Our Leadership
Mr. Sajjan Jindal
Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Sajjan Jindal, aged 63 years, is the Chairman and Non-Executive Director and the Individual Promoter of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bangalore University. He has been associated with JSW Steel Limited as its managing director since 1997 and is currently the chairperson and managing director of JSW Steel Limited. He is the vice chairman of the World Steel Association and is also on the board of directors of JSW Holdings Limited and JSW Energy Limited. He was previously associated as a director with JSW Bengal Steel Limited, National Skill Development Corporation and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India. He is a recipient of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award, Business Standard CEO of the Year award in 2018 and the IIM JRD Tata award for Excellence in Corporate leadership in Metallurgical Industries, 2017.
Mr. Nirmal Kumar Jain
Vice Chairman and Independent Director
Nirmal Kumar Jain, aged 76 years, is the Vice Chairman and Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelors’ degree in commerce from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He has passed the final examination held by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has passed the final examination held by the Institute of Company Secretaries in India. He joined Jindal Iron & Steel Company Limited in 1992 as general manager – finance. He has significant years of experience in the area of finance.
Mr. Lalit Chandanmal Singhvi
Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer
Lalit Chandanmal Singhvi, aged 59 years, is the Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (honours) from University of Jodhpur and is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India. He has been associated with our Company since January 15, 2015 as senior vice president – finance and commercial. He has previously been associated with Shree Shubham Logistics as a president -commercial, Sterlite Industries (India) Limited as a chief executive officer for Fujairah Gold FZE, Suhail Bahwan Group (Holding) LLC as a general manager (finance). He has significant years of experience in the areas of management and finance.
Mr. Arun Sitaram Maheshwari
Non Executive Director
Arun Sitaram Maheshwari, aged 53 years, is the Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelors’ degree in commerce from Ajmer University. He has passed the final examination of master of business administration held by Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur. He has previously been associated with Jindal Strips Limited, Jindal Iron & Steel Company Limited and Jindal Vijaynagar Steel Limited. He has over 30 years of experience in the areas of marketing, import (raw materials), corporate strategy and infrastructure. He has been associated with our Company since April 18, 2019.
Mr. Rinkesh Roy
Joint Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Rinkesh Roy aged 54 years, holds Master’s Degree in Public Management from Kennedy School of Government – Harvard University, USA & Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy - Fellowship, National University of Singapore -2013 and is also a Bachelor of Arts (Economics Honors) - securing first rank from Utkal University - India in 1990. He was appointed as a President of the Company with effect from August 1, 2024. He was previously associated with Government of India since 1992 as an IRTS officer and has an experience of over 30 years in railway operation, shipping, ports and logistics. During this stint, he also held position of Chairman for the major ports like Paradip, Vishakhapatnam, Tuticorin and Kamrajar for various durations, He also held position of the Chairman of Dredging Corporation of India. He participated in an UNCTAD course in Dublin, Ireland and was part of several high-level delegations to the UK, Spain, Denmark, South Korea and Russia. He was awarded with the Minister of Railway Award for “Outstanding Service” in 2003 and General Manager Award for “Meritorious Service” in 2005. Apart from driving operational and managerial efficiency in port operations, he spearheaded the infrastructure development to enhance the quality of life of the port employees and various communities living around the port.
Mr. Kantilal Narandas Patel
Non-Executive Director
Kantilal Narandas Patel, aged 71 years, is the Non-Executive Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University of Bombay and participated in the management development programme on general management (strategic issues) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He has passed the final examination held by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He joined the Jindal Iron & Steel Company Limited in 1995 as vice president - finance. He was previously associated with JSW Holdings Limited as joint managing director and chief executive officer and is currently associated with JSW Holdings Limited as a non-executive director.
Ms. Ameeta Chatterjee
Independent Director
Ameeta Chatterjee, aged 50 years, is the Independent Director of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (honours course) from University of Delhi, where she was awarded the M. C. Shukla Prize in 1993 for securing the highest marks in aggregate in the business law and company law. She also holds a post graduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. She was previously associated with Leighton Contractors (India) Private Limited, a division of Leighton International Limited as a general manager, investments and acquisitions.
Mr. Gerard Earnest Paul Da Cunha
Independent Director
Gerard Earnest Paul Da Cunha, aged 68 years, is the Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from University of Delhi. He is the founder of the architecture firm, Architecture Autonomous. He has won the first prize for the “Prime Minister’s National Award for Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, 1998-99” for the project Jindal Vijaynagar Steel Limited Township, Bellary by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India. He is also credited with winning the “Commendation Award, 1990” for rural architecture for his project “Nrityagram” at Bengaluru, Karnataka. He has won the “Man of the Year” award, 2003 by Goa Today.
Mr. Amitabh Kumar Sharma
Independent Director
Amitabh Kumar Sharma, aged 51 years, is the Independent Director of our Company. He has passed the examination for the bachelor’s degree in law. He has been enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi since August 31, 1995. He was previously associated with HSA Advocates as a managing partner and as a partner with Khaitan & Co and J. Sagar & Associates. He is currently associated with NorthExcel Associates, Advocates & Legal Consultants as a partner. He has significant years of experience in general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, projects and financing matters.
Mr. Anoop Kumar Mittal
Independent Director
Aged 64 years, Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, a distinguished veteran in the construction industry with over four decades of rich experience, holds a prominent position among eminent civil engineers in the country. His expertise encompasses Merger & Acquisitions, revival of ailing companies, in addition to his core areas of infrastructural development and Real Estate. Serving as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of NBCC (India) Ltd., Dr. Mittal led the organization to achieve 'Navratna' status, shaping India’s infrastructure landscape significantly. With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, he continues to contribute to various advisory committees. Dr. Mittal, a recipient of "Doctor of Philosophy" (Honoris Causa) by the Chancellor, Singhania University. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Punjab University, Patiala. He has held directorial roles in esteemed private and PSUs, showcasing his versatile leadership. Dr. Mittal's contributions extend to various sectors including Real Estate Development, Project Management Consultancy and he has been recognized for his eminence in Construction Engineering & Management.
