Chief Business Officer - Steel Industry

Job Purpose

Our core vision is to build a strong and comprehensive presence across the entire metal, minerals and energy supply chain, driving sustainable and inclusive growth while tackling key challenges such as infrastructure gaps and financial inclusion. Every strategic initiative, whether backward or forward integration, is thoughtfully designed to streamline the supply chain and foster a circular economy. We are building the most comprehensive digital infrastructure to power trade and drive sustainable growth in multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth

- Lead, mentor, and manage all Vertical Heads (Sales, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.)

- Develop and execute the company's short-term and long-term business targets.

- Ensure business continuity, operational stability, and resilience across the value chain-from raw materials to finished products.

- Identify growth opportunities across existing and new business verticals, markets, and partnerships.

- Drive existing AOP & build business for future revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.

- Onboarding of large client relationships to meet strategic expansion plan.

- Implement robust policies, SOPs, and internal controls aligned with Mbook's governance standards and organizational values.

- Review operational risks and ensure effective risk mitigation, audits, and corrective actions.

- Drive transparency and discipline in performance reporting and management reviews.

Operational Excellence

- Oversee day-to-day business operations across all verticals to ensure efficiency and scalability.

- Drive process optimization, cost control, and productivity improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong business acumen with end-to-end understanding of multi-vertical operations.

- Proven leadership and people management skills at a senior level.

- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability.

- Excellent financial, analytical, and decision-making skills.

- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education: B.Tech / BE (Metallurgy, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline); MBA or Postgraduate qualification preferred.

- Experience: Minimum 15-20 years in the steel Industry

- Prior experience managing multiple business verticals or P&L ownership is essential.

- Experience working closely with founders/promoters in a growth-stage organization is preferred.

- Industry experience relevant to the company's business model will be an advantage.