OUR Founder
Annamalai Subbiah
Annamalai is an industry veteran in the Scrap and Metallic waste landscape with extensive experience of more than 33 years in the field. A gold medalist in Mechanical Engineering. Later on in 2006, he mover to Germany and Partnered with major scrap recycling companies like Alba Group, TSR Group and HJH Group, supplying them with high quality foundary scrap from automobile players like BMW and Volkswagen. The reach of his network spans across Europe, Central America, South America and Asia with strong regional partners committed to long term business relations.
Through his vast experience Anna truly understands the pain points of this induntry and envisioned to solve these while adding tremendous value to the supply chain, through his company AUM. His long standing relations and contacts in the sector give him the distinct advantage of having a network of suppliers across Europe and South America who produce unique quality high grade scrap, At AUM, these goods are then carefully identified , segregated and calibrated to fit the exact requirements of its customers. This value addition not only guarantees highest quality material but has also saved significant associated costs for our clients. This competitive edge for AUM Commodities stems from its visionary leader, highly skilled staff and worldwide network of suppliers who are constantly scouting for the best value proposition for is clientele . AUM successfully concluded its first vessel of 23000 MT of scrap in July 2021 from South America to India is now well poised to expand its business further jo the near future.
In line with the trends of digitization, which are sweeping across almost every sector, Anna envisages AUM as a digital platform for special scrap trading. The aim of it is to connect buyers with suppliers and provide them real-time access to scrap availability, technical specifications and other relevant details. Buyers would be able to bid through the platform ensuring best prices and making it a seamless experience which is fully transparent.
OUR General Manager
Biju R Nair
Biju Rajendran Nair spearheads the efforts of AUM and heads the operations in the United Arab Emirates. He manages all aspects of operating the business like procurement, logistics, finance and inter departmental synergies. He worked for three decades in the Middle East and Africa across various departments and played a crucial role in scaling up business operations.
As a Country manager, Biju had established recycling industries of Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals in Ethiopia, Angola and Cameroon. He developed a strong procurement network for in-house production and for exports to other parts of the world during his stint in Africa.
Biju has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, development of new businesses, market plan execution and an oversight of activities like budgeting, client services, staff training and mentoring. He brings to the table a holistic perspective taking into account factors like sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.
Biju has a commendable educational background in Commerce and has worked with renowned Companies. Always willing to go beyond the mandate and push his limits, Biju's organizational abilities, communication skills and inspiring leadership are an asset to AUM.