Prana Natarajan elevated to Senior Principal – AI & Growth Strategy at thyssenkrupp Materials Services

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services has promoted Prana Tharthiharan Natarajan to Senior Principal – AI & Growth Strategy, a role focused on accelerating the company’s AI‑driven transformation and market expansion in sustainable supply chain solutions. The elevation recognises Natarajan’s contributions to strategic growth initiatives across industrial materials and infrastructure sectors.
In this expanded position, Natarajan will spearhead AI‑enabled growth strategies, support investment decisions, and enhance strategic capabilities to navigate the evolving industrial landscape. His work will emphasise digital integration, ecosystem partnerships, and data‑driven decision‑making to position thyssenkrupp as a leader in sustainable materials sourcing and supply chain innovation.
Natarajan brings over 18 years of global experience in strategy consulting and corporate roles at thyssenkrupp, Dalmia Bharat Group, TAFE, and Frost & Sullivan. Within thyssenkrupp, he advanced from Strategy & Business Development Lead to Senior Lead – Business Development & Governmental Affairs India, building expertise in market entry, digital transformation, and regional platform strategies across Asia Pacific and Africa.
As a Certified AI Product Manager and Net Zero Standards Expert, Natarajan combines commercial acumen with technology deployment skills. His career highlights include unlocking €60M+ in sourcing potential, leading cross‑functional teams for revenue growth, and representing thyssenkrupp at global forums on decarbonisation and supply chain resilience.
The promotion underscores thyssenkrupp Materials Services’ commitment to embedding AI and digital excellence into core business operations, ensuring sustainable competitive advantage in materials trading, processing, and logistics.