Mumbai, Mar 27: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dilip Oommen, will retire on June 30 after an illustrious 22-year association with the company, including its earlier avatar as Essar Steel.
Post-retirement, Oommen will continue his association with the organization as a Board Member of AM/NS India and will also take on the role of Vice-Chairman at ArcelorMittal India Private Limited, representing ArcelorMittal’s interests in India.
The company has appointed Amit Harlalka, currently Chief Financial Officer, as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Harlalka joined AM/NS India in December 2019 and has held key leadership roles, including CFO since January 2023. Prior to this, he built extensive experience with ArcelorMittal across global locations such as Mexico, Zenica, and Luxembourg. He began his career with Hindustan Unilever Limited and is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, along with an MBA in Finance from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He has also been appointed as a Member of the ArcelorMittal Group Management Committee.
Commenting on the transition, Aditya Mittal, Chairman of AM/NS India and Chief Executive of ArcelorMittal, said:
“I would like to thank Dilip for being a great first CEO for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India. His deep industry experience, operational expertise, and leadership brought stability during a period of transformation and played a critical role in building trust as we established the AM/NS India brand. We are delighted he will continue his association as a Board Member and Vice-Chairman of ArcelorMittal India Private Limited.”
He added, “Amit has proven himself as a trusted leader and is more than ready to step into the CEO role. His strong operational understanding, involvement in growth plans across steel and renewables, and focus on safety position him well to lead the company into its next phase of growth.”
Reflecting on his journey, Dilip Oommen said:
“It has been an honour to serve as the first CEO of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India. I am proud of what we have achieved together over the past six years. I have full confidence in Amit’s leadership as the company embarks on an exciting new phase, and I look forward to remaining closely connected with AM/NS India and ArcelorMittal.”
Expressing his views, Amit Harlalka said:
“It is a privilege to take on the role of CEO at AM/NS India. The company has immense potential, and I look forward to working with our talented team to realise this potential, with a strong focus on safety, growth, and contributing to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
This leadership transition marks a new chapter for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India as it continues to strengthen its position in India’s steel sector and pursue long-term growth opportunities.
