Badminton
Raja Bhattacharjee
Infrastructure Management With Focus On Tourism
Ahmedabad
Summary
Institutional leader with 20+ years of experience across Indian manufacturing, government-trusted infrastructure, and India–GCC advisory, combining shop-floor execution credibility with strategic, sovereign-facing leadership. Proven ability to operate seamlessly with factory operators, senior bureaucrats, and sovereign-linked stakeholders. Led and institutionalized ₹400+ crore globally recognised public assets, including post-delivery governance, SOPs, and long-term operating frameworks, with direct engagement at the highest levels of national leadership. Known for de-risking India for GCC investors by translating regulatory, cultural, and execution complexity into clear, investable, and scalable structures. Brings deep experience in infrastructure, PPPs, corporate strategy, and business development, with direct or influencing leadership on ₹1,000+ crore (USD ~120M+) portfolios. Currently leading Design Factory India, originating and structuring India–Middle East partnerships aligned with Vision 2030, tourism-led diversification, and public-realm development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Design Factory India
07.2025 - Current
- Overall P&L, strategy, and governance responsibility for a multidisciplinary design and infrastructure firm handling complex urban, cultural, and tourism projects.
- Built a qualified business pipeline exceeding ₹300+ crore through targeted pursuit of government, institutional, and cultural infrastructure opportunities.
- Leading market-entry efforts for UAE and Saudi Arabia, including opportunity mapping, early-stage client engagement, and positioning for Vision 2030 giga and tourism projects.
- Intervened in delayed and high-risk projects to restructure scope, phase execution, and align milestones, resulting in improved billing realization and reduced approval cycles.
- Instituted organization-wide KPIs, MIS dashboards, and governance frameworks, improving leadership visibility on financial performance, risks, and delivery timelines.
- Acts as principal interface with senior government officials, international consultants, and strategic partners.
- Middle East Focus
Associate Director
KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Provided institutional leadership for the Smritivan Earthquake Memorial & Museum (Phase I – ₹400 crore), shaping it from a capital project into a globally recognized public institution for remembrance, learning, and resilience.
- Led multi-agency governance and strategic coordination across 15+ central and state departments, aligning policy intent, design vision, and long-term institutional objectives.
- Briefed the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India during inauguration, reflecting trust at the highest level of public leadership.
- Contributed to global positioning of the institution, culminating in the UNESCO Prix Versailles, ranking it among the World's Top 7 Most Beautiful Museums.
- Anchored the post-inauguration institutionalization, developing SOPs for operations, asset management, visitor experience, safety, and sustainability, ensuring continuity beyond project delivery.
- Integrated environmental stewardship into the institutional mandate, leading CSR-funded initiatives including the world's largest Miyawaki plantation (5.3 lakh trees across 470+ acres).
- Served as the institutional interface for high-level and international delegations, receiving special appreciation from the National Disaster Management Authority during the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction visit.
- Supported strategic public-sector engagements with the Government of Gujarat, strengthening advisory leadership in cultural and knowledge-based institutions.
PPP & Infrastructure Expert
PricewaterhouseCoopers
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Advised the Chief Minister's Office, Jharkhand, on State Vision Plans 2021 & 2030, impacting multi-sector investment prioritization.
- Led PPP and transaction advisory assignments across roads, transport, housing, and urban infrastructure.
- Developed Jharkhand Mobility Strategy, later featured in NITI Aayog's national best-practice compendium.
- Drafted policy and implementation guidelines for PMAY in-situ slum rehabilitation projects.
- Supported institutional strengthening of the State Highway Authority of Jharkhand.
Deputy Director
Confederation of Indian Industry
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Provided strategic leadership in national and state-level policy advocacy across infrastructure and manufacturing, influencing reform agendas through sustained engagement with senior government leadership, regulators, and industry heads.
- Established formal policy dialogue mechanisms with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, strengthening evidence-based decision-making on infrastructure delivery models and advanced materials adoption.
- Conceived and led pan-India programmes on Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, accelerating industry readiness for robotics, automation, and digital transformation.
- Built and institutionalized strategic portfolios on geosynthetics and composite materials, enabling policy acceptance and early adoption of advanced materials in infrastructure projects.
- Drove first-of-its-kind national policy recommendations on mine land block allocation, composites strategy for India, expanded use of geosynthetics, and robotics-led manufacturing scale-up.
- Anchored flagship Government–industry platforms including Make in India, Textiles India, Vibrant Gujarat, and State Investment Summits (Karnataka & Odisha), orchestrating high-level, multi-stakeholder participation.
- Strengthened institutional thought leadership by authoring policy commentary on infrastructure financing in Infrastructure Today.
Deputy Manager, COO's Office
Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd.
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Worked closely with the COO on enterprise-level strategic planning, annual budgeting, and performance tracking, gaining exposure to board-level decision frameworks.
- Supported SEZ master planning, capital allocation, and investment prioritization, contributing to data-driven CapEx decisions.
- Developed business cases for hybrid renewable energy integration within port and SEZ operations, aligning sustainability with operational efficiency.
- Engaged across project management and business development functions, building a holistic understanding of large-scale infrastructure operations and growth strategy.
Assistant Manager, Sales
ATE Enterprises.
03.2008 - 05.2011
- Owned regional P&L-linked capital sales responsibility for textile processing machinery across Gujarat and Rajasthan, representing German and Italian OEM principals across the value chain.
- Led end-to-end deal leadership for high-value capital assets (∼₹1 crore per transaction), integrating commercial strategy, stakeholder negotiation, and risk-aware contract closure.
- Influenced promoter- and CXO-level decision-making, building trusted advisory relationships and positioning ATE as a strategic technology partner.
- Drove market intelligence and strategic account development through deep field engagement, informing regional sales strategy, pipeline prioritization, and competitive positioning.
- Developed business cases, investment proposals, and approval notes for senior leadership and global principals, strengthening governance and decision quality.
- Oversaw execution handover and lifecycle accountability—from testing and commissioning to post-sales support—ensuring outcomes aligned with commercial commitments.
- Contributed to sustainable regional revenue growth through disciplined execution, customer retention, and repeat business, reinforcing long-term market presence.
Project Manager
Jindal Worldwide Limited
11.2005 - 03.2008
- Managed end-to-end project coordination for two manufacturing projects with a combined CAPEX of ∼₹25 crore, reporting directly to the Chairman & Managing Director.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary stakeholders including project architects, construction agencies, machinery suppliers, and internal teams to deliver projects over a ∼2-year execution horizon.
- Led techno-commercial evaluation and comparative analysis of capital machinery, supporting procurement decisions aligned with cost, performance, and lifecycle considerations.
- Drove project planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking, managing inter-dependencies across civil works, equipment procurement, and installation activities.
- Developed strong project management fundamentals encompassing scope control, risk mitigation, sequencing, and execution oversight.
- Built early expertise in negotiation and stakeholder management, balancing leadership expectations with contractor, consultant, and vendor constraints.
Technical Management Trainee
Arvind Ltd
07.2004 - 10.2005
- Selected through campus recruitment and assigned to shop-floor operations, gaining hands-on exposure to large-scale manufacturing environments.
- Built strong fundamentals in operations management, including production planning, process flow control, and daily performance monitoring.
- Developed practical expertise in inventory management and materials planning, balancing working capital efficiency with uninterrupted production.
- Worked on manpower planning and shift optimization, aligning workforce deployment with production targets and operational constraints.
- Supported breakdown planning and maintenance coordination, learning downtime analysis, preventive maintenance, and execution discipline.
Education
Senior Management Program - Management
Indian Institute of Management
Udaipur12-2026
Postgraduate in Infrastructure Management - Infrastructure Management
Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (Now Adani University)
Ahmedabad07-2012
Bachelor of Technology -
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara05-2004
Skills
Business growth and development
Certification
Financial Management of Projects | Project Management (IPMC) | Public Procurement (World Bank)
Interests
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Design Factory India
07.2025 - Current
Associate Director
KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 07.2025
PPP & Infrastructure Expert
PricewaterhouseCoopers
12.2017 - 07.2019
Deputy Director
Confederation of Indian Industry
08.2013 - 11.2017
Deputy Manager, COO's Office
Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd.
08.2012 - 08.2013
Assistant Manager, Sales
ATE Enterprises.
03.2008 - 05.2011
Project Manager
Jindal Worldwide Limited
11.2005 - 03.2008
Technical Management Trainee
Arvind Ltd
07.2004 - 10.2005
Senior Management Program - Management
Indian Institute of Management
Postgraduate in Infrastructure Management - Infrastructure Management
Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (Now Adani University)
Bachelor of Technology -
Maharaja Sayajirao University