Mr Hridayeshwar Jha was born on 15th January 1956. Mr Jha has done his Bachelors in Engineering from the Benaras Hindu University and further pursued his masters in science (engineering) from Ranchi University. He further did his post graduate diploma in business management from the Xavier Institute of Business management. Moreover, he completed his Executive Development Programme from CEDEP, INSEAD France.

Mr Jha is presently working with the Tata Steel as Vice President, Safety & Long Products. Mr Jha has been the member of the board and holds the directorship of companies like NatSteel Asia, Singapore, Raw Met, TS Asia, Tata Steel Thailand, Bangkok, TM International Logistics Limited, India and Tata Refractories Limited respectively.