Ajit Kothari

Seasoned Iron and Steel Industry veteran with over three decades of deep technical expertise and leadership in operational excellence and project management. Expert in navigating complexities of large-scale production units (6 MTPA+) and construction, including comprehensive end-to-end greenfield and brownfield developments. Proven track record in managing and inspiring a workforce of over 40,000+, leading projects with an expansive financial outlay exceeding INR 21,000 crores - navigating both internal (organisational) challenges and external challenges like the COVID pandemic, regulatory approvals, etc. Currently at the forefront of the Green Steel Revolution, leading efforts to look at energy transformation challenges for transforming traditional manufacturing processes with sustainable solutions. Passionate about leveraging strategic foresight and technical acumen in anything to be done - wether driving future of steel manufacturing towards a more environmentally efficient horizon or executing projects.