NEXT100 awardee Manoj Kumar has taken on the role of Chief Information Officer at Metal Recycling Industries Limited, marking a new chapter in his distinguished career as a digital transformation leader. Based in Delhi, Manoj is now responsible for driving the company’s end-to-end IT strategy and transformation initiatives across key markets including West Africa, the Middle East, the USA, and India.
In this strategic leadership position, Manoj will focus on enhancing operational efficiency through comprehensive digital initiatives. His mandate includes developing an enterprise-wide IT roadmap aligned with business goals and overseeing the implementation of ERP systems, Industry 4.0 technologies, artificial intelligence, analytics platforms, IT security measures, and infrastructure modernization.
Manoj brings with him nearly three decades of experience in technology leadership roles across global enterprises. Before joining Metal Recycling Industries, he held pivotal CIO roles at Ambica Steels, RAY International Group, APL Apollo, ACME Group, and Jamna Auto, where he led several successful digital transformation journeys, built high-performing IT teams, and delivered impactful results across manufacturing, telecom, and energy sectors.
With his proven expertise in ERP rollouts, AI/ML, IoT, SAP S/4HANA, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity, Manoj Kumar is expected to play a critical role in shaping the company’s innovation-led future. His deep understanding of IT-business alignment and global operations makes him a valuable asset to the organization’s growth and transformation vision.