Shashi Ruia, chairman, Essar Group, said, "Our steel business has grown by leaps and bounds under the stewardship of Mehra. His new assignment will enable Essar to continue to draw on his rich experience."
Speaking on the appointment, he added, "Malay Mukherjee comes with valuable international experience in the steel business and is an excellent addition to Essar Group's dynamic leadership team."
Mukherjee is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and holds a master's degree in mining from Moscow. In a career spanning more than 35 years, he has led a variety of technical and commercial functions in the steel industry.
