If there is one human attribute which instill a sense of trust and confidence among people then it certainly is integrity and Sarthak Behuria, Chairman, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is one of those individuals, whose integrity is talk of the corporate world.

True to his name, Behuria has carved a niche for himself and his managerial skills have provided him the much needed lubricant for growth. A multi-facet personality, Behuria holds several posts apart from heading the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited including chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). An alumnus of prestigious St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, Behuria joined Burmah Shell in 1973 before it was absorbed in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Here he rose to the top position of Chairman and Managing Director and also served the erstwhile Oil Coordination Committee of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Named as one of the top 10 most influential oilmen in India by Upstream, the internationally acclaimed oil and gas journal, Behuria has tapped the umpteen potential of the liquid gold for the country. He has also been elected to the board of World LPGas Association as its Vice-President representing the Asia Region.

A firm believer in the capabilities of the people, Behuria has always set things right in whatever organizations he has worked. For this oilman who is also keen golf and bridge player, people comes first in every management approach.

Known for his transparent working style, Behuria heads several reputed organisations, chief among them is SCOPE (Standing Conference of Public Enterprises), the apex body of public enterprises in India. He is also Chairman of Petroleum Federation of India (PetroFed), representing oil industry organizations, and the Council of Indian Employers. As the chairman of the Indian Oil, Behuria has been responsible for transforming it into a major, diversified, transnational integrated energy company. An ambitious leader, Behuria has set a target for the Indian Oil to reach US$ 60 billion revenues by the year 2010-11 from the current earnings of US$ 41 billion.

In fact, Behuria has done commendable work of consolidation in the core areas of refining and marketing apart from pursuing a string of strategic initiatives across the hydrocarbon value chain for forward integration into petrochemicals. He has also contributed in the exploration and production of oil, and diversification into natural gas business, besides globalisation of marketing operations.

Not only this, Behuria has been instrumental in bringing about the change in management and restructuring process of the Chennai Petroleum Corporation including spearheading its marketing transformation. A born leader to the core, Behuria's octane-fuelled strategy has always proved handy for oil sector in the country. Sure, he knows his strength and has applied them in right direction to achieve the best of the results.