Ani Ganguly
Vice President, India Operations at Kiewit
Leading India Operations for Kiewit and driving large-scale infrastructure and energy transformations.
Intro
I'm Ani Ganguly, currently serving as Vice President of India Operations at Kiewit. My career has been defined by a long-term commitment to the engineering and construction industry, where I've had the privilege of leading multinational teams through complex, high-value infrastructure and energy projects ranging from $500M to $5B. With a background in Civil Engineering and an MBA from Kellogg, I focus on transformation design, enterprise resiliency, and capital management. I am deeply passionate about the transformation of the energy sector and the power of education to inspire others. Beyond the technicalities of project delivery, I believe in a leadership philosophy rooted in vulnerability, authenticity, and accountability. I’m always looking to connect with peers, partners, and the next generation of leaders to share insights on collaborative problem-solving and to help shape the future of our industry.
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What I can offer
- ›Expertise in navigating complex business environments
- ›Large-scale infrastructure transformation leadership
- ›Mentorship for students and future industry leaders
- ›Deep domain knowledge in LNG, Power, and Utilities
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in Infrastructure, Power & Utilities, and Energy
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Background
Career
A long-standing career at Kiewit spanning nearly two decades, progressing from Scheduling Engineer to Vice President, with strategic leadership stints at EY and Tata Consultancy Services.
Education
MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2019); Master’s in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University (2003); Bachelor of Engineering from Bangalore University (2000).
Achievements
- ›Led multinational teams on projects valued between $500M and $5B
- ›Maintained a 4.0 GPA during Master’s degree at Michigan Technological University
- ›Presented on 'Simultaneous Operations' at Gastech 2018 in Barcelona
- ›Guest lecturer for Construction Management at the University of Houston
Opinions
- Leadership requires being vulnerable, authentic, and a good listener.
- Trust, commitment, and accountability are the foundation of team building.
- Diversity of thought is essential to enable innovation and growth.
- Creative and collaborative problem-solving is superior to rigid structures.
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Professional, grateful, and encouraging; uses warm but structured language.
Formality — 8/10
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