Loknath has 30 years of experience in the Minerals Industry and is a techno-commercial expert with specialization in developing new businesses and geographies related to resource segment. His expertise includes business setup, project management, international trade, project marketing, M&A advisory services & asset valuation. Loknath has started his career in Tata Steel Ltd (1989-97), and became the National Head – Domestic Sales in Tata Steel Ltd (1997-2000), International Operations in Tata Steel Ltd (2000-2001), Country Manager – China in Tata Steel (2001-2008), Managing Director in Salva Resources (HDR|Salva) (2008-2011), Chairman at Salva Resources (HDR|Salva) (2011-2013) and now in Geovale Services (2013 onwards). Loknath’s Specialties includes Strategic Business Planning, Business Development, Start-Up, Project Management, Foreign Operations, International Business, Commodity Marketing, SCM, Market Expansion & Penetration, Contract & Risk Management, Value Engineering, Forecasting / Trend Analysis, New Product Launch & Development, Negotiations.