World steel Association appoints JSW's Sajjan Jindal as the new Chairman

World steel Association appoints JSW's Sajjan Jindal as the new Chairman

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Category : Business and economics Published on: October 15 2021

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  • Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Steel Ltd, one of India’s largest steel companies, was elected as the new chairman of the World Steel Association for 2021-2022.
  • Jindal is the first representative from India to serve as Chairman of the WSA.
  • WSA established in 1967, it is one of the largest industry representations in the world and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

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About WSA

  • WSA: World steel Association
  • Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
  • Founded: 10 July 1967
  • Chairman: YU Yong
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