Shri Sajjan Jindal
(President of The Indian Institute of Metals : 2024-25)
An accomplished Business Leader and a second-generation entrepreneur, Mr. Sajjan Jindal had the foresight to lead the Steel industry and JSW in particular on a transformational journey, contributing significantly to India’s growth philosophy. With a visionary approach, he has transformed the Steel industry and the JSW Group, expanding the business landscape across Energy, Infrastructure, Sports, Cement, and Paints. Recently, JSW has also ventured into the Automobile and Electric Vehicle space.
A mechanical engineer, Mr. Jindal has led the JSW Group through some of its most exciting phases, including the public offer announcements of JSW Steel and JSW Energy in 1995 and 2009-10, respectively. In 2023, JSW Infrastructure, under the visionary leadership of Mr. Jindal, continued the legacy of success for the JSW Group with a remarkable IPO listing, contributing to the group’s impressive growth trajectory. Today, the USD 24 Billion Group takes pride in its outstanding growth and success.
Mr. Jindal is a firm believer in the “Make in India” philosophy and has received several global awards for his commendable work. He was awarded the “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” in Feb 2023, and in the past, he received the “CEO of the Year 2019” Award by Business Standard (India’s leading business publication) and the “Best CEO Award 2019” by Business Today Magazine. He has also been recognized as the “Outstanding Business Leader of the year 2018” by IBLA - CNBC TV18 (India’s leading business news channel). Furthermore, he was awarded the JRD Tata Award 2017 for “Excellence in Corporate Leadership in Metallurgical industry,” and the “2014 National Metallurgist Award: Industry” instituted by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.
Apart from his business endeavors, Mr. Jindal is keen on giving back to society and improving the lives of individuals. He founded the JSW Foundation, which is committed to providing opportunities to bridge the socio-economic divide and create equitable and sustainable communities. The Foundation has touched the lives of over 2 million people, providing them with the means to empower themselves and build a brighter and sustainable future. Mr. Jindal is internationally acclaimed for his significant contributions to the steel industry, as the first Indian representative to assume the role of Chairman at the World Steel Association, one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world.
He serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors at IIT Tirupati and holds positions on the boards of various educational institutions, further showcasing his interest to both industrial and academic spheres.
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