Lalit Kumar

Group Chief Growth Officer – EMSTEEL

Lalit Kumar serves as the Group Chief Growth Officer of EMSTEEL Group. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Kumar is responsible for spearheading business development, driving the company’s growth strategy, and leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to advance EMSTEEL’s market leadership and global expansion.

With over 25 years of diverse leadership experience, Lalit has demonstrated expertise in sales and marketing, P&L management, business development, corporate strategy, greenfield projects, and operations. His career has spanned major steel markets worldwide, including India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, and NAFTA regions.

Before joining EMSTEEL, Lalit was General Manager and CEO of ArcelorMittal International, leading a portfolio of approximately 3.4 million tons of steel sales annually. Under his leadership, the business achieved significant growth across key markets in Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe, solidifying its competitive position in the global steel industry.

In his current role, Lalit leverages his global perspective and industry expertise to guide EMSTEEL’s ambitious growth agenda, contributing to its vision of becoming a leading player in the steel sector while driving sustainable and strategic expansion.