NEW DELHI — ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced that Amit Harlalka, currently the company’s CFO, will take over as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Dilip Oommen, who is retiring after a 22-year tenure with the company.
Oommen will transition to a role as a Board Member of AM/NS India and serve as Vice-Chairman of ArcelorMittal India Private Limited.
Profile of the New CEO
Amit Harlalka brings extensive global financial and operational experience to the leadership role.
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Internal Growth: Joined AM/NS India in 2019 as Deputy Director of Finance before becoming CFO in 2023.
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Global Pedigree: Previously held senior finance roles at ArcelorMittal in Mexico, Luxembourg, and Zenica.
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Academic Background: A Chartered Accountant and an MBA (Finance) from IIM Bangalore, he began his career at Hindustan Unilever Limited.
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Group Leadership: Alongside his CEO appointment, Harlalka has been named a member of the ArcelorMittal Group Management Committee.
Strategic Vision and Transition
Aditya Mittal, Chairman of AM/NS India, highlighted Harlalka’s deep involvement in the company’s expansion plans, including renewables and steel production.
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Safety First: Harlalka emphasized his primary aspiration to lead an “accident-free” organization during this phase of heavy construction and expansion.
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Stability to Growth: Outgoing CEO Dilip Oommen was credited with bringing stability during the brand’s formative years in India; Harlalka is expected to drive the next “Atmanirbhar Bharat” growth phase.
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Expansion Focus: The leadership change comes as AM/NS India undergoes significant capacity increases to meet rising domestic steel demand.
Looking Ahead
The transition ensures continuity in AM/NS India’s strategic roadmap. Harlalka’s intimate knowledge of the company’s capital expenditure and growth trajectory positions him to oversee the massive scale-up projects currently underway at its Hazira facility and beyond.
