A versatile industry leader with over 28 years of progressive experience spanning EPC construction, manufacturing inspection, industrial product assessment, operations management, and regional business leadership. A unique professional who has seen the full lifecycle of industry — from constructing assets, observing how industrial products and materials are manufactured, managing large and complex projects, overseeing operational systems, to eventually heading a region with full P&L responsibility and strategic growth mandates.

Began career in EPC with Bridge & Roof leading execution of major infrastructure and industrial projects, including large storage tanks, refinery piping, a 133.5 m flare stack for Vadodara Refinery, and the NTPC Rihand 2×500 MW water treatment plant. Developed deep technical grounding in construction engineering, field execution, contractor management, and safety leadership.

Moved to Bureau Veritas India Ltd., gaining 5 years of hands‑on exposure to manufacturing processes, industrial product inspection, and manufacturing audits. This built a strong understanding of how construction materials, fabricated components, and engineering products are designed, produced, tested, and certified.

Transitioned into Project & Operations Management for over 8 years, specialising in:

• Operations strategy & sustainability
• Process and capacity analysis
• Manufacturing & service system design
• TQM, Lean & Six Sigma
• Supply chain and sourcing
• Inventory & operations planning
• Resource planning & operations scheduling

This enabled a full command of how organizations run, optimize resources, improve quality, and deliver value end‑to‑end.

Most recently served as Head of Industries, responsible for:

• P&L management of the region
• Strategic business growth & market expansion
• Contract understanding, commercial management & client delivery
• Team building, talent development, and leadership enablement
• HSE compliance and BV cardinal rules adherence
• Customer relationship management & service excellence
• Digitization initiatives and continuous improvement
• Business development during client engagements
• Recruitment, competency management, and knowledge sharing

A leader known for building resilient, agile teams and driving operational excellence across complex, multi‑disciplinary functions.