New Delhi: Dr Rakesh Nandan Sahay has assumed charge as Director (Personnel) of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) with effect from February 9. He brings with him over 29 years of rich experience in the field of human resources, with exposure to strategic HR, organisational development, industrial relations, and change management across the power, mining, renewable energy, and research sectors.
Prior to joining RINL, Dr Sahay served in senior human resource leadership roles in NTPC and its joint ventures with IOC, CIL, and State Governments. He has handled HR functions for large greenfield and brownfield projects and has been associated with major project transitions and takeovers in thermal, hydro, gas, and mining sectors. His experience also includes organizational integration, employee engagement, leadership development, and strengthening HR systems in national level institutions.
Dr. Sahay is a Gold Medallist in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi, and holds a PhD in Commerce and Management. He also possesses academic qualifications in Economics and Law, including LLB and LLM, and has undergone several leadership development programmes and professional certifications.
Dr. Sahay is a Life Member of the National HRD Network and the Administrative Staff College of India. A keen sportsman, he has represented MECON in All India Office Cricket League competitions, Ranchi University (Semi-finalist in the Rohinton Baria Trophy, 1994–95), Ranchi District in senior and Under-19 cricket, and the NTPC Cricket Team in All India PSU and office leagues. His career includes national-level professional recognitions such as the AIMA best Young Manager Award (2021) and AIMA National HR Quiz Winner (2005), along with several corporate honours and contributions to organisations recognised for employee branding and workplace excellence.
"Dr. Sahay is expected to play a key role in strengthening human resource management and supporting RINL’s organizational objectives at this time of transaction," RINL said in an official statement.
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