Anton Chernykh

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

Anton Chernykh serves as the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at NLMK India, overseeing the development of mechanisms to track market prices. He leads a team of sales managers and executives, including regional heads, and is responsible for sales forecasting and setting team targets accordingly. He holds functional ownership of Sales & Marketing across India and international markets.

He is also responsible for building a new customer base for CRGO, lamination, CRNO, plates, and tools, as well as implementing CRM projects.

With over 20 years of experience in steel manufacturing, Anton Chernykh has developed strong expertise in sales, finance, HR practices, operations, and strategy. Prior to joining NLMK India, he held senior roles at NLMK Russia, where he was responsible for regional sales across Russia and the EEU.

Anton Chernykh holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from Tula State University, as well as an Executive MBA from IEDC – Bled School of Management.

In his current role, Anton Chernykh focuses on building a strong network with a long-term vision, developing effective strategies to enhance customer loyalty, driving operational excellence, strengthening best-in-class practices, improving communication, and increasing customer focus.