Dr. Rajesh Mohata

Dr. Rajesh Mohata

Driving Strategic Transformation and Sustainable Growth Across India's Industrial Powerhouses

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India•Gurgaon, Haryana, India

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Experience35+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Accomplished and forward-thinking business executive with over three decades of leadership across India’s industrial powerhouses—Aditya Birla Group, Reliance, Essar, RPSG, Adani, Vedanta, and Jindal Stainless. I bring a proven track record of shaping strategy, streamlining operations, and delivering sustainable growth across the Oil & Gas, Metals & Mining, Energy, and Cement sectors. What I Bring: ✪ Strategic Vision to Execution: Skilled in crafting and executing business strategies aligned with organizational vision. Adept at driving transformation initiatives that unlock value and accelerate growth. ✪ Operational & Financial Leadership: Deep experience in P&L management, budgeting, and resource optimization—maximizing efficiency and ROI across large, complex operations. ✪ Cross-Functional Performance Elevation: Known for mentoring and mobilizing teams across supply chain, finance, HR, and marketing—delivering measurable improvements in productivity and outcomes. ✪ High-Stakes Negotiation & Contracting: Expertise in leading high-value, techno-commercial negotiations that secure long-term value, reduce costs, and build strategic partnerships. ✪ Trusted Change Agent: Recognized for leading in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments—aligning people, processes, and priorities to deliver results at scale. With a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational rigor, and industry depth, I help organizations navigate complexity, unlock hidden potential, and build future-ready businesses.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Procurement OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2025–Present
    • Head Strategic and Growth Projects Procurement
      May 2024–Jul 2025
  • Mar 2021–Apr 2024· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
      Mar 2021–Apr 2024
  • Jul 2017–Mar 2021· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Director Procurement & Supplychain Management
      Jul 2017–Mar 2021
  • Nov 2015–Jul 2017· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Chief Operating Officer- Adani Bunkering
      Nov 2015–Jul 2017
  • Aug 2014–Nov 2015· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer
      Aug 2014–Nov 2015
  • Sep 2013–Aug 2014· 11 mos
    • Chief Marketing Officer
      Sep 2013–Aug 2014
  • Sep 2011–Aug 2013· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Head-Commercial
      Sep 2011–Aug 2013
  • Jul 2005–Aug 2011· 6 yrs 1 mo
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
      Jul 2005–Aug 2011
  • Sep 1998–Aug 2004· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Deputy General Manager
      Sep 1998–Aug 2004
  • 1991–1998· 7 yrs
    • Area Manger Markting
      1991–1998

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Business Administration and Management, General

Liverpool John Moores University

PGDBM

MBA Marketing

University of Pune

Bachelor’s Degree

Civil Engineering

Jai Narain Vyas University

PG in Mnagament

Finance and Business Strategy

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

BE - Bachelor of Engineering

Civil Engineering

M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur

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Change ManagementTeam MentoringCorporate GovernanceCost OptimizationInfrastructure ProcurementERP ImplementationPolicy AdvocacyInventory OptimizationStakeholder ManagementESG IntegrationCategory ManagementDirector levelTender ManagementInternational Business DevelopmentStrategic AlliancesLogistics OptimizationProcess ImprovementWorking Capital ManagementPricing StrategyBudgeting & Forecasting