Biography

Rajat Marwah joined Algoma Steel in 2008 as General Manager of Finance and Cost, with accountability for credit, cost, budgeting, pricing, planning, and financial accounting. He was appointed Vice President of Finance in 2012 and became Chief Financial Officer in 2014. 

Effective January 1, 2026, Rajat was appointed Chief Executive Officer, leading Algoma through its next chapter of transformation and growth as the company completes its transition to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking and advances its position as a leading producer of green Canadian steel. 

Throughout his tenure as CFO, Rajat has been responsible for all finance, procurement, business planning, and information technology functions, while also serving as Algoma’s Chief Risk Officer. He has played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s financial performance, advancing operational excellence, and supporting strategic initiatives that have positioned Algoma for long-term success. 

Rajat is a Chartered Accountant who began his career with KPMG before joining ArcelorMittal, where he served as Head of Internal Audit in Romania and later as Financial Controller in the Czech Republic. He brings extensive international experience across Europe, Asia, and North America and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Shri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi, India.