Lakshmi Mittal’s journey from a humble village in Rajasthan, India, to becoming one of the world’s wealthiest individuals is truly remarkable. Despite being raised in a place lacking basic amenities like water and electricity, he has risen to the position of the world’s 93rd billionaire on the Forbes list and the 15th richest in India. The India-born, London-residing Lakshmi Nivas Mittal alias Lakshmi Narayan Mittal celebrates his 73rd birth anniversary today. As the chairman and former CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steelmaking company, Lakshmi Mittal has made an indelible mark in the industry. To honour this special occasion, let’s explore a few lesser-known yet fascinating facts about this steel tycoon.
Date of Birth: 15 June 1950
Net Worth: $16.8 billion as of June 15, 2023
“I realized that life is too short to build a steel company from scratch.”
Lakshmi Mittal’s words beautifully encapsulate his remarkable journey in building an empire within the steel industry. Starting from humble beginnings, he has transformed struggling steel enterprises into thriving powerhouses. Fondly known as the “doctor of sick steel industries,” Mittal has successfully unlocked the untapped potential of these enterprises, paving the way for immense profitability.
On the occasion of his birth anniversary, we extend our heartfelt wishes to Lakshmi Mittal, the visionary leader whose relentless pursuit of excellence has brought prosperity to the steel industry. May his years ahead be filled with continued success, abundance, and enduring wealth.
The post is a part of a B’day Series where we celebrate the birthday of renowned personalities from the Tech Industry, very frequently. The series includes Entrepreneurs, C-level Executives, innovators or renewed leaders who moved the industry with his exponential skill set and vision. The intent is to highlight the person’s achievements and touch base the little known, but interesting, part of his life. You can see the list of all earlier celebrated tech personalities, including Mark Zuckerberg, Marissa Mayor, Sean Parker, Andy Rubin, Julian Assange, Sir Richard Branson, and Sergey Brin, by following this link or subscribing to your daily newsletter.
