Lakshmi Mittal
What is lakshmi mittal?
Key facts
Lakshmi Mittal is an Indian businessman and steel magnate, best known as the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaking company. He served as CEO from 2006 to 2021.
Context
Lakshmi Mittal is an Indian businessman and steel magnate. He is best known as the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaking company [1]. He served as CEO from 2006 to 2021 [1]. Mittal separated from his siblings to start Mittal Steel, then merged it with Arcelor in 2006 [1]. He has been a member of the Goldman Sachs board since 2008 [1]. He is a long-time resident of the U.K. and later shifted his base to Switzerland [1]. His career in steel began with his family's business in India before he expanded internationally [1].
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Which company is owned by Lakshmi Mittal?
Lakshmi Mittal is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaking company [1].
How did Mittal become so rich?
Mittal built his wealth through steel, starting Mittal Steel after separating from his siblings and later merging it with Arcelor in 2006 [1].
Who is the richest man of steel?
Lakshmi Mittal is often considered the richest steel magnate, as the executive chairman of the world's largest steelmaking company, ArcelorMittal [1].
Sources
- Lakshmi Mittal | Biography & Facts | Britannica Money — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)