Pankaj Gautam
Executive Director - Projects & Operations
Civil Engineering
Jindal Group
India
Biography
A steel industry expert with over 41 years of varied experience, Mr. Pankaj Gautam is currently the Executive Director - Projects & Operations, of the world’s largest coal-based sponge iron manufacturing facility, at JSPL Raigarh. Under his strategic guidance and leadership, the Raigarh facility has successfully accomplished various up-gradations and modifications; such as SMS revamp, BF modernization, Plate mill upgradation, modification projects of Rolling mills, etc. He is a seasoned steel veteran with multi-fold experiences and an in-depth knowledge of global steel making processes and a deep appreciation of various nuances of an integrated steel plant. Mr Pankaj Gautam holds a BE (Electricals) degree from NIT Raipur and holds a PG Diploma in Business Management. He started his career with Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), Bhilai in 1974 and over the years rose to become the first CEO of the facility, in the year 2011. He has also been on the Board of Visa Steel Ltd, JP Cement Ltd and the J.V. of SAIL & MOIL.
Research Interest
Business Management, Infrastructure and Architecture