Gajraj Singh Rathore

Gajraj Singh Rathore

Whole Time Director & Chief Operating Officer , JSW Steel Ltd

JSW Steel

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Experience41+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

An Articulate and confident individual who fits in all levels with gravitas in the board room and empathy at operational level. In my journey heading the various steel plants I have maintained operational excellence by establishing and managing operational structures, systems creating and environment which rewards success. Developed a strong focus on cost management across operations and new projects ,keeping sharp checks and balances driven control across functions. A strategic thinking has always been my key method of assessing, identifying issues and to generate ideas to be implemented in delivering the desired results to meet organizational goals. Business development focused approach has helped me in using my strong interpersonal skills to create and fully exploit business opportunities with record of securing customer loyalty and ensuring best results from partners and stakeholders. As a positive leader with comprehensive experience in leading diverse teams within the complex matrix of steel industry I could successfully led large scale transformations with continued focus on value delivery. Battle-tested, people-centric leadership style with strategic acumen and functional expertise on margin enhancement, productivity optimization, quality improvements, expanding asset utilization while keeping continued focus on end-customers.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • JSW SteelCurrent
    1996–Present· 30 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Operating Officer, Whole Time DirectorCurrent
      Jun 2023–Present
    • Chief Operating Officer, Steel Business
      Jun 2022–Dec 2025
    • President
      2017–Jul 2022
    • Executive Vice President, Operations
      2005–2017
    • Chief General Manager
      1996–2005
    • Senior Manager, Production
      1993–1995
  • 1988–1993· 5 yrs
    • Manager, Production
      1988–1993
  • 1985–1988· 3 yrs
    • Engineer, Production
      1985–1988

Education

Leadership Programme

Organizational Leadership

Brown University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Metallurgical Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

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Gajraj Singh Rathore
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

6 of 6 skills
Operational ExcellenceStrategic ThinkerArticulate & ConfidentCost ChampionBusiness Development FocusedProject Management & Execution