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His presence at the helm of affairs is infusing fresh zeal into Mittal
Steel. Aditya has his sights firmly fixed on intensive research and
development. "R&D is key to enabling us to meet our customer needs. We
operate two state-of-the-art research and development operations, one in
Chicago, US, and one in Gandrange, France. These operations are very
important to us as it is from here that our scientists liase with our
customers to discover what type of steel they require, which enables us to
work towards meeting their demands," he says.
The scion is clearly the new face of the global Indian. Apart from
achieving key milestones, the promising turk is creating ripples through
his nomination as one of the Young Global Leaders proposed to attend the
World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos in June this year. "It is
important that the world recognise the new generation of leaders," says
Mittal Jr., reacting to the news. "We already had our first meeting in
Davos back in January and I think our proper meeting, to be held later
this year in Zermatt, is going to be very stimulating and informative. I
look forward to interacting with all members of the forum, including, of
course, those from India. I have no real advice, but I would say don’t
hold back, explore every single option and never lose hope."
Countering the expression 'heir apparent', Aditya says nonchalantly, "My
father has never told me I am the heir to his empire.” Meanwhile he is
well on his way to shaping the contours of the world's largest steel
business, the Midas way.
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