Rohan Sarin
Deputy General Manager - Public Policy and Affairs @ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy General Manager - Public Policy and Affairs @ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
New Delhi, IN
Key Strategic Achievements: • Preserved the captive structure under Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023, avoiding major business restructuring. • Enabled policy relaxation for obsolete capital goods disposal, saving Rs 500 crore. • Secured timely TRQ authorization for 14,400 MT HDPE from the UAE, ensuring operational continuity. • Mitigated Wind Turbine derating risk with Rs crore implications. • Resolved pending WPC license migration for seamless regulatory compliance.Stakeholder Engagement: • Lead engagement with key central ministries (Steel, Commerce, Finance, Power, Petroleum, Ports) and the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. • Maintain trusted relationships with Ministers, Secretaries, Parliamentarians, and senior state officials.Policy Monitoring & Advisory: • Conduct real-time political sensing from PMO and nodal ministries; deliver strategic briefs to management. • Track regulatory and legislative developments; assess business impact and policy opportunities. • Collaborate with global Legal and Finance teams on compliance with emerging frameworks like CBAM.Advocacy & Representation: • Advocate for statutory approvals and project clearances. • Represent AM/NS India in business forums, chambers, and policy platforms.Crisis Management & Branding: • Lead risk identification, mitigation, and multi-stakeholder engagement to manage policy threats. • Enhance AM/NS India’s policy visibility via roadshows, coalitions, and outreach.
EDUCATION
Bal Bharati Public School ,Pitampura
Business/Commerce, General
Delhi University
Bachelors, Economics, Insurance
ICFAI Business School
MBA, Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT ROHAN SARIN
With around 17 years of expertise in public policy, strategic communications, and government relations, I have consistently safeguarded organizational licenses and ensured seamless operational continuity. My strategic initiatives not only enhance reputation and political capital but also directly contribute to the bottom line. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy, I execute high-impact initiatives with precision and foresight.I have maintained strategic relationships with senior government officials, including Ministers, Secretaries, and Joint Secretaries at both the Central and State levels, as well as parliamentarians and other stakeholders. These relationships coupled with evidence based narrative are essential for driving necessary regulatory, legislative, and policy changes.I possess a strong understanding of global policies, legislation, trade related issues, and regulatory challenges across various sectors, including steel, infrastructure, electronics, automobiles, medical devices, and healthcare. My work involves staying updated on business priorities and strategies to assess the impact of policy and regulatory changes.In my current role at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, I closely interface with various administrative ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, advocating for a conducive policy framework and streamlining processes to improve the business environment. I identify key risks and develop comprehensive advocacy strategies and engagement plans with external stakeholders to mitigate these risks and support business objectives. Notably, my strategic advocacy efforts resulted in substantial cost savings of more than Rs crores.In my experience so far, I have successfully forged strong partnerships and linkages with government stakeholders. I played a pivotal role in establishing a Task Force on Project and Program Management under the leadership of the CEO of NITI Aayog, aiming to develop a National Policy Framework aligned with global best practices. Additionally, I initiated and coordinated the CII-Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) Joint Task Force and the CII-Ministry of Shipping Joint Task Force. These platforms, chaired by respective ministers and secretaries with C-suite representation, foster ongoing Industry-Government dialogue on sustainable infrastructure development and address critical ease of doing business issues affecting the sector. Furthermore, I have been instrumental in the revamped Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in the IT Hardware sector.
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