ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India appoints Nobuo Okochi as Chief Financial Officer

Currently, Okochi is the Managing Executive Officer (India, ASEAN, Middle East and Africa) at Nippon Steel Corporation.

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Published On Apr 29, 2026 at 05:47 PM IST

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has appointed Nobuo Okochi as Chief Financial Officer. Okochi’s appointment will be effective from July 1, 2026. This appointment follows the recent announcement of Amit Harlalka, the current CFO, being elevated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India.

Currently, Okochi is the Managing Executive Officer (India, ASEAN, Middle East and Africa) at Nippon Steel Corporation.

As the CFO, Okochi will be responsible for overseeing ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s finance, strategy, financial planning, capital allocation, and governance functions, supporting the company’s long-term growth ambitions and value creation priorities.

Advt Okochi has four decades of experience with Nippon Steel Corporation, having held senior leadership roles across finance, financial planning and capital budgeting, as well as global business development.

He has deep expertise in managing large-scale industrial investments and complex, multi-market operations. He currently serves as Managing Executive Officer (India, ASEAN, Middle East and Africa) at Nippon Steel Corporation and has played a pivotal role in shaping overseas business strategy and leading major cross-border steel projects.

“Nobuo Okochi’s appointment strengthens AM/NS India’s leadership with valuable global perspective and deep exposure to complex international markets. His experience across geographies and large industrial organisations will add significant depth to the management team as ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India continues to build a resilient and future-ready enterprise,” said Dilip Oommen, CEO, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India.

“I look forward to assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India. The company is well positioned with strong fundamentals and a clear strategic vision. I will work closely with all of the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India team to drive the company’s long-term growth, maintain robust financial governance, and contribute to sustainable value creation,” said Okochi.