Lakshmi Mittal

Lakshmi Mittal holds the executive chairmanship of ArcelorMittal, the world's second-largest steelmaking company, along with stainless steel manufacturer Aperam. His influence extends beyond these major companies, owning 38% of ArcelorMittal and a 3% stake in EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers. With a seat on the board of directors at Goldman Sachs since 2008, Mittal has solidified his position within the global business community. His involvement with several organizations, such as the World Steel Association's executive committee and the World Economic Forum's International Business Council, further underscores his influence and expertise.

Over the years, Mittal's accomplishments have been recognized by leading media outlets and organizations. For instance, The Sunday Times named him "Business Person of 2006," and he was dubbed as the "Person of the Year" by the Financial Times. Furthermore, Time magazine recognized him as the "International Newsmaker of the Year 2006" and included him in their "Time 100" list in 2007. Among his numerous awards, Mittal was granted the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India in 2008 and received the Forbes Lifetime Achievement Award the same year.

Aside from his business success, Mittal has shown a commitment to philanthropy, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare. Among his philanthropic ventures, he established the LNM Institute of Information Technology in Jaipur in 2003 and helped found the Usha Lakshmi Mittal Institute of Management in New Delhi in 2009. In addition, he made a significant donation to the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London in 2008 and contributed notably to the PM Cares fund during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.