Ashok Kumar Panda

Technocrat, Finance Expert

Indian Berhampur, Odisha, India

Quick Info

ProfessionTechnocrat, Finance Expert
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/07/1969
Age56 years
BirthplaceBerhampur, Odisha, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDr. Ashok Kumar Panda
Known forBeing Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMedical Campus High School, Berhampur (1984)
College/University
  • Khallikote (Autonomous) College, Berhampur, Odisha (1984-1986)
  • Veer Surendra Sai University Of Technology, Burla
  • Xavier Institute of Management (XIM), Bhubaneswar
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (1986-1990) from Veer Surendra Sai University Of Technology, Burla
  • Post graduate diploma of Management in Finance (1997-1999) from Xavier Institute of Management (XIM), Bhubaneswar
  • Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) in Business Administration (Finance)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Children
  • Son -
  • Daughter - Anmol Panda

Career

AwardJawahar Award for Excellence in Cost Management (2012)
Notable Achievements
  • Joined Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) as a Management Trainee (Technical) in 1992
  • Became Executive Director of Finance in 2010
  • Promoted to Executive Director of Finance in 2021
  • Vast experience in operational, financial, and commercial leadership roles
  • Appointed Director (Finance) of SAIL in April 2025
  • Appointed Chairman and Managing Director of SAIL on 09/05/2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and raised in Berhampur, Odisha
2. Pursued higher education while working at SAIL
3. Served in various finance, operations, and commercial positions across SAIL plants
4. Runner-up in the Chairman’s Trophy for Young Managers
5. Helped SAIL reduce borrowing by nearly Rs 20,000 crore
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