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SHAILESH KUMAR

CEO VA Tech Wabag
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven CEO with a proven track record of driving growth profitably in EPC Business in the power generation, transmission & Distribution , oil & gas sector, and now leading a multinational water company. Expertise in managing complex EPC projects with P&L responsibility across multiple geographies and diverse cultural environments. Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional results in global markets by implementing innovative strategies, fostering strong client relationships, and driving operational excellence. A strategic thinker with a keen business acumen, potential for identifying and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.

Overview

30
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
2
Certificates

Work History

VATech Wabag
Chennai

CEO India Cluster
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Managing Water business which includes desalination projects, water treatment plant and distribution network, sewage treatment plant and associated network , tertiary treat projects with annual revenue more than $ 400M
  • Operations spread out in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Russia & Indonesia in addition to India
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

McDermott India
Gurgaon

Sr Director Project
06.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

Capacity building and Business operations with P&L responsibility for managing onshore business for Mcdermott in India. Developed business execution capabilities for Project Execution for McDermott India for it’s EPC Business.

  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively

FLSmidth
Chennai

Vice President & Head of Business Operations
11.2019 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Head of Project Management and Order Execution for Sub Sahara Africa, Middle East and South Asia
  • Managed business operations with P&L responsibility for 1500 Crores of Business
  • Responsibility includes deciding on bidding strategy, Proposal, Contract Negotiations,
  • Order Handling and execution with focus on developmental of organizational capability to handle varied business verticals
  • Managed profitable growth all the four verticals of business i.e Cement Projects, Mining projects, Products and After Market business of the organization

TECHNIP FMC
Noida

Assistant Vice President
10.2007 - 11.2019

Job overview

Project Manager for basic and Detailed Engineering of 18MMTPA CDU/VDU/SGU unit for Essar Oil with UOP as the licensor. Responsibility also included procurement management and vendor interface.

Project Manager for FEED Preparation for Diesel Hydrodesulphurization unit for NOCL plant located at Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu with Axens as licensor.

Project Manager for LSTK project for 42mmkcal/hr CDU heater and 14mmkcal/hr VDU heater for MRPL with Jacobs as PMC.


Project Manager for LSTK project for two heaters of 42mmkcal/hr DCU heater and with CBI Lummus as Licensor and EIL as PMC.


Project Manager for detailed engineering for LLDPE revamp Metallocene project for Reliance Industries Ltd with Technip Lyon with INEOS as Licensor.


Project Manager for heater project for GAIL with EIL as PMC.


Project Management for FEED preparation for 200 000BPD refinery located in Fujairah in UAE involving multiple units like CDU, VDU, SGU, DHDT, KTU, LPGTU, SWS, ARU SRU and utilities

Project Management for DHDT heater project at BPCL Kochi.


Project Management for Debottlenecking project of Cairn India for a new train to handle 340 KBLPD and take the total liquid capacity at on shore terminal to 1000 KBLPD

Project Management for ERP Implementation across three centers in India with the objective of improving on organizational efficiency and effectiveness.


Project Management of revamp of DHDT, NSU, Prime G units along with offsite and utilities. Green filed units of NHT/CCR and Prime G new units. The project involves investment of more than 275 Million.


Project Director for two Fertilizer Project in India at two locations constructed concurrently with each of value of USD 650 Mn.

TATA Power Delhi Distribution Limited
New Delhi

Senior Manager
10.2002 - 10.2007

Job overview

· Detailed engineering and Project Management for Transmission and distribution projects., Substation etc

· Project Manager for Implementation of Geographical Information System for North Delhi Area with Network Mapping and Consumers plotting. Project was adjudged most challenging IT implementation of 2007 by PC quest Magazine. Project was also recognized and awarded by Edison Electric Institute.


Basic software was from GE Small World and the data is stored in the GE small world application server. With approx. 200 concurrent users it has both web users and core users. Challenge was to identify customer requirement and develop customized application and ensuring user acceptance. GIS also acted as an input to other enterprise software such as SAP and SCADA.


· Applications for innovative usage as PDA application were also developed.


Basic Engineering for Gas Based Power Project.

M/S BSES LTD (Reliance Energy)
Noida

Addl Manager
12.1996 - 10.2002

Job overview

Detailed Engineering and Engineering coordination for Thermal power project of various configurations. Proposal engineering and bid preparation


Project Management of Power projects for Gas based, Coal fired and Bagasse based power plants.


Proposal Engineering and Bid preparation for 250 MW power projects for HPGCL at Panipat.

M/S DESEIN PVT LIMITED
New Delhi

Engineer
07.1993 - 11.1996

Job overview

Detailed Engineering for civil and structural works for thermal power projects of various configurations. Foundation design of Turbo-Generator and other Equipments. Technical specification and SOR for work execution.

Education

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra
, Kurukshetra

B.Tech (Hons) from Civil Engineering
07.1989 - 06.1993

Indian Institute of Technology
, New Delhi

M.Tech (Struct) from Structural Engineering
07.1996 - 12.1998

Skills

Profitable Growth of Business

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Certification

Certification course from UCI Extension through Coursera on Project Management

Timeline

CEO India Cluster

VATech Wabag
01.2022 - Current

Sr Director Project

McDermott India
06.2021 - 01.2022

Vice President & Head of Business Operations

FLSmidth
11.2019 - 05.2021

Certification course from UCI Extension through Coursera on Project Management

07-2017

Certification Course from Wharton University of Pennsylvania through Coursera on Financial Accounting and Marketing

10-2016

Assistant Vice President

TECHNIP FMC
10.2007 - 11.2019

Senior Manager

TATA Power Delhi Distribution Limited
10.2002 - 10.2007

Addl Manager

M/S BSES LTD (Reliance Energy)
12.1996 - 10.2002

Indian Institute of Technology

M.Tech (Struct) from Structural Engineering
07.1996 - 12.1998

Engineer

M/S DESEIN PVT LIMITED
07.1993 - 11.1996

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

B.Tech (Hons) from Civil Engineering
07.1989 - 06.1993
SHAILESH KUMARCEO VA Tech Wabag