BUILDING A WINNING CULTURE
MR. ANEJA HOLDS THREE DECADES OF DIVERSE BUSINESS EXPERTISE. HIS PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY IS MARKED BY HIS EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY TO TURNAROUND BUSINESSES IN CHALLENGING SITUATIONS. HE ADHERES TO A PRAGMATIC “MAKE THINGS HAPPEN” PHILOSOPHY & FOCUSES ON CULTIVATING A WINNING CULTURE TO DRIVE ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS
ACADEMIC BRILLIANCE
Armed with a BE in Electronics and Instrumentation and an MBA in Marketing, Mr. Aneja’s intellectual curiosity led him to pursue International Business studies at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. Additionally, he completed the General Management and Executive Development Program at INSEAD, Fontainebleau campus in France.
AN IMPRESSIVE CAREER GRAPH
Mr. Aneja joined Sage Metals Group in 2021 after serving as the President of India Region at Vibracoustic, a Euro 2 billion German MNC with global leadership in anti-vibration automobile products. With over 15 years at Federal-Mogul, a US $7 billion MNC based in Michigan, USA, working in positions of increasing responsibility, in his last role as VP, Asia Pacific and Africa & Managing Director, India, he accomplished a complex business merger & turnaround. He received the CEO Excellence Award at the leadership conference in Detroit, Michigan. He also contributed to companies like GE Lighting and Apollo Tyres.
As the CEO and MD of Sage Metals Group, since 2021, he is driving ambitious growth with enhanced profitability. He is actively engaged in capital restructuring and M&As in allied industry segments in the US and India. He aims to establish Sage as a global leader offering technologically advanced and sustainable diverse metal processing and forming capabilities.
With a holding company in New York and multiple manufacturing facilities in the USA & India, the Sage Metals Group serves a blue-chip global client base and offers a wide portfolio of manufactured products and metal forming services.
PRACTICAL RISK MITIGATION STRATEGIES
In times of geopolitical uncertainties, Mr. Aneja tailors risk mitigation strategies through analysis, engagement with diverse stakeholders, & internal vulnerability assessment. The leader believes that diversity in strategy creation and execution enhances effectiveness in times of crisis. He led Sage Metals Group effectively through the challenging Covid period and the company witnessed unprecedented growth and hit record revenue in 2021-22.
Mr. Aneja advises aspiring business leaders to simplify operations, adopt an empathic approach, and prioritize genuine care for employees. He believes that by involving team members in decision-making processes, leaders can infuse ownership and commitment, which are essential traits for effective leadership.
Simultaneously, he highlights the importance of transparency and staying abreast of megatrends and macro-environmental developments. Embracing and investing in technology and nurturing motivated teams are the key tenets of his leadership philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on long term goals & strategies while rapidly adapting to the dynamic economic scenario & aptly dealing with the uncertainties.
AN ECO-CONSCIOUS LEADER
Mr. Aneja views sustainability as a moral imperative rather than a mere compliance requirement. He actively engages in eco-conscious endeavors to give back to environment, world & future generations. He advocates that both individuals & organizations should embrace sustainability to make a positive impact on the world. Under his leadership, Sage Metals Group has embarked on an ambitious ESG journey.
HIS SUCCESS MANTRA
Believing in being the energy that is positive and uplifting, Mr. Aneja approaches every problem with audacity because he reckons that fear impedes success. His journey is marked by honest hard work, unwavering dedication, strong willpower, persistent courage, and steadfast integrity – the guiding mantras that pave the way for his achievements.
