NEW DELHI, Apr 28: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India on Tuesday announced the appointment of Nobuo Okochi as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company, effective July 1.
Okochi is currently the Managing Executive Officer (India, ASEAN, Middle East and Africa) at Nippon Steel Corporation, a JV partner in ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India.
He will succeed Amit Harlalka, the current CFO, being elevated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company from July 1.
In a statement, AMNS India — a 60:40 joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel – said Okochi will be responsible for overseeing the company’s finance, strategy, financial planning, capital allocation, and governance functions, supporting the company’s long-term growth ambitions and value creation priorities.
Okochi has four decades of experience with Nippon Steel Corporation, having held senior leadership roles across finance, financial planning and capital budgeting, as well as global business development.
AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said Okochi’s appointment strengthens the company’s leadership with valuable global perspective and deep exposure to complex international markets.
His experience across geographies and large industrial organisations will add significant depth to the management team as ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India continues to build a resilient and future-ready enterprise.
Okochi said “AMNS India…is well positioned with strong fundamentals and a clear strategic vision. I will work closely with all of the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India team to drive the company’s long-term growth, maintain robust financial governance, and contribute to sustainable value creation.” (PTI)
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