Mr. Sajjan Jindal holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Bangalore University. An accomplished Business Leader and a second generation entrepreneur, Mr. Jindal had the foresight to lead the JSW Group on a transformational journey, contributing significantly to India's growth philosophy. Mr. Jindal led the JSW Group through some of its most exciting phases, including JSW Steel and JSW Energy going public in 1995 and 2009-10, respectively. Today, the Group takes pride in expanding the business landscape across Infrastructure, Sports and Cement, with the Group's revenues at USD 11 billion for the year ended March 31, 2017. A firm believer of the "Make in India" philosophy, Mr. Jindal has been awarded at global platforms for his contribution and commendable work. He was awarded the "2014 National Metallurgist Award: Industry" instituted by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. His keenness to give back to the society and a desire to improve the "lives of individuals", led to the formation of JSW Foundation which is committed to provide the means to empower individuals to bridge the socio-economic divide and contribute to the creation of a more equitable and sustainable community. The Foundation is proud to have touched the lives of over 1 million people by providing them with opportunities for a bright and sustainable future. A renowned and respected practitioner of sustainable business practices, Mr. Jindal is a noted member of the Executive Committee of the World Steel Association (WSA), President of Indian Steel Association (ISA) as well as the former President of the Institute of Steel Development & Growth (INSDAG). He is also a Council member of the Indian Institute of Metals
Mr. Sagar is an alumnus of Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi, and holds a Management degree from the University of Delhi. He has over three decades of wide experience, including over one decade in the Energy sector. He has a keen acumen for business development with a pronounced skill for resolving issues related to Government policies and procedures, of which he has a deep understanding. He provided effective leadership in bringing the RWPL project firmly back on the road to completion. In addition, Mr. Sagar is also credited with operationalising in record time, the Kapurdi Lignite mine as a source of fuel for the RWPL project
Mr. Jain, a commerce graduate, is a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). He joined the JSW Group in 1992 and held positions of increasing responsibilities, including Director of Finance in 1994, Deputy MD and CEO in 1996 and Executive Vice-Chairman of Jindal Iron & Steel Co. Ltd in 2001, till it was merged into and formed as JSW Steel Limited. Mr. Jain has over four decades of wide experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, finance, law and capital restructuring. He ceased to be the Executive Vice Chairman of the Company with effect from 31st August, 2013, while continuing as a Director. His deep knowledge and an astute eye for all aspects of business have helped establish JSW Group as a rapidly growing diversified conglomerate.
Mr. Bhattacharya is an arts graduate from Calcutta University and also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). He is the Chairman of the Audit Committee, the Compensation and Nomination & Remuneration Committee and the Stakeholders' Relationship Committee of the Company. Mr. Bhattacharya is the former Managing Director of State Bank of India. He has also served as a Member of Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) for two years. He has a wide experience of over four decades in banking, trade and commerce. Mr. Bhattacharya was the Chairman of Finance and Banking Committee of the Indian Merchants' Chamber, Mumbai. He is also on the Board of other reputed companies.
Ms. Chandra was a member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and a career civil servant for 38 years. She has distinguished herself in several roles, including Delhi's only woman Chief Secretary. Ms. Chandra also has an additional 10 years of experience in Public Governance. She has held assignments in the Ministries of Defence, Power and Health. She has worked in different parts of the country with the State Governments.
Ms. Sangwan was a member of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) and former member (Central Board of Excise & Customs), Ex-officio Special Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. She has had a distinguished career spanning 37 years in government service with diverse exposure ranging across tax administration, policy formulation, implementation, general administration and finance. Ms. Sangwan is the recipient of 'Presidential Award' for Specially Distinguished Record of Service.
Mr. Nath has over three decades of varied experience in the Power sector. He was the Technical Member of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL); Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority; Whole Time Director of Power Trading Corporation and Ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India (GOI). He has also been the Member Secretary of Northern Regional Electricity Board and Western Regional Electricity Board and a Convener of the Working Group set up by GOI to prepare guidelines for inter-regional power transaction.
Mr. Chitale is a Chartered Accountant and a Senior Partner of M/s M.P. Chitale & Co., Chartered Accountants, with offices at Mumbai and Pune. He has undertaken specialised training in Commercial Mediation from Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), UK at the International Summer School, Geneva and is an Accredited CEDR Mediator. Mr. Chitale has extensive experience of Corporate Auditing, Commercial Dispute Resolution (Mediation / Conciliation & Arbitration), Business negotiations and valuation. Mr. Chitale is currently an Independent Director on the Board of other reputed companies.
Ms. Shete is a graduate of American School of Bombay with a degree in Economics from New York University. She has been a Teach for India Fellow, having done a two-year fellowship program teaching underprivileged children in Mumbai. She has also worked at Akanksha Foundation which is a non-profit organisation with a mission to provide children from low-income communities with a high-quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives. She was the Vice Principal for one of their schools. She is actively involved with the JSW Foundation. She is the Managing Trustee of the Jindal Education Trust looking after all the education initiatives including seven JSW managed schools
