Mr. Vijay Singh Bapna holds a Master of Commerce degree from the University of Udaipur, Rajasthan, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Over his distinguished career spanning more than four decades, he has held senior leadership positions with renowned corporate groups, including Aditya Birla Group, Essar Group, Ispat Industries, Reliance Petroleum, Vedanta Group, Indorama Group, and Welspun Group both in India and internationally. His expertise encompasses key areas such as accounting, costing, taxation, project implementation, and plant operations. Mr. Bapna has been honoured with several prestigious accolades, including the Udyog Ratna Award and the Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Award, among others.
Other Directorship
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| Sumax Engineering Limited | Director |
| Lagman Spintex Limited | Independent Director |
| MMP Industries Limited | Independent Director |
| JKVS & Co. CA | Partner |
Mrs. Ramni Nirula holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Delhi University. With over four decades of experience in the financial sector, she has held several leadership roles across project financing, strategy, planning, resources, and corporate banking. Mrs. Nirula served as the Managing Director & CEO of ICICI Securities Limited and also led the Corporate Banking Group at ICICI Bank. As part of the top management team, she played a pivotal role in transforming ICICI Bank from a term lending institution into a technology-driven, diversified financial services group with a strong presence in India's retail financial services market. She retired as Senior General Manager of ICICI Bank Limited, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and excellence. In addition to her executive roles, Mrs. Narula has served on the boards of several prominent companies, including Jindal Steel, Eveready Industries, McLeod Russel, Jubilant Food Works, and Goldman Sachs Trustee Company.
Other Directorship
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| HEG Limited | Independent Director |
| Kirloskar Brothers Limited | Independent Director |
| DRN Investments and Agriculture Private Limited | Director |
| Utkarsh Welfare Foundation | Director |
| Samvedna Microfinance Private Limited | Director |
Mr. Venkatachalam Ramakrishna Iyer is a seasoned banking and finance professional with nearly five decades of extensive experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Physics from St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science, along with qualifications from the Indian Institute of Bankers. His illustrious career is most prominently associated with the State Bank of India (SBI), where he served from 1974 until his retirement in 2014. During this period, he held several senior leadership positions, culminating in his role as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Credit and Risk Officer.
At SBI, Mr. Venkatachalam played pivotal role in shaping key areas such as credit management and risk mitigation. He was instrumental in managing rural banking operations, leading the Stressed Asset Management Group, and overseeing the Mid-Corporate Group.
Mr. Sethurathnam Ravi is a distinguished Chartered Accountant and the Founder of M/s Ravi Rajan & Co, a prominent advisory and accountancy firm. He holds a postgraduate degree in Commerce and a Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA). He is also an Associate Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE), USA, and a registered Insolvency Resolution Professional. With extensive expertise in financial management, fraud examination, and insolvency resolution, Mr. Ravi has earned high reputation in the industry.
He is the former Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and currently serves as an Independent Director for several listed entities. Throughout his career, Mr. Ravi has served on the boards of esteemed organisations including LIC Housing Finance, BHEL, IDBI Bank, Mahindra Ugine Steel Limited and Jindal Strips. His contributions have extended to several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and private sector banks, where he played key role on audit, strategic revival, and risk management committees, providing critical oversight and direction. His wide-ranging expertise and leadership in finance, corporate governance, and risk management have made him a respected and influential figure in the industry.
Other Directorship
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| ICAI International ADR Centre | Additional Director |
| Xander Advisors India Private Limited | Director |
| Dalmia Cement (Bharat Limited) | Independent Director |
| Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited | Director |
| Aditiya Birla ARC Limited | Independent Director |
| BillMart Fintech Private Limited | Director |
| S Ravi Financial Management Services Private Limited | Director |
| 360 One Asset Management Limited | Independent Director |
| PCBL Chemical Limited | Independent Director |
| Spacenet Enterprises India Limited | Director |
| Aditiya Birla Money Limited | Independent Director |
| Granules India Limited | Independent Director |
| Usha Martin UK Limited, United Kingdom | Director |
Mr. Rajeev Jhawar is a prominent Indian industrialist with over three decades of experience in strategic management. An alumnus of Ranchi University and London Business School, he began his career as Sr. Vice President (Commercial) at Usha Martin Limited and, in 1998, was appointed as Managing Director of the Company. Under his visionary leadership, the Usha Martin Group has achieved remarkable growth, fostering a meritocratic culture and significantly enhancing stakeholder value. His sharp business acumen, leadership capabilities, and strategic decision making have propelled the Group to a higher growth trajectory, cementing its position as one of the global leaders in the wire rope industry. In addition to his role at Usha Martin, Mr. Jhawar has served on the Board of various esteemed organisations including Orient Cement Limited (Part of CK Birla group companies) and Neutral Publishing House Limited, publisher of the leading regional newspaper ‘Prabhat Khabar’ in cities such as Patna, Dhanbad, Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Kolkata. Mr. Jhawar also plays a pivotal role in the global expansion of Usha Martin, serving as a director on the boards of its international subsidiaries, including Usha Martin International Limited at UK, Usha Siam Industries Public Company Limited at Thailand and Brunton Wire Ropes FZCo at Dubai.
Other Directorship
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| Usha Martin International Limited, UK | Director |
| Usha Siam Steel Industries Public Co. Ltd, Thailand | Director |
| Usha Martin UK Limited, UK | Director |
| Brunton Wire Ropes FZCo., Dubai | Director |
| Usha Siam Speciality Wire Company Limited, Thailand | Director |
Mr. Sharma holds a distinguished academic background, earning both his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. He joined the Company in July 1995 as a Graduate Engineer Trainee, marking the beginning of a professional journey characterised by dedication, innovation, and leadership. Over the past 28 years, Mr. Sharma has amassed extensive experience and expertise across a diverse array of key functions including Research & Development, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing. In his tenure as Head of Manufacturing, Mr. Sharma demonstrated exemplary leadership and strategic foresight. Under his guidance, the company achieved significant milestones, such as optimizing production process, enhancing supply chain efficiencies, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. His initiatives not only improved output quality but also contributed to cost management and sustainability goals.
As a Whole Time Director, Mr. Sharma leverages his vast technical knowledge and managerial acumen to shape the company’s strategic direction.
Mr. Sharma is widely recognized for his ability to inspire teams, nurture talent, and champion a vision of continuous improvement. Beyond his professional achievements, he is also known for his dedication to mentoring young professionals and advocating for sustainable practices within the industry.
Other Directorship
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| Pengg Usha Martin Wires Private Limited | Director |
Mr. Chirantan Chatterjee, aged about 55 years, holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Over the years, Mr. Chatterjee has played an instrumental role in expanding Usha Martin’s domestic and international footprints. Prior to his appointment as Whole time Director he was heading the domestic Wire Rope, Wire, and LRPC businesses with independent charge, driving strategic initiatives to accelerate growth and market expansion and was designated as President – Sales & Marketing, under the Senior Management category.
Directorship In Other Bodies Corporate
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| Gustav Wolf Speciality Cords Limited | Director |
| Usha Martin Americas | Director |
| Brunton Wires Ropes Industrial Company Limited | Director |
| Brunton Wires Ropes FZCo | Director |
Ms. Shreya Jhawar, aged 33 years, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Finance from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD.
She began her professional career with the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York, and subsequently worked with Innosight, a global strategy consulting firm.
Ms. Shreya joined Usha Martin Group in 2022 and currently serves as Director – Strategy and Growth in Usha Martin Singapore Pte. Limited. In her current role, she leads growth initiatives across the Company, with a focus on market expansion and increasing the share of high-performance rope portfolio. She is also working to bring new adjacent products into Usha Martin's portfolio including Oceanfibre – a synthetic slings solution.
She drives the "One Usha Martin" initiative – the Company’s program to operate as a single, unified global organization. The program includes integration of manufacturing across India and overseas locations, rollout of common digital platforms, establishment of India-based shared services, cost reduction in logistics, procurement and administration, and alignment of policies, KPIs and incentives across subsidiaries.
Ms. Shreya is a member of the Company’s Sustainability Council, where she contributes to group-wide ESG initiatives. She also has a strong personal commitment to nurturing talent within Usha Martin. She supports learning and skill-development initiatives through the Usha Martin Learning Academy, aimed at shaping the next generation of leaders for the organization.
Other Directorships
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| Usha Martin Singapore Pte. Limited | Director – Strategy and Growth |
Mr. Dimitri Bracco Gartner, aged about 56 years, has completed his education in Logistics and Economics from Business School and holds an MBA degree from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
He has been associated with the Usha Martin Group since 2014. Between 2014 and 2020, he worked as General Manager of De Ruiter Staalkabel and Usha Martin Europe. Since 2020, he has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Usha Martin International and is responsible for the overall performance of the Group’s European business.
He is actively involved in driving the Group’s business in Europe and international markets, including sales, marketing, customer relationships, strategic growth and expansion initiatives. He also oversees European manufacturing, rigging and service operations and plays an important role in strengthening the Company’s position in specialised wire rope, synthetic and lifting solutions.
Mr. Gartner has experience across various sectors including Offshore Energy and Offshore Wind, Marine, Construction, Cranes and Industrial Lifting, Elevators, Ports and Container Terminals. He is also involved in OEM relationships, key customer management and international business development.
Other Directorships
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| Usha Martin International Limited | Chief Executive Officer |
| Usha Martin UK Limited | Director |
| Usha Martin Italia SRL | Director |
Mr. Sabyasachi Majumder, aged about 62 years, holds a B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering and has about 38 years of experience in engineering products, business operations and international markets. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership positions involving the management of business operations and profit centres and has led multidisciplinary teams across sales, service, design, production and project execution. His association with multinational organisations has provided him with broad exposure to diverse business environments, operating systems and management practices.
He has been associated with the Usha Martin Group for over two decades. He is presently the Managing Director of Brunton Wire Ropes FZCo. and heads the Middle East operations of the Group. In this role, he is responsible for business performance, market development and operational growth across the region.
Mr. Majumder has considerable experience in strategic planning, brand positioning, business development, marketing in competitive markets and overall management of operations. His exposure to diverse geographies and international customers has contributed to strengthening the presence of Brunton Wire Ropes and the Usha Martin brand in overseas markets.
Other Directorships
| Name of the Body Corporates | Position |
|---|---|
| Brunton Wire Ropes FZCO | Managing Director |
| Brunton Wire Ropes Industrial Company Limited | Director |
Mr. Abhijit Paul is a Commerce graduate from Calcutta University and a qualified Chartered Accountant. He joined Usha Martin Limited in the year 2021. He has 19 years of experience in finance and accounting operations. He has extensive experience in areas like Financial Planning and Analysis, Group Financial Reporting, Tax Planning and Strategy, Management Reporting, Statutory and Regulatory Compliances. Prior to his joining Usha Martin Limited, he was associated with organizations like Berger Paints, ABP Group.
Mr. Manish Agarwal possesses a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.com) & Law (LLB) and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has more than 14 years of experience in corporate secretarial, corporate governance, compliance functions, board processes amongst others. Prior to joining Usha Martin Limited, he was associated with listed entities like Rupa & Company Limited, Skipper Limited and Duroply Industries Limited.
Mr. Govind Tekriwal is a commerce graduate from Patna University and a qualified Cost Accountant. He joined Usha Siam Steel Industries PCL in the year 2018. He has 19 years of experience in finance, accounts, supply chain, acquisitions, and operations management. Mr. Govind had commenced his journey with Usha Siam as Head of Finance & Accounts and eventually took over as Director-Operations for Usha Siam. In his current capacity as Director-Operations of Usha Siam, he is overall responsible for the Thailand plant’s growth and profitability. Prior to his joining Usha Siam, he was associated with organizations like Ispat Industries, ILFS, Syntel Ltd., Schneider Electric, and Aditya Birla Group.
Mr. Sanjay Singh possesses an MBA in Marketing and has 20 years of work experience in the Wire & Wire Rope Industry. He has been associated with Usha Martin since 2005. A techno-commercial person with in-depth knowledge of the product and its applications, Mr. Singh ensures all one-stop-solution for the customers/end users, is a ready-reckoner for product-related queries. Having served as West Zone Regional Head in India, Head of International Sales in Thailand, presently he is spearheading our US operations.
Mr. Anurag Bhatia is a techno-commercial professional with experience in the steel wire rope sector, steel sector, and trading of dry bulk commodities, primarily coking coal, thermal coal, and limestone.
Mr. Anurag holds a degree in Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum (Kerala University), and has a Master's in International Business from a prestigious institute Symbiosis, Pune. He has amassed over two decades of rich multi-dimensional experience in both forward and backward integration of the Steel sector, handling assignments in the trade, supply chain, distribution, and shipping. While his eighteen years of stint in Singapore, he was involved with regional business development activities at Usha Martin Singapore, where he had contributed to their perennial business growth in the Asia Pacific region. Mr. Anurag has worked with reputed global trading organizations, including the leading multi-billion-dollar Japanese trading company Marubeni-Itochu as a Steel Trader.
Mr. Anurag has garnered a rich multi-cultural exposure working in India, Southeast Asia, and now Australia. In his current capacity as Director-Operations of Usha Martin Australia, he is responsible for the revenue growth, operations, and complete P & L responsibilities.
Mr. How Wei, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Bradford UK and several academic certifications in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He has been working with Usha Martin Singapore for 14 years now and in between, was managing the Shanghai office for 6 years as Operations Director. While in Shanghai, he was responsible for setting up new rigging and warehouse facilities in Shanghai FTZ as well as sales and market development in offshore, marine(OEM), structural, heavy lift sling and P&L. He was posted back in Singapore office as Sales & Marketing Director for Southeast Asia and to start the Rigging operations. His expertise includes commercial negotiations, various certifications related to Oil & Offshore industry projects and logistics management with a proven track-record of excellence. Prior to his association with Usha Martin, he had also worked with several international logistics companies for 7 years in Singapore.
A graduate Electronics Engineer from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Polytechnics in Vietnam, Mr. Qui was employed by Geco-Prakla (Schlumberger Limited) in the year 1998 and then NEC Corporation where he worked till 2001. After further studies with a Bachelor’s in International Study, English Linguistics and Literature, he joined Usha Martin Limited in 2001. He has almost two decades of experience in business development and more than ten years in operations. Besides Vietnam, he has played a key role in developing a good market for the company’s products in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Taiwan and Japan.
Mr. Tin Muljatno graduated from Tarumanegara University with a specialization in Business Management. He joined Usha Martin in 2007 and eventually took over as Director Operations for Usha Martin Indonesia, spearheading sales, business development, logistics and P&L Management. Mr. Muljatno plays a crucial role in establishing and developing markets for the company’s products in Indonesia and other neighboring countries.
