Tata Steel Kalinganagar: Rajiv Kumar, the Vice President of Tata Steel Kalinganagar, has resigned from his position. His resignation has created a stir in the corporate world. It is being speculated that Rajiv Kumar may join the Vedanta Group. However, no official statement has been made by him regarding this matter yet.
Yesterday, Rajiv Kumar submitted his resignation letter to T.V. Narendran, the CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel. He also informed his subordinates and union leaders about his decision. His resignation is expected to pose a significant strategic challenge for the company since he was one of the most crucial officers in the Tata Steel Kalinganagar project. Rajiv Kumar had been associated with Tata Steel for 25 years.
He was a key decision-maker in Tata Steel’s strategic planning and various projects. His name was always among the foremost when it came to making critical corporate decisions. He played a major role in the success of the Kalinganagar project, which is why his resignation has raised many questions.
According to media reports, Rajiv Kumar is rumored to be taking on a significant role in the Vedanta Group.
Who is Rajiv Kumar ?
Rajiv Kumar has been a key figure at Tata Steel, serving as Vice President of Operations at the Kalinganagar plant. His tenure with Tata Steel began in 1990 when he joined as a Graduate Engineer Trainee after completing his B.Sc. in Metallurgy from BIT Sindri, Dhanbad.
Over the years, Mr. Kumar held multiple leadership roles across various functions within the organization. Notably, he served as Chief of Tata Steel’s Wires Division from 2010, where he oversaw the diversification of the division’s portfolio to meet the majority of the automotive industry’s needs. He also spearheaded the project to double production of Tata Steel’s Hot Strip Mill at Jamshedpur to 4 million tonnes.
In 2014, Mr. Kumar took on the role of Vice President, Operations at Tata Steel Kalinganagar. Under his leadership, the Kalinganagar plant experienced one of the quickest ramp-ups of a greenfield steel plant in the history of the Indian steel industry. He also oversaw the launch of over 200 new steel grade products to cater to changing market needs.
Mr. Kumar’s extensive experience and strategic vision have significantly contributed to Tata Steel\’s growth and operational excellence over the past decades.
