Ravi Shankar appointed Group CHRO at Shyam Metalics

Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd. (SMEL), one of India’s leading integrated metal producers, has appointed Ravi Shankar as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With more than three decades of HR leadership across large industrial groups, Shankar will play a pivotal role in strengthening Shyam Metalics’ people and culture strategy as it scales operations in steel, ferro alloys, and energy. His remit includes talent acquisition, employee engagement, workforce productivity, and capability development across multiple facilities in India. Shyam Metalics, which has rapidly expanded capacity and strengthened its financial performance post-IPO, is now focused on embedding governance, sustainability, and future-ready HR practices. Shankar’s appointment signals the company’s recognition that strong human capital is central to industrial excellence. His leadership will help create robust systems for skilling, succession planning, and building an inclusive work culture aligned with SMEL’s growth ambitions and ESG commitments.