Dr. S. B. Saraswat -
• A distinguished technologist and management professional with nearly five decades of experience across the steel, power, petroleum and infrastructure sectors, with deep expertise in Supply Chain Management and e-auction implementation.
• Former Joint Director at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Director at Global Steel, Europe and Managing Director (Projects) at Danieli Corus India, with extensive National and International leadership exposure.
• Presently Managing Director of Global E-Auction (P) Ltd., leading the design and execution of transparent, technology-driven e-auction systems for government and private and global organisations.
• A pioneer in institutionalising e-auctions in one of India’s largest Public Sector Undertakings since the early 000s and successfully implementing large-scale digital auction practices across major enterprises in India and Europe.
• An Electrical Engineer with postgraduate qualifications in Materials Management, Public Administration, Industrial Engineering, ADR and a Ph.D., along with ISO and High Tension Supervisory Competency certifications.
• Chairman and Fellow of the Indian Institution of Plant Engineers (IIPE), Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India), Fellow of IIArb and empanelled Arbitrator on multiple National forums with professional association to the Society of Construction Law, UK.
• An International speaker, Professor and Honorary Professor at five universities in India and abroad, actively mentoring students and professionals in supply chain, e-commerce and management disciplines.
• A prolific author of several acclaimed books on technology, management, arbitration, supply chain and spirituality, widely respected for blending practical experience with strategic insight and real-world execution.