Vinod Damodaran: Master of Aggregates & Inspiring Leadership

Vinod Damodaran, CEO, Central Quarry & Mining “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it”. These words of Paulo Coelho hold immense motivation for those who tirelessly pursue their dreams. They are the ones who remain undeterred by challenges, finding the way to their goals with unwavering determination. Vinod Damodaran, CEO of Central Quarry & Mining is one such individual who started his journey from scratch and placed himself as a prominent leader in the aggregate industry of the UAE. From the moment he set foot in the UAE, his aspiration has been unwavering: to craft a prosperous enterprise and assume a leadership role in whichever field he enters. He had to go through the tough task of finding a job within 30 days of his visit visa. Determined to persist until success, he decided to accept any job offer that crossed his path, regardless of remuneration. In just 18 months, he advanced from being a Site Secretary to becoming a Sales Executive at a firm specializing in Crusher Spare Parts. As he traversed quarries across the UAE, he understood the abundant prospects within the quarry industry. This ignited a desire within him to one day lead a quarry operation. The entrepreneurial voyage began with screen mesh production in the Fujairah Free Zone, evolving into a comprehensive one-stop solution for the crushing industry. This progress paved the way for setting up a division to trade aggregates, and eventually, acquiring a quarry. Additionally, a dedicated transport division was established to support the quarry operations. Consequently, Central Quarry & Mining LLC emerged as a prominent player in the aggregate industry of the UAE. The Exemplary Excellence in Aggregate Industry Founded in 2017, Central Quarry & Mining LLC (CQM) has firmly established itself within the aggregate industry