With over a decade of experience across strategy consulting, infrastructure, energy and large scale project execution, Vivek Singh brings a unique combination of strategic thinking and execution excellence. He has built a strong track record of driving enterprise growth, transformation and value creation by translating long term vision into measurable business outcomes. His expertise spans corporate strategy, M&A, investment advisory, business transformation and programme leadership across global markets.

As Head of Strategy at Tata Consulting Engineers, Vivek leads the company’s enterprise strategy, long-term growth planning and transformation agenda. He works closely with business leaders to identify growth opportunities, strengthen competitive positioning and drive both organic and inorganic expansion. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping TCE’s strategic direction across high-growth sectors, including energy transition, digital engineering and sustainable infrastructure, while ensuring strategy is closely aligned with business execution.

Prior to joining TCE, Vivek was Associate Vice President with EY Parthenon, the Strategy & Transactions practice of Ernst & Young, where he advised clients across strategy, mergers and acquisitions and investment advisory. He led engagements spanning India, the Middle East, Europe and the United States, delivering strategic insights that supported investment decisions, business transformation and sustainable growth.

Earlier, Vivek served as Deputy General Manager, Strategy & Planning, at Jio bp, the joint venture between Reliance Industries and BP. He played a key role in developing the company’s electric mobility business, shaping growth strategy, building strategic partnerships and driving new business models across EV charging, battery swapping and mobility solutions.

He began his career with Reliance Industries Limited, where he spent six years leading the execution of large-scale petrochemical projects. This strong engineering foundation continues to shape his practical, execution oriented approach to corporate strategy, enabling him to bridge long-term vision with operational delivery. His ability to connect strategic ambition with disciplined execution has consistently helped organisations accelerate transformation while creating lasting business impact

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Puesh Ajmani is the Chief Digital Officer at Tata Consulting Engineers, where he leads the company’s digital and AI transformation agenda. With over two decades of experience, he is a recognised leader in digital strategy, advanced analytics, and enterprise technology transformation across global organisations.​

In his current role, Puesh is responsible for embedding AI driven capabilities across engineering design, project delivery, and client solutions. He focuses on building data driven platforms and intelligent systems that enhance operational efficiency and engineering excellence. His work is centred on enabling the organisation to leverage emerging technologies to deliver measurable business impact and future ready solutions.

Puesh is known for driving large scale digital transformation programmes, integrating artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and enterprise platforms into core business processes. His expertise spans digital transformation strategy, data platforms, industrial AI, and intelligent engineering, enabling organisations to move towards more agile, data led decision making.

At Tata Consulting Engineers, he plays a key role in shaping digital strategy and strengthening the organisation’s capabilities in AI led engineering and digital delivery. His approach combines strong business understanding with technology depth, ensuring that digital initiatives are aligned with strategic objectives and deliver tangible outcomes.

Prior to joining Tata Consulting Engineers, Puesh served as the Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at Welspun Living, where he led enterprise wide digital transformation initiatives. His work included building AI enabled supply chains, blockchain based traceability platforms, and digital commerce capabilities. Earlier, he held leadership roles at Mahindra and Mahindra and Tata Motors, where he established advanced analytics capabilities and enterprise data platforms to support strategic decision making and operational optimisation.

With experience across manufacturing, infrastructure, and global enterprise environments, Puesh has consistently built and scaled digital capabilities that drive business value. He is recognised among India’s leading digital and analytics leaders and has been associated with global technology communities, including the MIT Technology Review Panel and the World Economic Forum’s AI leadership initiatives.

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Pawan Rallabandi is the Head of the Digital and Advanced Technologies Business Unit at Tata Consulting Engineers, bringing over 29 years of experience across enterprise IT, digital engineering, Industry 4.0, and Industrial IoT. He joined Tata Consulting Engineers in 2021 and leads the organisation’s digital business, driving the integration of advanced technologies into engineering and project delivery.​

Pawan is a seasoned leader in digital transformation, with deep expertise in enabling connected, intelligent, and data-driven enterprises. His work focuses on transforming engineering, manufacturing, and asset-intensive industries through the adoption of digital platforms, advanced analytics, and Industry 4.0 frameworks. He has been instrumental in helping organisations reimagine their operating models by integrating digital technologies across the value chain, from design and engineering to operations and lifecycle management.​

At Tata Consulting Engineers, Pawan is responsible for shaping and executing the digital strategy, building differentiated solutions, and strengthening capabilities across areas such as smart engineering, digital twins, intelligent asset management, and industrial automation.

He works closely with clients to unlock new revenue streams, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth through technology-led innovation.

Prior to joining Tata Consulting Engineers, Pawan held leadership roles at Accenture and Infosys, where he worked extensively across global markets, including the United States and India. His experience spans managing large-scale technology programmes, leading client engagements, and building high-performance teams. He has delivered complex digital and engineering transformation initiatives for clients in high technology, aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.​

Pawan is recognised for his ability to bridge the gap between engineering and digital, combining strong technical understanding with business insight. His leadership style emphasises collaboration, innovation, and execution excellence. He continues to focus on building future-ready digital capabilities and positioning engineering organisations to leverage emerging technologies for long-term value creation.​

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Asaman Prasad Patnaik is a senior Business Excellence leader with over three decades of professional experience spanning engineering, academia, plant operations, and strategic transformation. He currently serves as Head of Business Excellence at Tata Consulting Engineers, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives to strengthen performance, governance, and sustainable excellence across diverse business units and geographies.

With more than 16 years at Tata Consulting Engineers, Asaman brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong track record in deploying structured excellence frameworks. His work has been instrumental in driving operational improvements, enhancing organisational efficiency, and enabling risk-informed decision-making aligned with the Tata ethos. He has played a key role in embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, ensuring that excellence is not only a framework but a way of working across the organisation.

Prior to joining Tata Consulting Engineers, Asaman built a strong foundation across industry and academia. He served as Assistant Professor and Head of Chemical Engineering at the Gandhi Institute of Engineering Technology, where he contributed to academic leadership and capability building. He later transitioned to industry roles, working in project engineering and plant operations in the sponge iron and steel sector. His experience includes coal-based DRI process design, basic and detailed engineering, commissioning, and plant operations, along with business development responsibilities. These roles provided him with deep technical expertise in metallurgy, process engineering, and industrial operations.

His leadership experience spans Business Excellence, Asset Integrity Management, Project Management, and Enterprise Risk Management. Through this integrated approach, he enables a holistic and systems-driven view of organisational performance. He has successfully guided teams in adopting best practices, improving process maturity, and aligning business objectives with long-term strategic goals.

Asaman is known for his values-driven leadership and his ability to translate complex organisational challenges into structured and actionable solutions. His approach combines technical depth with a strong focus on people, fostering collaboration and capability building across teams.

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Sathish Rao is Vice President and Business Head of the Project Management Consultancy Business Unit at Tata Consulting Engineers. With over three decades of experience in project and construction management, he is a seasoned leader known for delivering complex, mission critical programmes across India, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.

In his current role, Sathish leads one of the country’s largest project management consultancy businesses, comprising over 2,200 multidisciplinary professionals managing more than 180 projects. He provides overall leadership across strategy, business growth, P&L management, operations, and client engagement. Under his stewardship, the business unit has delivered large, concept-to-commissioning programmes across infrastructure, mining and metals, hydrocarbons, and power sectors, strengthening the organisation’s reputation as a trusted partner.

Sathish’s career reflects a strong blend of technical depth and operational leadership. He began his journey as an engineer working on large-scale industrial projects, where he introduced productivity and efficiency improvements through structured analysis and data-driven decision-making. This early experience shaped his approach to project execution, with a strong focus on measurement, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.

Over the years, he has played a key role in developing and institutionalising best practices in project management. He introduced structured quality and safety frameworks, including the use of visual monitoring tools, enabling consistent performance improvement across project sites. His contributions have helped strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and improve delivery outcomes across large and complex project portfolios.

A strong advocate of digital enablement, Sathish has led the implementation of digital tools and management dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making across multi-location projects. These initiatives have enhanced operational efficiency and enabled better control over project performance.

He is also deeply committed to leadership development and organisational excellence. He has participated in advanced leadership programmes within the Tata Group and serves as a Senior Assessor for the Tata Business Excellence Model, reflecting his focus on governance and continuous improvement.

Beyond his corporate role, Sathish actively engages with industry and academia, contributing to professional bodies and sharing insights on project management and digital transformation. His leadership continues to shape the future of project management practices, with a focus on scale, resilience, and long-term value creation.

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With over three decades of experience in delivering complex infrastructure programmes, Amit Mukherjee is a seasoned business leader with expertise across transportation, energy, water, manufacturing and the built environment. His experience spans the complete project lifecycle, from strategy and investment planning to engineering and project delivery. Currently, as Head, Infrastructure Business Unit at Tata Consulting Engineers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, he leads the business with responsibility for driving growth, strengthening strategic client partnerships and delivering integrated engineering solutions that create sustainable value for clients and communities.

Under Amit’s leadership, the Infrastructure Business Unit is focused on delivering innovative, sustainable and technology-driven engineering solutions that address the evolving needs of clients across transportation, water and the built environment. He is committed to expanding TCE’s market presence, strengthening organisational capability, nurturing future leaders and fostering a culture of collaboration, operational excellence and customer centricity.

Recognising the rapid transformation of the infrastructure sector, Amit champions the adoption of digital engineering, integrated project delivery and advanced technologies to improve project outcomes, optimise asset performance and enhance delivery efficiency. His leadership reflects TCE’s commitment to engineering infrastructure that is resilient, future-ready and aligned with the principles of sustainability and long-term value creation.

Before joining Tata Consulting Engineers, Amit spent over twenty-five years with Mott MacDonald, where he led landmark infrastructure programmes across railways, metro systems, urban infrastructure, manufacturing and healthcare. He worked extensively with governments, corporates, commercial banks and multilateral funding agencies across India, South Asia and the Middle East, contributing to projects that strengthened infrastructure development and supported sustainable economic growth.

Amit is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has authored technical papers, spoken at leading industry forums and actively mentors young professionals, reflecting his commitment to engineering excellence, knowledge sharing and developing the next generation of infrastructure leaders.

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Mozammel Biswas is the Business Unit Head for the Hydrocarbons and Chemicals Business at Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), bringing over 30 years of experience across engineering, project management, business development, and strategic leadership in the hydrocarbons, refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals sectors. A long-standing leader within TCE, he has played a significant role in shaping and expanding the organisation’s Hydrocarbons and Chemicals business into a strong and globally competitive engineering and project management practice.

As Business Unit Head, Mozammel leads the overall business strategy, growth, profitability, and delivery performance of the Hydrocarbons and Chemicals portfolio. He is responsible for driving business expansion, strengthening client partnerships, and enhancing operational excellence across multidisciplinary engineering and project management services. Under his leadership, the business continues to strengthen its market presence while delivering complex and large-scale programmes across domestic and international markets.

Mozammel combines strong technical expertise with strategic business insight. His experience spans the complete project lifecycle from concept development and engineering design to project execution and commissioning. He has successfully led diverse teams across complex industrial projects, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, delivery discipline, and commercial performance.

Over the course of his career, he has held several leadership roles across engineering, project delivery, and business development. Prior to becoming Business Unit Head, he served as Associate Vice President and Head of Sales for the Hydrocarbons and Chemicals Business Unit, where he played a key role in driving market expansion, strengthening customer engagement, and securing major project opportunities. His earlier engineering and project management assignments provided him with deep domain understanding and a strong execution foundation.

Mozammel is recognised for his ability to build high-performance teams, foster client confidence, and drive sustainable business growth in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. His leadership style is collaborative, execution focused, and strongly aligned to long-term value creation.

With a strong foundation in chemical engineering and extensive industry experience, Mozammel continues to guide the Hydrocarbons and Chemicals Business towards innovation, operational excellence, and future-ready growth.

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Raghavan is the Vice President and Global Business Head of the Power Business at TCE, with over 30 years of experience in power plant engineering, project management, and business leadership. A career professional with the organisation, he has spent nearly three decades at Tata Consulting Engineers, building deep expertise across the global power sector.

As Business Head, Raghavan leads one of the company’s most strategic business units, providing end-to-end engineering and project management services across the complete power value chain. His leadership spans thermal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy projects, along with transmission and distribution systems. He is responsible for driving business growth, delivery excellence, operational performance, and client engagement while ensuring that the business remains aligned with evolving energy transition priorities.

Over the course of his career, Raghavan has held multiple leadership roles across delivery centres, business development, and sector operations. His experience includes leading thermal and nuclear portfolios, heading delivery centres in Bangalore and Delhi NCR, managing onsite assignments in South Korea, and supporting strategic initiatives that have strengthened TCE’s presence in domestic and global power markets. He has worked with large multidisciplinary teams and has been closely involved in complex assignments requiring strong coordination, technical depth, and execution discipline.

Raghavan is recognised for his ability to combine engineering excellence with practical business outcomes. His approach focuses on quality, safety, cost efficiency, schedule adherence, and long-term client value. He has played an important role in building high-performance teams, strengthening project delivery systems, and enhancing the organisation’s capabilities across conventional and emerging power segments.

He actively contributes to industry development through his association with leading technical bodies and sector forums. He has served on the Energy, Environment and Water Panel of the Confederation of Indian Industry and has been part of expert committees of the Central Electricity Authority. He is also associated with professional bodies such as the Indian Nuclear Society and the Society of Power Engineers India.

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Biswajit Bhattacharyya is Vice President and Global Business Head for the Mining and Metals Business Unit at Tata Consulting Engineers. He is a seasoned industry leader with over three decades of experience in extractive metallurgy, engineering consulting, and business leadership across global markets.

In his current role, he is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the Mining and Metals Business Unit, driving business growth, strengthening capabilities, and leading key client engagements across India, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. He plays a critical role in expanding the organisation’s presence in the global metals and mining sector while reinforcing its position as a trusted engineering and consulting partner.

Biswajit has extensive expertise in extractive metallurgy, process engineering, and sustainability in metallurgical industries. He is recognised for leading large scale transformation initiatives, particularly in decarbonisation, where he has worked closely with leading steel and aluminium producers to support their transition towards low carbon and future ready operations. His approach integrates technical excellence with strategic insight, enabling clients to navigate complex industry challenges and achieve long term value.

At Tata Consulting Engineers, he has been instrumental in driving technical excellence, business development, and customer engagement across geographies. His leadership has contributed to strengthening the organisation’s capabilities in delivering multidisciplinary engineering and project management solutions for complex mining and metals projects.

Prior to and alongside his leadership responsibilities, Biswajit has built a strong technical foundation as a chemical engineer, with advanced training in extractive metallurgical operations. He is a Fellow of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has contributed to industry knowledge through technical publications.

With a deep understanding of global markets and industry dynamics, he brings a balanced perspective of technical depth and business leadership. His experience across diverse geographies and sectors enables him to guide strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and enhance global competitiveness.

Biswajit continues to play a key role in advancing Tata Consulting Engineers’ Mining and Metals business, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and delivering impactful solutions for clients worldwide.

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Jose Vega is Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and US Country Head at Tata Consulting Engineers USA. A seasoned finance executive with over two decades of leadership experience, he has built deep expertise across financial management, strategic planning, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, business performance and operational excellence. As a member of the senior leadership team, Jose plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s financial strategy, strengthening governance and enabling sustainable, long-term business growth.

In his current role, Jose leads the finance function while providing strategic leadership as Interim US Country Head. He is responsible for corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, treasury, risk management and accounting, while also overseeing the IT and Human Resources functions. Working closely with the Board and executive leadership, he drives financial discipline, operational efficiency and governance, ensuring the organisation remains well positioned to deliver sustainable value for clients and stakeholders.

Jose joined TCE USA, formerly CDI Engineering Solutions, in 2003 and has held several leadership positions of increasing responsibility. Before being appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2019 and subsequently Interim US Country Head, he served as Vice President of Finance for the Engineering division and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, supporting the organisation’s global operations. His broad leadership experience has enabled him to successfully navigate business transformation, strengthen financial performance and support strategic growth initiatives.

Prior to joining TCE USA, Jose worked as a financial consultant with the World Bank and the Inter American Development Bank, partnering with the Peruvian Government on programmes focused on public education and property rights. He also supported non profit organisations in Philadelphia through pro bono consulting, helping strengthen their funding strategies and financial sustainability.

Jose holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Piura, Peru, and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

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Matt Rouse is the Hydrocarbons & Chemicals USA Business Unit Head at Tata Consulting Engineers. With more than 25 years of experience spanning operations leadership, project delivery, account management, and mechanical engineering, he has built a career leading high-performing organizations and delivering complex industrial projects across the hydrocarbons, chemicals, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Matt is responsible for the overall performance of the Hydrocarbons and Chemicals Business Unit in the USA, with accountability for safety, engineering, procurement, construction management, project management, and project services. He works closely with clients to align capabilities, service offerings, and execution strategies with business objectives while fostering a culture focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Throughout his career, he has successfully led projects ranging from small maintenance initiatives to industrial expansions exceeding $250 million in total installed cost. He has also played key leadership roles in the execution of several high-profile projects, including refinery rebuilds, ammonia and urea facility modifications, CO₂ infrastructure projects, marine facility engineering, battery materials, and direct reduced iron.

Matt has been instrumental in advancing engineering quality and operational excellence initiatives. He served on a Construction Industry Institute research team that developed industry best practices for engineering deliverable quality measurement and has led numerous initiatives focused on quality management systems, performance metrics, workforce development, and organisational effectiveness.

Prior to Tata Consulting Engineers, Matt worked within Schlumberger's research and development organisation, where he led multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for the design, testing, and commercialisation of advanced oilfield technologies, including electronic downhole tools and remote-controlled coiled tubing surface equipment. Earlier in his career, he conducted robotics and intelligent machine research at the Georgia Institute of Technology, contributing to innovative remote-control and automation technologies.

A licensed Professional Engineer in Louisiana, Matt combines technical depth with operational leadership and is recognised for developing strong client relationships, building high-performing teams, and delivering practical solutions. He remains actively engaged in developing the next generation of engineers through his support of Louisiana State University's engineering programs

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Chitranjan Kaushik is the Chief Executive Officer of Ecofirst Services Limited, a Tata Enterprise and wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Consulting Engineers. With over 30 years of experience across sustainability, water resources, infrastructure planning, and environmental engineering, he is recognised as a leading voice in sustainable development and climate responsive design for the built environment.

Under his leadership, Ecofirst has emerged as one of India’s leading sustainability consulting organisations, delivering transformative solutions across green buildings, urban infrastructure, industrial developments, and climate-resilient planning. He has played a pivotal role in driving the organisation’s strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation agenda, contributing to a nearly 20-fold expansion of the business over the past decade.

Chitranjan combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. His work spans sustainable architecture, integrated water resource management, urban flood modelling, environmental planning, and regenerative development. He has led multidisciplinary programmes across large area developments, townships, industrial parks, institutional campuses, and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, lowimpact development, and long-term environmental resilience.

Prior to his leadership role at Ecofirst, Chitranjan served in the Water Resources Department of the Government of Rajasthan, where he worked on major irrigation, flood management, dam safety, and water sector modernisation initiatives. He has also contributed to environmental and infrastructure assignments through consulting and project management roles across the public and private sectors.

His expertise in hydro informatics, watershed management, urban drainage systems, and water resource planning has enabled him to advise clients on complex sustainability and environmental challenges. He is also known for promoting innovation-led and data-driven approaches for resilient urban and infrastructure development.

A strong advocate for sustainable living and climate-positive growth, Chitranjan actively contributes to industry and professional forums related to sustainability, water management, and the built environment. His leadership continues to shape Ecofirst’s vision of integrating environmental responsibility, technology, and design excellence to create future-ready and sustainable communities.

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Aslam Basha is a seasoned engineering leader currently serving as Associate Vice President at Tata Consulting Engineers. With over 35 years of experience across
power generation and engineering consulting, he has built a strong track record in system design, project delivery, and leading large, complex programmes across domestic and international markets

Aslam has deep expertise in the design and engineering of main plant systems and equipment for gas and coal based power plants. Over the years, he has progressed from design engineering roles to leadership positions, gaining extensive exposure across thermal, renewable and nuclear power sectors. His experience reflects a strong ability to manage end to end project lifecycles while ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency.

Currently, he leads the operations of TCE’s subsidiary, TECSA in Saudi Arabia, where he is responsible for driving business performance and strengthening the organisation’s presence in the region. He plays a key role in building high performing teams, enhancing technical capabilities, and aligning project delivery with broader business objectives.

Aslam is recognised for his ability to analyse complex engineering challenges and translate them into practical, effective solutions. His strengths include problem analysis, innovation, cross functional collaboration, and strategic thinking. He has consistently worked with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver outcomes that create sustained value for clients and the organisation.

Over the course of his career, he has contributed to advancing engineering practices through innovation and knowledge development. His work includes industry academia collaboration initiatives focused on sustainability and ESG, along with contributions to advanced systems such as solar CSP integrated with sCO2 cycles and transcritical CO2 applications.

His prior experience includes key roles at GE Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, where he contributed to engineering design, project execution, and process development across global power projects. He joined Tata Consulting Engineers in 2009 and has since held multiple leadership roles within the organisation.

His achievements include innovation awards and multiple patents, reflecting his commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement. He is also a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, with a strong focus on quality and process optimisation.

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Dr. K.N. Vyas is a distinguished Homi Bhabha Chair Professor at the Department of Atomic Energy, a former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, and a former Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from MS University, Vadodara, Dr Vyas completed his training with the 22nd Batch of the BARC Training School in 1979, after which he joined the Fuel Design & Development Section of the Reactor Engineering Division at BARC.

Dr. Vyas has made significant contributions to the design and analysis of nuclear reactor fuels, including the development of a novel fuel for strategic applications. His expertise extends to thermal hydraulics and stress analysis of critical reactor core components, where he played a pivotal role in executing strategic projects. Notably, Dr. Vyas was a key contributor to the design and analysis of the Test Blanket Module for the international ITER project in France.

Dr. Vyas’s significant contributions to the field have been acknowledged with several prestigious awards. These include the Indian Nuclear Society Outstanding Service Award in 2011, the Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award in 2006, and multiple DAE Awards between 2007 and 2013. His status as a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers further underscores his expertise and dedication.

In 2016, Dr. Vyas was appointed Director of BARC, and in 2018, he ascended to the role of Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. After an illustrious career spanning 44 years, Dr. Vyas retired on May 3, 2023.

Currently, Dr. Vyas serves on two prestigious bodies representing Tata Trusts: the Court of IISc as a Tata Trusts nominee and the Council of Management at TIFR.

Other Directorships: From March 2016 to March 2019, Dr Vyas served as a Nominee Director on the boards of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited and Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited.

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Dr Alka Mittal is a former CMD and Director (HR) of ONGC, India's National Oil Company, and the Chairperson of the ONGC Group of Companies, which includes ONGC Videsh, HPCL, MRPL, OPaL, OTPC, and others. These companies have a significant presence in refining, petrochemicals, power, and renewables, and Dr. Mittal strategically steered their business to greater heights.

Dr Mittal is the first woman ever to head ONGC, one of India's most valuable companies. She also became the first woman Functional Director of ONGC in its history when she assumed the charge of Director (HR) in 2018. After an illustrious career spanning more than 37 years, she superannuated from the services of ONGC in August 2022.

Dr Mittal holds a postgraduate degree in Economics, an MBA in HRM, and a doctorate in Commerce and Business Studies, specialising in Corporate Governance. Additionally, she has the Non-Executive Director Diploma from Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma from FT, UK.

Dr Mittal is an industry veteran with a wealth of experience driving major strategic and impactful human resource programs and policies. She is also a CSR specialist who has led hundreds of impactful CSR projects nationwide, helping build sustainable communities.

Dr Mittal has served on the Boards of various institutions and professional bodies, including IIM Trichy, RGIPT Amethi and Sivasagar, the National HRD Network, and the Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council. She has also been the CEO of the Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council. She is a member of IIM-Ahmedabad's Global Community of Practice, an opt-in group of leaders and professionals.

Since 2001, Dr Mittal has trained more than 12000 ONGC graduate Trainees on Corporate Governance and is dedicated to coaching young professionals.

She has been placed in the Fortune Global Top Ten Women CEOs list in 2023 and received prestigious awards such as the Inspiring CEO of India Award, HRWorld Thought Leaders 2022 by Economic Times, Silver Stevie Award in the Woman of the Year category at the International Business Awards 2021, Powerful Women's Trophy by Fortune India on 3rd March 2023, and many other recognitions.

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Lakshmanan Krishnakumar (LKK) is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience across diverse sectors, including consulting, engineering, hospitality, retail, and consumer industries. With over 20 years of service in the Tata Group, LKK exemplifies commitment and expertise. He holds esteemed qualifications in Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretarial, and Cost and Management Accounting, and is a member of each of these institutes.

Currently, LKK serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Tata Consulting Engineers, an engineering, project, and construction management company within the Tata Group. He also chairs several board committees and is a board member of Infinity Retail Limited, the Tata Group's electronics retail company, where he leads the Audit Committee.

In March 2024, LKK retired from his full-time executive role at Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL), where he held the position of Executive Director and Group CFO. With over a decade on TCPL’s board, he contributed significantly to its subsidiaries and joint ventures, including Tata Starbucks Limited. Under his leadership, TCPL evolved from an Indian tea company into an international food and beverages corporation, with strategic acquisitions central to its growth. During this time, he also served as Group CFO in London, driving TCPL’s global transformation.

LKK’s tenure at TCPL reflected his broad expertise, covering finance, legal, company secretarial duties, strategy, M&A, internal audit, risk management, investor relations, and communications. His leadership extended to overseeing supply chain and IT functions, which he later relinquished as TCPL scaled its operations.

Prior to his work at TCPL, LKK was the CFO at Indian Hotels Company Limited (TAJ), where he played a vital role in various joint ventures and acquisitions, including Taj Lands End, Taj Asia, and TAJ-SATS.

Before joining the Tata Group, LKK served as General Manager of Finance at Larsen and Toubro, India’s largest engineering and construction company, managing business finance, tax, accounting, treasury, and M&A functions. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Consultant in the Management Consultancy Division at AF Ferguson & Co. (now part of Deloitte), overseeing numerous projects across India and the Middle East.

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Rajeev Tanna is the Head of Risk Management, Strategy and Internal Compliance at Tata Consulting Engineers, a leading global engineering and project consultancy delivering end to end solutions across Power, Hydrocarbons and Chemicals, Mining and Metals, Advanced Facilities, and Infrastructure.

With over 30 years of experience, Rajeev brings deep expertise in Risk Management, Consulting and Financial Services. He has a sharp eye for detail and a strong ability to understand business dynamics quickly, enabling him to provide comprehensive and practical insights into organisational risks.

At Tata Consulting Engineers, Rajeev leads the overall risk management framework and ensures robust monitoring, reporting and adherence to internal systems, tools and processes. He oversees the development and execution of long term corporate strategy and short term annual business plans. He is a member of the Executive Committee and the Corporate Management Committee, reporting to the Managing Director and accountable to the Board.

Rajeev plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing customised risk frameworks and embedding risk management principles into strategic planning. He works closely across business units to proactively identify strategic opportunities and risks across countries, bids and projects, strengthening resilience across the organisation.

Before joining Tata Consulting Engineers in 2018, Rajeev held senior leadership roles across reputed organisations:

At Cairn, the Oil and Gas Strategic Business Unit of Vedanta Limited from 2015 to 2018, he led the development and implementation of risk management frameworks across business units and projects.

At GMR Group from 2009 to 2015, he was instrumental in establishing and deploying the Enterprise Risk Management framework across multiple projects and assets, while also strengthening governance practices and fostering a risk aware culture.

He previously served as Senior Manager at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu from 2006 to 2009 and as Risk Services Consultant at Aon Global Insurance Services from 2003 to 2006. Earlier in his career, he worked with organisations including IndusInd Bank, Rolta India and Alpic Finance.

Rajeev is widely recognised as a thought leader in the field of risk management. He is an active speaker and panellist at industry forums and has engaged with institutions such as NIA, CII and leading universities.

He also serves as Chair of the India Regional Group and as a Special Executive Route Assessor of the Institute of Risk Management, UK, reflecting his contribution to the profession at both national and international levels.

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Sridhar Radhakrishnan is the Chief Financial Officer at Tata Consulting Engineers, bringing over 20 years of experience across corporate finance, strategy, and investment management within the Tata Group and global organisations. As a member of the senior leadership team, he plays a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, governance framework, and long-term value creation agenda.

At Tata Consulting Engineers, Sridhar leads the organisation’s finance function, overseeing financial planning and analysis, treasury, business finance, and capital allocation. He works closely with the Board and executive leadership to align financial strategy with business priorities, ensuring disciplined growth, profitability, and strong governance. His role also includes driving performance management frameworks, strengthening financial controls, and enabling data-led decision-making across the enterprise.

Sridhar brings extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Tata Consulting Engineers, he was with Tata Chemicals, where he led Strategic Finance and Investor Relations and served as India Business Controller. Earlier, he worked with Tata Sons in the Chairman’s office, where he was actively involved in mergers and acquisitions, business evaluations, and strategic initiatives across multiple sectors, supporting key investment decisions at the Group level.

He has also held leadership roles at Tata Teleservices, where he was involved in large-scale fundraising across debt and equity markets, financial planning and analysis, and business partnering. His early career includes experience with Whirlpool and Deloitte, where he built a strong foundation in financial reporting, audit, and cost management.

A Chartered Accountant, Sridhar is known for his analytical rigour, strategic thinking, and ability to drive financial discipline while enabling business growth. His leadership approach combines strong governance with agility, enabling organisations to navigate complex business environments and deliver sustainable performance.

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Atul Choudhari is the Chief Technology Officer at Tata Consulting Engineers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. With over three decades of experience in engineering, technology strategy, and complex project delivery, he brings deep cross-sector expertise spanning Power, Hydrocarbons and Chemicals, Mining and Metals, Advanced Facilities, and Infrastructure.

As CTO, Atul is responsible for shaping the organisation’s technology vision and guiding innovation across industrial and infrastructure ecosystems. His work focuses on the convergence of engineering excellence, sustainability, and emerging industrial technologies. He provides strategic direction on technology investments, capability development, and innovation initiatives that support long-term industrial growth.

His areas of engagement include energy transition, green hydrogen and its derivatives, green steel, battery energy storage systems, grid modernisation, smart infrastructure, semiconductor facilities, data centres, and low-carbon industrial pathways. He also guides the adoption of advanced engineering platforms and artificial intelligence-enabled design practices to improve productivity, safety, and lifecycle performance of projects.

He plays a key role in helping industry navigate technology shifts driven by decarbonisation, new manufacturing ecosystems, and evolving energy systems. Through structured technology roadmapping and collaboration with academia, research institutions, and technology partners, he supports the development of future-ready engineering capabilities across sectors.

Before joining Tata Consulting Engineers in 2017, Atul spent over two decades with Aker Solutions, contributing to large-scale projects in refining, petrochemicals, and gas processing. His technical foundation includes process engineering, advanced simulation, and process safety leadership.

A gold medallist and first-rank holder in Chemical Engineering, Atul is a recognised voice in national and international forums on the energy transition, clean technologies, and industrial innovation. He has authored several technical papers and actively mentors young engineers while contributing to academic curriculum development.

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An Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai alumni, Pravinchandra Shahu is a transformational leader and a remarkably formidable Information Technology professional. With a career spanning over 28 years across various global and regional enterprises, Shahu has an exemplary track record of leading teams in times of change, designing and driving the creation of technology solutions that generate a competitive edge and accelerate the growth of the business.

As Head of Digital, Shahu is responsible for lending strategic vision and direction in key areas such as Digital Asset Management, Asset Digitisation, Asset Condition Monitoring and Asset Performance Management using the Industry 4.0 solution stack. As CIO, he is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to ensure the smooth running of IT services, systems and applications for all Business Units. He also holds the responsibility to collaborate with the business to explore developmental ideas & current processes while positioning the company for long-term sustainable success and identifying and managing technology risks across the organisation. He is also part of the Executive leadership team providing strategic leadership for business growth.

Shahu’s first stint at TCE was as a young engineer from 1992 to 2000. Shahu worked with Wockhardt Ltd. from 2000 to 2008 and returned to his alma mater TCE, in 2008. He was responsible for developing various software packages, designing the Local Area Network of various TCE offices, providing consultancy services for external clients, etc.

Throughout his association with TCE, Shahu has spearheaded momentous technological transformation journeys like conceptualising ‘Digital PMO’ and designing and developing various processes, namely, Employee self-service portal, Project Lifecycle Management, Invoicing and cost control, Project forecasting and governance etc. He has also developed and designed in-house HR applications for Talent Acquisition, Talent Management & Succession Planning, Performance Management, LMS, EES Intranet Portal etc.

Through his rich portfolio, Shahu brings a wealth of experience fostering technology partnerships while linking strategy to execution. His vast body of work is preceded by his passion for championing a culture where people are engaged and are provided opportunities to take risks, experiment and share ideas. He believes in constantly adding demonstrable value not just as Business Technology Leader but also as an overall strategic visionary and change agent.

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Rajat Kaushal is the Chief Business Officer at Tata Consulting Engineers, where he leads Global Sales and Business Development, driving the company’s growth across key international markets. He is responsible for advancing sales, marketing, and business expansion initiatives across regions, including the United States, Europe, APAC, the Middle East, and Africa. In his role, he plays a central part in shaping the company’s global growth strategy, strengthening customer relationships, and enhancing market presence.

Rajat is also a Board Member at Tata Consulting Engineers USA, where he is closely involved in guiding the organisation’s integration and expansion in the US market. His leadership continues to support the company’s ambition of building a strong and sustainable global footprint.

As part of the Executive Leadership Team, Rajat has contributed significantly to Tata Consulting Engineers’ transformation journey. He has helped expand its international presence and strengthen its positioning as a trusted engineering and consulting partner across industries.

With over 13 years at Tata Consulting Engineers, Rajat has held several leadership roles. He incubated the Advanced Technologies and Digital business unit and led its growth, managing full profit and loss responsibility. He later played a key role in driving the company’s international business expansion, which now contributes a substantial share of its overall operations.

Before joining Tata Consulting Engineers, Rajat spent over 13 years at Infosys Engineering Services, where he worked across project delivery and business development. He later moved into a leadership role for European markets, focusing on sales and client engagement across sectors such as power, aerospace, and process industries.

Rajat began his career with Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited in Baroda, now part of Reliance Industries. He holds an MBA from EU Business School, Geneva, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, India.

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With more than 21 years of experience in Human Resource, Nidhi Mehandiratta is the CHRO & Head of Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. TCE offers a wide range of multi-disciplinary design & engineering services and Project Management across several sectors.

As CHRO, Nidhi is responsible for designing and deploying HR strategy, overseeing end-to-end HR systems, handling employee relations, ensuring compliance with regulations, assessing staffing needs, cascading organisation values & ethics, crafting talent development strategies, managing workforce budgets and creating a high-performance culture.

In her CSR portfolio, Nidhi is responsible for defining and developing the strategies for bridging community and business goals to drive impact through TCE’s CSR initiatives and transforming opportunities for significant shared value creation in the global community.

Nidhi’s sparkling career spanning nearly two decades, her strategic mind, and innovative thinking around talent and leadership gives her the impervious foundation to lead the Human Resources function at TCE. Her strengths lie in areas such as HR Strategy, Performance Management, Competency Frameworks, employee engagement, Talent Management, understanding the needs of local communities and the corporate’s social responsibility.

Before joining TCE, Nidhi has shouldered various managerial and leadership responsibilities across industries such as Pharmaceuticals, consulting and technology. Ever since the beginning of her journey with TCE in 2008, Nidhi has incubated, implemented and validated many of the latest trends in people management. She has engendered and driven many forward-thinking HR initiatives that have set the chinning bar for Human Capital in the EPC landscape.

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With over 18 years of experience, Sachin Mishra is a seasoned legal and governance professional with deep expertise in corporate governance, board advisory, legal strategy, and regulatory compliance. As General Counsel and Company Secretary at Tata Consulting Engineers, he plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s legal and governance framework while supporting strategic business growth.

Sachin’s experience spans contract and litigation management, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property rights, arbitration and mediation, and policy advocacy. He has successfully overseen the drafting, review, and negotiation of a large volume of domestic and international contracts across sectors, including infrastructure, power, energy, metals, and chemicals. His ability to align legal strategy with business priorities has contributed to effective risk management and improved operational efficiency.

He has led several high-impact initiatives, including cross-border acquisitions, strengthening corporate governance structures, and implementing robust compliance systems. He has also been instrumental in developing and implementing key organisational policies, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, data privacy, and POSH frameworks, ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements.

Prior to joining Tata Consulting Engineers in 2014, he was associated with Tata Petrodyne Limited, where he handled global oil and gas contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial arrangements across multiple geographies.

His professional contributions extend beyond the organisation. He serves as a Board Member of Ecofirst Services Limited and actively contributes to industry bodies, including the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, where he is part of key governance and legal committees.

Known for his balanced and pragmatic approach, Sachin combines strong legal acumen with a clear understanding of business realities. He works closely with leadership teams to enable informed decision making, ensuring that legal frameworks support innovation, growth, and long-term value creation. His collaborative style and focus on building robust yet agile governance systems have helped foster a culture of accountability and integrity across the organisation. His work has been widely recognised through several prestigious awards, including General Counsel of the Year and Governance Professional of the Year. A certified TBEM Assessor, he remains committed to excellence, continuous learning, and strengthening governance practices in the industry.

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Amit Sharma is the Managing Director and CEO of Tata Consulting Engineers, a leading global engineering and project consultancy delivering concept to commissioning solutions across the sectors of Power, Hydrocarbons and Chemicals, Mining and Metals, Advanced Facilities, and Infrastructure.

Amit leverages over three decades of global experience to position engineering as a strategic driver for national development and industrial growth. Under his leadership at TCE, the firm has significantly grown and expanded its role in enabling sustainable infrastructure, energy transition roadmaps, and advanced industrial ecosystems across both Indian and international markets. He is a prominent advocate for sustainability-led engineering, frequently speaking on the critical integration of renewable energy, grid modernisation, and resource-efficient design. A key tenet of his philosophy is ensuring that circularity is embedded into the earliest stages of project development alongside advanced technology and material considerations.

Through his active engagement in industry forums, Amit champions the role of engineering innovation, sustainability, digital twins, and AI-driven transformation in strengthening global competitiveness.

His career trajectory includes serving as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Tata Consulting Engineers before stepping into his current role. Prior to joining the Tata Group, he was the Resident Director of Atkins India, where he led multifaceted consulting operations in sectors ranging from aerospace and energy to water and infrastructure. His earlier professional foundation was built at Infosys, where he managed product lifecycle and engineering solutions for a diverse global clientele in heavy manufacturing, telecom, and automotive industries. He began his professional career as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at Tata Motors, providing him with a foundational understanding of the Tata Group's core engineering values from the very start.

Amit’s technical expertise is grounded in a strong academic background, holding a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in the same field from the National Institute of Technology, Surat. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, he contributes to the broader engineering community through his service on the Central Governing Council of the Services Export Promotion Council and the General Council of the Consulting Engineers Association of India. His vision continues to focus on bridging the gap between traditional engineering practices and the digital-first, sustainable requirements of the modern global economy.

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