Mumbai (07.08.2025): Essar Capital has announced the appointment of Amit Bajaj as its new Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, effective August 11, 2025. The move underscores the company's focus on expanding its global footprint and strengthening strategic partnerships.

A veteran with over 25 years of experience in corporate affairs and government relations, Bajaj is known for his expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments. His extensive career has involved engaging with policymakers, regulators, and industry associations across key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and metals and mining in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe.

Prior to his return to Essar, Bajaj served as Senior President of Corporate Affairs at the Aditya Birla Group, where he was instrumental in aligning policy strategies with the business objectives of the group and its global subsidiaries.

This appointment marks his return to the Essar Group, where he previously held a leadership role from 2004 to 2014. According to Prashant Ruia, Director of Essar Group, Bajaj’s leadership and deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape make him an "ideal leader to steer [Essar's] public policy and stakeholder engagement efforts."

In his new role, Bajaj will be responsible for leading Essar's global corporate affairs strategies and driving policy advocacy to support the company's ambitious initiatives in renewable energy, green mobility, and innovative infrastructure. Bajaj said that he was "honoured to rejoin Essar" and looks forward to shaping policies that support the group's sustainable growth.