Dinesh Mekol
Director – Haws India | 22+ Years Driving Growth in Industrial Safety & EPC Solutions | Delivering Landmark Projects Across India & Middle East
Gurugram
Summary
Currently serving as Director – Haws India, I lead national operations, partnerships, and project delivery, transforming how India and the Middle East approach safe, sustainable hydration and safety infrastructure.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with global giants and industry pioneers — including Aramco (8 projects), Qatar Oil & Gas, SABIC, Black & Veatch, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), JLL Saudi, Samsung Engineering, McDermott, Toyo Engineering, and Tata Consultancy Services — delivering solutions that integrate safety, innovation, and reliability at scale. Some of my most memorable projects include:
- Motera Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad — the world’s largest cricket stadium, inaugurated during President Donald Trump’s visit.
- Reliance Convention Centre, Mumbai — hydration and safety infrastructure.
- Bengaluru High Court — installation of sustainable drinking solutions for public and staff areas.
- Inter-State Bus Terminal, Lucknow — city-scale public hydration initiative.
- Municipal Corporation Park Project, Kanpur — eco-friendly urban hydration program.
- Botanical Garden, Bhubaneswar — green infrastructure integration under government CSR initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Haws India
Haws
06.2024 - Current
- Direct overall P&L, strategy, and business expansion across industrial safety and hydration verticals, also managing high-value government tenders for hospitals, schools, and public infrastructure projects.
- Spearheaded landmark infrastructure projects including Motera Cricket Stadium (Ahmedabad) — visited by President Donald Trump — and 9 airports across India.
- Successfully led design, supply, and installation of Drinking Water Fountains for major clients including Tata, Reliance, and Government Departments.
- Executed 8–10 major EPC projects in collaboration with L&T, Black & Veatch, and Tata Projects.
Country Manager
Haws
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Oversaw all India operations, focusing on revenue growth and channel development. Strengthened distributor and EPC relationships across key industrial regions.
Hydration Lead
Haws
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Drive expansion into new industrial safety and hydration markets across South Asia. Managed sales operations, channel setup, and after-sales service during Haws’ India expansion phase.
Regional Manager
Eureka Forbes Ltd
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Led multi-state sales operations, achieving consistent double-digit growth.
- Expanded dealer network and improved market penetration.
Area Manager
Eureka Forbes Ltd
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Managed territory sales and achieved annual revenue targets. Built and trained high-performing sales teams. Increased market share through dealer network expansion.
Area Manager
Voltas Limited - A TATA Enterprise
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Coordinated with project and service teams for order execution and supply chain management.
Area Manager
FEDDERS International Pte. Ltd.
06.2004 - 04.2008
- Managed local sales operations and regional marketing initiatives.
Sales Representative
Pearl Polymers Ltd
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Promoted packaging and polymer products to institutional and industrial customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Economics
05.1998
Skills
Management Professional
Timeline
Director Haws India - Haws
06.2024 - Current
Country Manager - Haws
01.2020 - 06.2024
Hydration Lead - Haws
01.2016 - 01.2020
Regional Manager - Eureka Forbes Ltd
05.2014 - 01.2016
Area Manager - Eureka Forbes Ltd
01.2010 - 05.2014
Area Manager - Voltas Limited - A TATA Enterprise
04.2008 - 04.2010
Area Manager - FEDDERS International Pte. Ltd.
06.2004 - 04.2008
Sales Representative - Pearl Polymers Ltd
01.2002 - 06.2004
Himachal Pradesh University - Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics