emphasised the importance of quality for the first time in the oil industry.{{cite news|last=Dutta|first=Sanjay|title=BPCL chairman Behuria to take up reins at IOC|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/BPCL-chairman-Behuria-to-take-up-reins-at-IOC/articleshow/931730.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140205072603/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-22/india-business/27160512_1_oil-sector-sarthak-behuria-bpcl|url-status=live|archive-date=February 5, 2014|access-date=5 February 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|date=November 22, 2004}} In 2005, Behuria was appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), replacing MS Ramachandran, who retired in February 2005.{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Cuckoo|title=S Behuria likely to be appointed IOC chairman|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2004-11-22/news/27413070_1_ioc-chairman-sarthak-behuria-ms-ramachandran|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222140633/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2004-11-22/news/27413070_1_ioc-chairman-sarthak-behuria-ms-ramachandran|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 22, 2014|accessdate=5 February 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=November 22, 2004}}

During his five-year stint at IOC, the PSU grew steadily in the Fortune 500 rankings with a 25% annual increase in revenues. His strategic initiatives with regards to diversification as well as backward and forward integration drove IOC towards development and a 100% increase in revenue growth over a five-year period.{{cite book|last=Davidson|first=Andrew|title=1000 CEOs|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780756641702|url-access=registration|date=17 August 2009|publisher=Dorling Kindersley Publishing|page=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780756641702/page/359 359]|isbn=978-0-7566-4170-2 }} His tenure as chairman at IOC was not extended, as Brij Mohan Bansal was selected to take up Behuria’s place after his retirement in the year 2010.{{cite news|title=Bansal to head Indian Oil Corporation|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-02-28/news/28386680_1_brij-mohan-bansal-new-chairman-sarthak-behuria|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222140727/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-02-28/news/28386680_1_brij-mohan-bansal-new-chairman-sarthak-behuria|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 22, 2014|accessdate=5 February 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=February 28, 2010}}{{cite web|title=B. M. Bansal takes over as Chairman, IndianOil|url=http://www.iocl.com/MediaCenter/News.aspx?NewsTypeID=8&NewsID=8082|website=www.iocl.com|accessdate=5 February 2014}}{{cite news|title=Sarthak Behuria denied extension as Chairman of IOC|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/55434/sarthak-behuria-denied-extension-chairman.html|accessdate=5 February 2014|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=February 28, 2010}}{{cite news|last=Gopalan|first=Murali|title=Centre yet to identify candidate to head IOC|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/bline/2010/06/23/stories/2010062350720200.htm|accessdate=5 February 2014|newspaper=The Hindu Business Line|date=June 23, 2010}}

In 2011, Behuria was appointed by Krishan Kumar Modi as Modi Enterprises' Group President as well as the Chairman of the Corporate Executive Committee.{{cite web|title=KK Modi group rejigs, aims $5 bn mkt cap in 5 yrs|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kk-modi-group-rejigs-aims-5-bn-mkt-cap-in-5-yrs-111041400199_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|accessdate=5 February 2014 |last1=India |first1=Press Trust of }}{{cite news|title=KK Modi Group in rejig, eyes $5-bn market cap|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/kk-modi-group-in-rejig-eyes-5-bn-market-cap/article1-685325.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313013813/http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/kk-modi-group-in-rejig-eyes-5-bn-market-cap/article1-685325.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 13, 2014|accessdate=5 February 2014|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=April 14, 2011}}

• Conferred the Honorary Fellowship of Energy Institute, UK – for distinguished contribution to the energy industry (2006){{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/s-behuria-conferred-fellowshipenergy-institute-uk_197535.html|title=S Behuria conferred Fellowship of Energy Institute, UK|publisher=moneycontrol.com|accessdate=5 February 2014}}
• SCOPE Award for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to Public Sector Management’ – Individual Category (2006–07){{cite news|title=IOC, SAIL chiefs bag govt awards|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/IOC-SAIL-chiefs-bag-govt-awards/articleshow/5128894.cms|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140205073829/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-16/india-business/28099835_1_public-sector-management-excellence-and-outstanding-contribution-scope-awards|url-status=live|archive-date=February 5, 2014|access-date=5 February 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|date=October 16, 2009}}{{cite web|title=Chairman receives 'SCOPE Award for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to Public Sector Management' – Individual Category|url=http://www.iocl.com/Aboutus/Awards42.aspx|publisher=IndianOil Corporation|accessdate=5 February 2014}}
• Named among the top 10 most influential oilmen in India by Upstream{{cite web|url=http://www.worldlpgas.com/mediaroom/20/85/November-2008---Biography-Focus-Mr-Sarthak-Behuria|title=November 2008 - Biography Focus Mr Sarthak Behuria|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=World LP Gas Association|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231124/http://www.worldlpgas.com/mediaroom/20/85/November-2008---Biography-Focus-Mr-Sarthak-Behuria|archive-date=2014-02-21|accessdate=5 February 2014}}
• Odisha Living Legend Award (2013){{cite web|url=http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=45834|title=Sarthak Behuria received Odisha Living Legend Award|publisher=Odisha Diary|accessdate=5 February 2014}}

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