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Head of Procurement (Jun 2024 – Present)
Rising ethanol blending targets in India are boosting demand for maize and feedstock grains, prompting structural shifts toward domestic sourcing, greater reliance on digital market intelligence for procurement, and new scaling opportunities amid sustainability trends.
Former Associate Vice President & Marketing Head: Steel Division (Jun 2024 – Aug 2025)
Emerging markets and specialized segments drive alloy steel long-product growth, while green steel demand, digital/energy innovations, and differentiated value propositions shape competition, success hinges on tech, quality, scale, and customer focus.
General Manager – PLM (Apr 2022 - Present); India
This article talks about evolving product lifecycle management, customer expectations, sustainability, digitalization, cost strategies, and growth opportunities in specialty chemicals, especially water treatment and process chemicals.
Former President & CEO – Downstream (Jul 2023 - Feb 2025)
Explore India's $22–25B steel downstream boom, innovation in eco-friendly products, green hydrogen breakthroughs, resilience amid trade risks, and the latest market challenges. Dive into the future of steel—read the article now!
Independent Consultant
Evolving demand across sectors and rising sustainability pressures are redefining plastics and specialty materials, with regional growth diverging and strong opportunities emerging in recycled materials, sustainable packaging, and high-margin specialty chemical transitions.
experience in developing and executing sourcing strategies for raw materials, strategic materials, CAPEX, MRO, and Greenfield/Brownfield project purchases
Procurement leaders face up to 25 - 30% cost increases and longer transit times due to energy price hikes and shipping disruptions. Strategies like hedging, local sourcing, and sustainability-focused vendor criteria are now key to managing risks. Read on for more insights!