Waris Akhtar

Waris Akhtar is a seasoned professional in the steel industry with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Currently serving at Tata Group as Steel Sourcing and Sales for the West Region since November 2022, Waris played a pivotal role in establishing teams for Tata Nexarc's Demand Aggregation business. Previously, as Senior Business Development Manager at ZETWERK, Waris managed the West market region for a steel trading business, focusing on lead generation and overseeing a diverse range of steel products. Prior experience includes significant contributions at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. in various sales and marketing roles, spanning from Area Sales Manager to Deputy Manager Sales & Marketing, where responsibilities included account management and business development in multiple regions. Waris holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing & Strategy from O.P. Jindal Global University and has a background in engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Instrumentation.