SHRESHTHAM AWARDS

Professional Summary

• Proven track record as Head of SAIL Procurement & Inventory Management for Materials and Services.
• Expertise in sourcing optimization – globally, regionally, and locally – while building talent and capabilities.
• Strategist-cum-implementer with recognized proficiency in accomplishing Corporate Plans and Goals.
• Proficient in formulating and implementing policies, guidelines, and managing crisis situations.
• Expertise in developing and implementing procurement frameworks for aggregation-based procurement.
• Result-oriented Materials professional with over 30 years of experience in diverse roles, including ERP (SAP).
• Led SAIL Corporate Turnaround initiative “SAIL-Uday” as Team Lead at Bokaro Steel Plant.

Professional Journey (SAIL)

• Joined SAIL in 1989 as Management Trainee (Administration) at Bokaro Steel Plant.
• Progressed as a Materials Management professional, rising to the position of Chief General Manager.
• Chief General Manager, SAIL Chairman Secretariat (2019).
• Executive Director & Head – Corporate Materials Management, SAIL (2021).

Other Significant Roles

• Chairman, mjunction Services Ltd (JV of SAIL & Tata Steel) – November 2025 to present.
• Director, mjunction Services Ltd – February 2023 to November 2025.
• Chairman, Indian Steel Association (ISA) – Committee on Procurement (since 2023).
• Vice Chairman / Secretary, Indian Institute of Materials Management – Bokaro Branch.
• National Councillor, Indian Institute of Materials Management.

Significant Awards & Recognitions

• Best Management Trainee – SAIL / Bokaro Steel Plant.
• National Metallurgist Day Award for contribution to Materials Management Systems.
• Jawahar Award – Highest individual award for executives in SAIL.
• IIMM National Award for Professional Development (NATCOM 2004), New Delhi.
• IIMM President’s Special Appreciation Award (NATCOM 2025), Ahmedabad.
• Group Study Exchange (GSE) – Rotary International (Brazil).
• Rotarian of the Year – Rotary District 3250 (Bihar & Jharkhand).

Faculty Assignments

• Faculty for Materials Management (Inventory, Procurement, Digitization) at SAIL Management Training Institute.
• Guest Faculty at IIM Ranchi.
• Guest Faculty for SCOPE programs for CPSEs.
• Guest Faculty for SCOPE + Competition Commission of India programs.
• Guest Faculty for SCOPE + IIM Kolkata Senior Management Program.
• Guest Faculty on Communication and Leadership.

Dr. Giriraj Nyati is a professional with 40+ years of global experience in Engineering & Technology, Research, Operations, SCM, Strategy & Leadership. A PhD holder from IIT Delhi, with BE (Electrical & Electronics) from BITS, Pilani & MBA from Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Giriraj, brings on rich international experience of working with fortune 500 companies & Nobel laureates like Nakamura san . He is associated with Techno NJR as Director . He is closely working with Government of India through ICEA (Indian Cellular & Electronics Association) in order to bring high tech manufacturing of semiconductors & TFT/OLED displays to India. Previously, he was associated with Genus Power as COO, Secure Meters as COO & Group Executives, Moser Baer as CTO & Amkette as GM-Operations.  Dr Nyati is India’s one of the finest technology experts in renewable energy & was the chairman of 5 government committees constituted by the Department of Electronics & Information technology related to nanotechnology based next generation solar cells. He is also the co -inventor of the “Light Scribe” technology & was awarded the FICCI best prize for “Technology & Innovation” in the year 2010 by then Finance minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee. Besides he also holds three US patents.Dr Nyati had been instrumental in deploying a disruptive model for the benefits of the tribal belt of Rajasthan that resulted in the employment of over 1000 girls from extremely poor strata of the society. Dr Nyati is also credited with significantly improving the EBITDA of companies he worked for through successful implementation of some of India’s largest Supply Chain Management (SCM) programs. He has been coached by experts from Cambridge University UK on advanced SCM techniques.

A Supply chain professional with over 36 years of corporate experience spanning project management, sourcing, procurement, contracts, logistics, and cost optimization. Managed global Procurement, Contracts management and Logistics across 40+ countries at Tata Communications and has worked with companies like Godrej, L&T, Airtel, Reliance, Yes Bank etc. Led initiatives in Supply Chain transformation, Sourcing efficiency, Digitalisation and Cost optimization programs across diverse industries such as Telecom, EPC, Manufacturing and Banking. Associated in Consulting assignments on Cost optimization, Risk management and procurement Digitalization areas along with being faculty member for IIMM PG courses. Certified Soft skill Trainer from SHRM, CPD and HRCI through Protouch. Faculty member at IIMM on International Trade management, Inventory management etc. Actively contributes to Sustainability in procurement as the Co-Chair of the India Chapter of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge, a global non-profit initiative. Currently pursuing Masters in ESG program. Currently, the Chairman of IIMM Mumbai branch, which contributes to shaping the future of Supply chain management in India through thought leadership, research, education courses, seminars, conferences.

Arif Sheikh is an IIM and Harvard alumnus with over three decades of leadership experience across global enterprises. Group CEO and Deputy Chairman of a US$ 1.2 billion multinational group, overseeing 28 businesses across 32 countries, spanning developed and emerging markets.He has led and scaled complex organisations across diverse sectors including IT, manufacturing, media, telecom, power, retail, real estate, agriculture, mining, and infrastructure. In his earlier career, he headed some of India’s most respected legacy businesses, including Gammon, the group behind iconic national infrastructure such as the Gateway of India, where he served as CEO.Arif Sheikh has been honoured by Presidents and Prime Ministers of three different countries, and is the recipient of 162+ international and national awards for leadership, governance, and business excellence. He is a keynote speaker at global business forums, industry conferences, and leadership summits.A prolific thought leader, he is the author of multiple business books, several of which are part of the curriculum at leading business schools. He has also authored 90+ white papers on financial modelling, branding, retail, and real estate, widely referenced by professionals and academic institutions.His work and leadership journey have been featured extensively in the media—he has appeared on the cover pages of five leading business magazines and has been featured 250+ times on the front pages of prominent national and international newspapers.Having travelled to 84+ countries, Arif Sheikh brings a rare blend of global exposure and ground-level execution experience, making him a respected voice in evaluating entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and sustainable business practices.His association as a jury member reflects his commitment to recognising substance over hype, long-term value over short-term success, and ethical leadership in business.

An Engineering and Materials Management professional with over 35 years of experience in construction and project management, materials and contracts management, and procurement across the mining and cement industries. Has been associated with leading organizations including Hindustan Zinc Ltd. and major cement producers such as Mangalam Cement, Wonder Cement, Sanghi Cement, Binani Cement, and Birla Cement. Currently engaged as a consultant, providing expertise in project planning and execution, procurement of services and materials to industrial & commercial entities, and factory licensing advisory services to MSMEs. Actively involved in social and literary initiatives through the charitable trust 'Smiles for All'.