Mr. Alok Verma has assumed the charge of Director In-Charge, SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant on 13th January 2025. Mr. Verma commenced his career at Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited in the Year 1991 as Management Trainee (Technical).
Over his 32-year long tenure at Bokaro, Mr. Verma played a crucial role in the timely completion of projects in Rolling mills in 1997, 2007, 2015 & 2023. A certified six sigma black belt, he accomplished many key assignments other than operations of the Mills. These include ERP implementation, six sigma certification, patenting of technical design of hot rolling coiling operations and invention of three new products. These contributions significantly enhanced the product quality, production volume, and operational efficiency of the Rolling Mills.
A widely traveled technocrat, he has visited countries across the globe including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and China, thereby gaining valuable insights into steel manufacturing technology.