Ashutosh Telang

Director & Vice President - HR & Administration

Ashutosh is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in shaping high-performing organizations. He finds purpose in creating lasting value for businesses while enabling enriching, challenging, and meaningful careers for people.

At ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India)—a joint venture between two of the world’s largest steelmakers, Ashutosh leads the Human Resources, Administration, Corporate Communications, CSR, and Security functions. As a member of the Management Committee, he plays a pivotal role in guiding AM/NS India's ambitious growth strategy, which aims to quadruple its capacity through both — greenfield expansions and strategic acquisitions across the value chain.

Under his leadership, AM/NS India is strengthening its foundation and building a future-ready organisation. Ashutosh is also spearheading purposeful CSR initiatives across education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and community development—translating the company’s vision of being a responsible, admired steelmaker into meaningful impact on the ground.

Before joining AM/NS India, Ashutosh was Chief People Officer at True North, a leading Private Equity firm. Ashutosh spent a significant part of his career at Marico Limited, where he served as CHRO. Prior to Marico, Ashutosh was associated with pharmaceutical companies like E Merck and Ranbaxy Laboratories.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in science (Statistics) and a Masters in Labour Studies from Mumbai University. He is a trained Facilitator in Techniques of Participation (ToP) and Coach from Newfield Asia. He is also associated with ASCENT Foundation for Entrepreneurs.

Ashutosh is an avid reader, and his interest varies from spirituality to management to non-fiction and fiction—and this continues to fuel his imagination and creativity through a lifelong love of learning.