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Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran was elected chairman of the World Steel Association for 2024-25.

Appointment | Dated: 26 Oct 2024

Thachat Viswanath (TV) Narendran, the CEO and Managing Director of Tata Steel, has been elected as the Chairman of the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) for the 2024-25 term.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- He will take over from Leon Topalian, the CEO of Nucor Corporation based in the USA, who was the Chairman for 2023-24.
- Narendran is the second Indian to hold the position, following Sajjan Jindal, the Chairman of JSW Group, who served as Chairman from 2021-22.
- TV Narendran joined Tata Steel in 1988 and started in its International Trading Division.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) As Chairman, TV Narendran will oversee important decisions and initiatives that affect the global steel sector.
(ii) He will also be a member of the 17-member Executive Committee, working alongside other industry leaders.
(iii) Thachat Viswanath (TV) Narendran is also the Senior Vice President of the All India Management Association (AIMA).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently elected as the Chairman of the World Steel Association for the 2024-25 term?

Correct Answer: TV Narendran

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About the World Steel Association (Worldsteel)

Established: 1967
Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium