PK Rath takes charge as new CMD of RINL in Visakhapatnam

 Visakhapatnam: Pradosh Kumar Rath was appointed as Chairman cum Managing Director of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) on Saturday. 

PK Rath is presently working as Director (Operations) of RINL. Rath graduated from REC, Warangal, in Metallurgy and holds an MBA (HR & Marketing) from Andhra University. 

Rath started his career as a management trainee in 1983 at RINL and rose to the highest capacity in the company. 

He worked for 35 years in various positions in the company and having good experience and knowledge in all wings of RINL. 

Rath witnessed every bit of development in RINL. He has a rich experience in steel making, continuous casting process and other operations of the plant.  

He contributed significantly in stabilising and ramping up of production from the new expansion units and modernisation of the plant of 7.3 million tonne stage.

After assuming charge as the new Chairman-cum-Managing Director of RINL Rath said that RINL-VSP is known for commendable work and team spirit shown by its people. 

He exhorted the employees to continue to exhibit these qualities, demonstrate aptitude to learn, implement and overcome challenges to take RINL to greater heights. 

RINL Directors, senior officials across the organisation, representatives of Steel Executive Association, Trade Unions and a large number of customers extended their greetings on the occasion.