Dev Bajpai, former Whole Time Director of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), has been appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of JSW Steel Limited, marking a significant addition to the company’s leadership and governance framework. The appointment was approved by the shareholders of JSW Steel at the Annual General Meeting held on 24th July, 2026, for a tenure of five years. As part of his new responsibilities, Mr. Bajpai has also been inducted into several Board Committees, including the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, and will serve as the Chairman of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee.
JSW Steel, the flagship company of the US$20 billion JSW Group, is one of the world’s leading steel manufacturers with operations across India, the United States, and Europe. The company has strategic collaborations with JFE Steel, Japan, and POSCO,
South Korea, and serves key sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, real estate, automotive, appliances, and railways through its portfolio of advanced and value-added steel products. With a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable manufacturing, JSW Steel continues to pursue its ambitious expansion plans, targeting 78 million tonnes per annum of steel production by 2031–32.
Mr. Bajpai brings over three decades of distinguished leadership experience across legal affairs, corporate governance, taxation, public policy, and regulatory affairs. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), ICICI Venture, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), Marico, and Maruti Suzuki, building a strong reputation for governance excellence and strategic counsel. At HUL, he joined the Management Committee before being elevated to the Board as Whole Time Director, where he played a key role in strengthening the company’s governance and regulatory framework.
His appointment reinforces JSW Steel’s continued commitment to strong corporate governance and board leadership as the company accelerates its global growth strategy, innovation agenda, and long-term value creation for stakeholders.