New Business development, Strategy and Projects, M&A, Metallurgical Processes
Hi, I’m
DEEPEN KUMAR
Strategic Business Leader
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic senior executive with over 17 years of global experience in the metals and mining industry across Asia, Europe, and North America. Proven success in leading multi-billion-dollar downstream projects, driving strategic expansions, and achieving operational excellence. Expertise in project management, techno-commercial operations, and cross-functional leadership. Committed to fostering innovation and promoting sustainable growth within the aluminum and steel sectors.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
7
Certifications
5
Languages
Work History
Hindalco Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group)
General Manager - Projects
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
General Manager, Hindalco Projects:
- Leading the aluminum downstream investment strategy and projects.
- Currently handling a project portfolio worth $2 billion (across India and abroad)
- Responsible for Strategy and investment for new business development and expansion.
Projects handled in Hindalco:
- Aditya & Hirakud FRP project 170KTPA
- Aditya Battery Foil Project 20KTPA
- Silvasa Extrusion Project 34KTPA
- Taloja FCL project 24KTPA
- Pune Battery Enclosure, Cycle Component & SIL
- UAE FRP, Foil & Coating
Runaya (Vedanta Group)
Techno Commercial Manager
03.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Lead Techno-Commercial for all new business ventures and expansion like: Aluminum Powder , Rare Earth & Minor Metals and FRP business.
- Handled Negotiations and Contract finalization, realizing cumulative business value addition
- Significant contributor for the JV of ECKART and Runaya to produce Aluminum powder business in india
- Lead Technologies selection and tieups for Minor Metal recovery and rare earth minerals.
ArcelorMittal
Capital Investment and Project Leader
10.2014 - 07.2020
Job overview
Handled Multiple roles and responsibilities In ArcelorMittal:
- Incharge of Capital Investment and Projects for ARCELORMITTAL MINING - CANADA (Dec 2019 to Mar 2021)
- Responsible for Strategic and Growth project at ArcelorMittal Poland (Dec 2018 to Dec 2019)
- Project & Program Manager / ARCELORMITTAL - UKRAINE & KAZAKHSTAN (Oct 2014 to Dec 2018)
Major Projects:
* Modernization of Sinter Plants and Blast furances in ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih and Temirtau
* New Pallet plant in ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih (AMKR)
* New Blast furnace blower in ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih (AMKR)
* Sinter and Coke plant modification in ArcelorMittal Poland (AMP)
* Annual Capex planning and investment of $200 MUSD for 24MTPA Iron Ore Mining operations, 10MTPA pallet plant, 400km private railway network and a private port with Jetty operation in ArcelorMittal Mining Canada
Siemens VAI (Currently Primetal Technologies Ltd.)
Senior Executive Project & Supply Chain Management
01.2012 - 09.2014
Job overview
Engineering & Project Management senior Executive:
Responsible for Projects Engineering, SCM, and Quality Control and site execution for:
- 495m2 Sinter plant at NMDC Nagarnar, India.
- 3MTPA SMS (BOF, LF & RH) plant at NMDC Nagarnar, india.
- 3MTPA Continuous Casting 2 plant at SAIL Bhilai, India.
Visa Steel Ltd.
Senior Engineer
06.2008 - 12.2011
Job overview
Production and Projects:
* Production Incharge for 50KTPA (2x16.5 MVA SAF) for Ferro Alloys plant in Jajpur, Odisha.
* Project Senior Engineer for setting up a 100KTPA (4x16.5 MVA SAF) green field Ferro Alloy plant JV with Bao Steel China and Visa Steel India.
Education
VGSOM - IIT KharagpurIndia
MBA from Business Management
06-2017
BIT SINDRIIndia
BACHELOR OF ENGG from Metallurgical Engineering
05-2008
IIT DelhiDelhi, India
Professional Certification from Production And Operations Management
04.2001
Skills
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Certification
Member of
Accomplishments
- Selected under Global Manufacturing Leadership program (GMLP) 2022 by Aditya Birla Group.
- Having working experience in 3 continents: Asia, Europe and North America and over 5 countries
- Global exposure in Metal and Mining domain (Ferrous, Non-Ferrous and Mining)
- Youngest Shift In-charge in Visa Steel with highest production in a shift. Also selected as Technical Consultant to the President Project and become 2nd employee of the new JV with Bao Steel (named Visa Bao Ltd)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Photographic In charge for the Photographic Club BIT Sindri. Language learning: English (IELTS Score 7) Russian, Polish, French, Bengali, Hindi
Interests
Timeline
General Manager - Projects
Hindalco Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group)
10.2022 - Current
Techno Commercial Manager
Runaya (Vedanta Group)
03.2021 - 09.2022
Capital Investment and Project Leader
ArcelorMittal
10.2014 - 07.2020
Senior Executive Project & Supply Chain Management
Siemens VAI (Currently Primetal Technologies Ltd.)
01.2012 - 09.2014
Senior Engineer
Visa Steel Ltd.
06.2008 - 12.2011
IIT Delhi
Professional Certification from Production And Operations Management
04.2001
VGSOM - IIT Kharagpur
MBA from Business Management
BIT SINDRI
BACHELOR OF ENGG from Metallurgical Engineering