ICC National Expert Committee nominates Ajay Sardana as chairman

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has nominated Ajay Sardana as chairman of ICC National Expert Committee on Petroleum, Petrochemicals & Chemicals for 2026.

Ajay Sardana, president and head of corporate affairs at Nayara Energy has been nominated for the second year as chairman of ICC National Expert Committee on Petroleum, Petrochemicals & Chemicals for 2026.
With global experience, strong sustainability focus, and decades of industry expertise, he is expected to advance policy advocacy, innovation, and collaborative growth within the committee.

Sardana, president and head – corporate affairs at Nayara Energy, marks his fifth consecutive year as chairman/co-chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) committee, “reflecting his consistent dedication to policy advocacy, sector development, and collaborative progress,” Nayara Energy said in a congratulatory message.

With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in the Industry, Sardana brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role.

Throughout his career, Sardana has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation in the industry. His contributions have been recognised both nationally and globally, with prestigious awards such as the Most Influential Sustainability Leaders of India in 2018 and the PRIDE Award in Grasim.

“Humbled and honoured to be nominated for the 5th consecutive year as chairman/co-chairman of ICC’s National Expert Committees!,” Sardana said in a LinkedIn post. “I appreciate the confidence reposed in me and look forward to driving progress and excellence in our industry.”

Sardana’s international exposure includes tenures in Turkiye and Indonesia, providing him with a global perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the petrochemical sector. He holds a Master’s degree in Textiles from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Singapore. He has also done one year leadership programme in Sustainability from WBCSD in collaboration with Yale University US.

Continuing in his role as chairman of the ICC National Expert Committee on Petrochemical Initiatives, Sardana will lead efforts to drive forward initiatives that promote sustainability, innovation, and collaboration within the Petrochemical industry.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RKS)