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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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
- May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Procurement OfficerCurrentJul 2025–Present
- Head Strategic and Growth Projects ProcurementMay 2024–Jul 2025
- Mar 2021–Apr 2024· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Chief Executive Officer & Executive DirectorMar 2021–Apr 2024
- Jul 2017–Mar 2021· 3 yrs 8 mos
- Director Procurement & Supplychain ManagementJul 2017–Mar 2021
- Nov 2015–Jul 2017· 1 yr 8 mos
- Chief Operating Officer- Adani BunkeringNov 2015–Jul 2017
- Aug 2014–Nov 2015· 1 yr 3 mos
- Chief Marketing & Commercial OfficerAug 2014–Nov 2015
- Sep 2013–Aug 2014· 11 mos
- Chief Marketing OfficerSep 2013–Aug 2014
- Sep 2011–Aug 2013· 1 yr 11 mos
- Head-CommercialSep 2011–Aug 2013
- Jul 2005–Aug 2011· 6 yrs 1 mo
- Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial OfficerJul 2005–Aug 2011
- Sep 1998–Aug 2004· 5 yrs 11 mos
- Deputy General ManagerSep 1998–Aug 2004
- 1991–1998· 7 yrs
- Area Manger Markting1991–1998
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Business Administration and Management, General
Liverpool John Moores UniversityPGDBM
MBA Marketing
University of PuneBachelor’s Degree
Civil Engineering
Jai Narain Vyas UniversityPG in Mnagament
Finance and Business Strategy
Institute of Management Technology, GhaziabadBE - Bachelor of Engineering
Civil Engineering
M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur