Hitesh Singh

Head Of Strategy

AFCONS Infrastructure Limited - A Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company · Full-time

Global Strategic Planning & Execution • Formulated and executed global strategic goals, achieving a top-line CAGR of 17%, positioning Afcons as the only Indian firm with over 30% turnover from overseas markets. • Developed a strategic roadmap for doubling turnover every four years, increasing international share to over 30%, and reorganized business development for record order bookings. • Played a key role in the company's re-entry into the Saudi Arabian market, identifying a local partner, negotiating agreements, and finalizing the deal, contributing to expanding the global presence. • Managed critical infrastructure projects from the MD office, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining P&L. • Led a large fund-raising initiative, acting as the designated spokesperson, liaising with media outlets, demonstrating leadership in financial strategy, and communication. • Conducted in-depth analysis and engaged with stakeholders to develop SOPs, frameworks, and guiding principles for consistent on-time and profitable project delivery. • Organized and led annual strategy conclave, delivering presentations to Group Chairman, Board of Directors and other CEOs. Organizational Development, Transformation, and Change Management • Developed and implemented new organizational structures, crucial for managing growth, enhancing overall effectiveness, and fostering the development of emerging leaders. • Led the sustainability (ESG) function, steering Afcons towards becoming a leading sustainable infrastructure company. • Key member of high-powered task forces addressing critical challenges, facilitating structural changes, and faster problem-solving. • Spearheaded comprehensive employee engagement initiatives for over 10,000 employees, fostering a positive and inclusive organizational culture, enhancing satisfaction, motivation, and productivity.

Chief of Staff to Managing Director

AFCONS Infrastructure Limited - A Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company · Full-time

As Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director, I was involved in Strategy Planning and its implementation across business units and functions. I was responsible for driving process changes in budgeting and MIS which were critical for ensuring progress monitoring and financial health of all of our projects. Financial Management & Project Oversight • Established and led Project Management Office (PMO) overseeing ~₹35,000 Cr worth of projects across 50+ sites globally. • Led the annual project cost and budgeting exercise, implementing new standard operating procedures, standardized formats, and defined timelines for projects worth ~₹35,000 Cr. • Conducted extensive on-site visits for identifying and mitigating operational challenges, resulting in cost reduction and financial discipline. • Conducted monthly in-depth reviews for all projects, collaborating with senior management to resolve issues, for ensuring timely and profitable delivery.

Manager

NTPC Limited · Full-time

I led the Civil Engineering team where I supervised multiple complex and large scale rural electrification projects from concept to implementation. Some of my achievements includes: • Handed critical issues, rate negotiations and process deviations by coordinating with multiple teams at 35 different locations in the country • Conducted field quality audits of project sites and evaluated the work done on important parameters to maintain quality standards • I was single point of contact for all civil engineering design, trouble shooting and site execution matters in the company

Sr. Engineer

NTPC Limited · Full-time

I was part of the under construction mega Hydro Power project team at NTPC. Some of my achievements include: • Headed construction work of an extremely challenging tunnelling worth Rs 500 crores. Here I directly managed a 200 member team and coordinated with cross cultural agencies including Austrian and German contractors. Received Letter of Appreciation from Additional General Manager for achieving record targets in construction works. • Assisted In-charge of 520MW hydropower project in day to day decision making by providing vital inputs and handling confidential and sensitive matters. Received General Manager meritorious/best employee award twice for outstanding works in NTPC. • Key member of the private land acquisition team for acquiring 140 hectare land for the project. • Extensively liaised with all the stakeholders including senior bureaucrats, state government officials, district administration and local residents to obtain statutory clearances

Engineer

NTPC Limited · Full-time

• Led team for acquisition of 79 hec land for the green field hydro power project. Completed the challenging and critical task six month before schedule • Organized site visits of dignitaries like Power Minister GoI, Power Secretary GoI, Chief Minister Uttarakhand, CMD NTPC and other dignitaries • Coordinated various project level review meetings chaired by Head of the Project, compiled data and issued record notes