Dr. Pankaj Satija

Dr. Pankaj Satija is a distinguished mining engineer, sustainability strategist, and corporate affairs leader currently serving as executive vice president – corporate affairs, JSW Group. With over three decades of leadership experience across mining, natural resources, sustainability, public policy, stakeholder engagement, and corporate governance, he is widely recognized for driving responsible industrial growth while integrating environmental stewardship, community development, and sustainable business practices into large-scale industrial operations.

A graduate in mining engineering from IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, Dr. Satija also holds a postgraduate diploma in business management from XLRI Jamshedpur and is a Project Management Professional (PMP). He has further enhanced his leadership capabilities through executive management programs in Germany, France, China, and the United Kingdom and recently earned his doctorate from the TERI School of Advanced Studies, reflecting his commitment to sustainability, environmental governance, and responsible resource management.

Before joining JSW Group, Dr. Satija built an illustrious career with Tata Steel, where he held several senior leadership positions across mining operations, strategic planning, project management, and sustainability. As Managing Director of Tata Steel Mining and Executive In-Charge of Tata Steel’s Ferro Alloys & Minerals Division, he spearheaded pioneering initiatives in sustainable mining, including India’s first pilot implementation of the Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) in chromite mining; drone-based mine monitoring; biodiversity restoration through vetiver plantation; women’s workforce inclusion in heavy equipment operations; and skill development programs for persons with disabilities. Under his leadership, Tata Steel Mining received the prestigious Responsible Chromium Award from the International Chromium Development Association (ICDA), setting new benchmarks for sustainability in India’s mining sector.

At JSW Group, Dr. Satija leads corporate affairs with a strategic focus on government relations, ESG, sustainability, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder management. He plays a key role in aligning the group’s business strategy with national priorities related to industrial development, climate resilience, circular economy, responsible mining, and community engagement, helping strengthen JSW’s position as a leader in sustainable industrial growth.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Dr. Satija has made significant contributions to public policy and institutional development. He has served on several high-level committees constituted by the Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), and the Ministry of Coal. He currently serves as Chairman of the Skill Council for the Mining Sector, Co-Chair of the FICCI Mining Committee, and Chairperson of the ICC National Expert Committee on Mining & Metals, contributing to policy formulation, skill development, occupational safety, and technological modernization across India’s mining industry.

A prolific author and respected thought leader, Dr. Satija has published numerous papers on sustainable mining, biodiversity conservation, ESG, occupational safety, and responsible resource management. His outstanding contributions have been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the National Geoscience Award, the Global Sustainable Mining Award, the Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and multiple national awards for innovation, sustainability, and excellence in mining and environmental leadership. Through his visionary leadership, Dr. Pankaj Satija continues to shape the future of sustainable industry in India by successfully integrating business excellence with environmental responsibility, stakeholder value creation, and long-term societal impact.