Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry is the Chairman – Emeritus of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts (business administration and economics) from Richmond College, London. He is the non-executive chairman of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited since March 21, 2014. He has 37 years of experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure, water, oil & gas and renewable energy sector.
He is on the board of directors of companies such as Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited, Forbes & Company Limited and Sterling Investment Corporation Private Limited, among others.
Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry
Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry
Chairman – Emeritus
Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry is the Chairman – Emeritus of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts (business administration and economics) from Richmond College, London. He is the non-executive chairman of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited since March 21, 2014. He has 37 years of experience in construction, real estate, infrastructure, water, oil & gas and renewable energy sector.
He is on the board of directors of companies such as Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited, Forbes & Company Limited and Sterling Investment Corporation Private Limited, among others.
Board Of Directors
Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Executive Chairman
Krishnamurthy Subramanian is the Executive Chairman (Whole-time Director) on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree (honours) in mechanical engineering from Regional Engineering College, Faculty of Engineering, University of Madras and a postgraduate diploma in industrial engineering from the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering (NITIE). He has been honoured with the Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), in recognition and appreciation of the contribution for the society in the field of academics, infrastructural development and corporate leadership, from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha and the Bharat Shiromani Award 2004 by the Shiromani Institute. He has also been awarded with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli for excellence in corporate/ industry.
He has over 42 years of experience in the construction and engineering sector. He has been associated with our Company since November 15, 2002. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with Hindustan Construction Company Limited.
Krishnamurthy Subramanian is the Executive Chairman (Whole-time Director) on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree (honours) in mechanical engineering from Regional Engineering College, Faculty of Engineering, University of Madras and a postgraduate diploma in industrial engineering from the National Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering (NITIE). He has been honoured with the Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), in recognition and appreciation of the contribution for the society in the field of academics, infrastructural development and corporate leadership, from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha and the Bharat Shiromani Award 2004 by the Shiromani Institute. He has also been awarded with the Distinguished Alumnus Award by National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli for excellence in corporate/ industry.
He has over 42 years of experience in the construction and engineering sector. He has been associated with our Company since November 15, 2002. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with Hindustan Construction Company Limited.
Paramasivan Srinivasan
Managing Director
Paramasivan Srinivasan is a Managing Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Faculty of Commerce, Madurai University. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He is also a Stanford Certified Project Manager. He has over 40 years of experience in finance, secretarial and legal. He has been associated with our Company since June 10, 2002. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with State bank of Travancore and Fouress Engineering (India) Limited. He is currently on the board of directors of companies such as Afcons (Mid east) Constructions and Investments Private Limited and Afcons Corrosion Protection Private Limited. He was a member of the banking & finance committee of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also Co-Chair (Roads & Highways), FICCI Committee on Transport Infrastructure.
Paramasivan Srinivasan is a Managing Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Faculty of Commerce, Madurai University. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He is also a Stanford Certified Project Manager. He has over 40 years of experience in finance, secretarial and legal. He has been associated with our Company since June 10, 2002. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with State bank of Travancore and Fouress Engineering (India) Limited. He is currently on the board of directors of companies such as Afcons (Mid east) Constructions and Investments Private Limited and Afcons Corrosion Protection Private Limited. He was a member of the banking & finance committee of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also Co-Chair (Roads & Highways), FICCI Committee on Transport Infrastructure.
Giridhar Rajagopalan
Deputy Managing Director
Giridhar Rajagopalan is a Deputy Managing Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering, University of Bombay. He has over 42 years of experience in methods and technology sector. He has been associated with our Company since March 6, 2009. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with Peninsula Land Limited.
He is currently on the board of directors of companies such as Institute for Lean Construction Excellence and Afcons Corrosion Protection Private Limited.
Giridhar Rajagopalan is a Deputy Managing Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Sardar Patel College of Engineering, University of Bombay. He has over 42 years of experience in methods and technology sector. He has been associated with our Company since March 6, 2009. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with Peninsula Land Limited.
He is currently on the board of directors of companies such as Institute for Lean Construction Excellence and Afcons Corrosion Protection Private Limited.
Umesh Narain Khanna
Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director
Umesh Narain Khanna is a Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree of science in engineering (electrical) from Agra University and a master’s degree in engineering (electrical) from University of Roorkee and a master of business administration from The University of Hull. He has over 42 years of experience in launching and expanding businesses & markets, business policy & planning and in International Marketing and Contracts Management for power and non-power industries. He has been associated with our Company since August 22, 2012. He is Group Head – Coordination at the Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with BF-NTPC Energy Systems Limited.
Umesh Narain Khanna is a Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree of science in engineering (electrical) from Agra University and a master’s degree in engineering (electrical) from University of Roorkee and a master of business administration from The University of Hull. He has over 42 years of experience in launching and expanding businesses & markets, business policy & planning and in International Marketing and Contracts Management for power and non-power industries. He has been associated with our Company since August 22, 2012. He is Group Head – Coordination at the Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with BF-NTPC Energy Systems Limited.
Pallon Shapoorji Mistry
Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director
Mr. Pallon Shapoorji Mistry is a Director on the board of Shapoorji Pallonji And Company Pvt. Ltd. (SPCPL), a 160-year-old diversified conglomerate with significant global presence in Engineering & Construction, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Water, Energy and Financial Services. After completing his schooling and undergraduate studies, Pallon obtained a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from Imperial College, London. Pallon joined the SP Group in 2015 and is committed towards the long-held values of trust and collaboration of Shapoorji Pallonji. He is focused towards building an agile organization keeping the SP Group future-ready by leveraging the latest global developments in business for sustainable growth. A balanced approach and strong business orientation empower him to provide valuable inputs to the businesses across group companies. Pallon is a Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director on the board of several SP Group companies; he serves on the board of Imperial College India Foundation and is a trustee of the Breach Candy Hospital Trust (BCHT) and of the Bhikha Behram Well Trust, a Zoroastrian Trust.
Mr. Pallon Shapoorji Mistry is a Director on the board of Shapoorji Pallonji And Company Pvt. Ltd. (SPCPL), a 160-year-old diversified conglomerate with significant global presence in Engineering & Construction, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Water, Energy and Financial Services. After completing his schooling and undergraduate studies, Pallon obtained a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from Imperial College, London. Pallon joined the SP Group in 2015 and is committed towards the long-held values of trust and collaboration of Shapoorji Pallonji. He is focused towards building an agile organization keeping the SP Group future-ready by leveraging the latest global developments in business for sustainable growth. A balanced approach and strong business orientation empower him to provide valuable inputs to the businesses across group companies. Pallon is a Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director on the board of several SP Group companies; he serves on the board of Imperial College India Foundation and is a trustee of the Breach Candy Hospital Trust (BCHT) and of the Bhikha Behram Well Trust, a Zoroastrian Trust.
Firoz Cyrus Mistry
Non-Executive & Non Independent Director
Mr Firoz Cyrus Mistry is a Promoter member of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group of companies. Founded over 150 years ago, the SP Group has business interests in Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Oil & Gas in India, the Middle East and Africa.
Firoz holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Yale University, USA. Firoz is currently on the Board of Directors of S C Finance and Investments Private Limited and Cyrus Investments Private Limited and Designated Partner of CPM Nexgen Ventures LLP and Mistry Ventures LLP.
Mr Firoz Cyrus Mistry is a Promoter member of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group of companies. Founded over 150 years ago, the SP Group has business interests in Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Oil & Gas in India, the Middle East and Africa.
Firoz holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Yale University, USA. Firoz is currently on the Board of Directors of S C Finance and Investments Private Limited and Cyrus Investments Private Limited and Designated Partner of CPM Nexgen Ventures LLP and Mistry Ventures LLP.
Anurag Kumar Sachan
Independent Director
Anurag Kumar Sachan is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil) from the Maulana Azad College of Tech, Bhopal and has completed the Indian Railways Higher Administrative Grade Program from Carnegie Mellon University.
He is a fellow of the Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators and a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport – India. He has over 37 years of experience in infrastructure, railways and freight. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited and Northern Railway.
Anurag Kumar Sachan is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil) from the Maulana Azad College of Tech, Bhopal and has completed the Indian Railways Higher Administrative Grade Program from Carnegie Mellon University.
He is a fellow of the Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators and a member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport – India. He has over 37 years of experience in infrastructure, railways and freight. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited and Northern Railway.
Sitaram Janardan Kunte
Independent Director
Sitaram Janardan Kunte is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts (honours course) from the University of Delhi, a bachelor’s degree in law from Lala Lajpatrai Charitable Foundation’s College of Law, University of Mumbai and a master’s degree in arts from the University of Delhi. He has over 36 years of experience in administration, revenue, health and housing. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with the Government of Maharashtra.
Sitaram Janardan Kunte is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts (honours course) from the University of Delhi, a bachelor’s degree in law from Lala Lajpatrai Charitable Foundation’s College of Law, University of Mumbai and a master’s degree in arts from the University of Delhi. He has over 36 years of experience in administration, revenue, health and housing. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with the Government of Maharashtra.
Rukhshana Jina Mistry
Independent Director
Rukhshana Jina Mistry is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. She is a qualified chartered accountant. She has been a practicing chartered accountant for over 34 years.
Rukhshana Jina Mistry is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. She is a qualified chartered accountant. She has been a practicing chartered accountant for over 34 years.
Cherag Sarosh Balsara
Independent Director
Cherag Sarosh Balsara is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, University of Bombay, a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in law from Government Law College, University of Bombay. He has over 31 years of experience as an advocate on the rolls of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.
Cherag Sarosh Balsara is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, University of Bombay, a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in law from Government Law College, University of Bombay. He has over 31 years of experience as an advocate on the rolls of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.
Atul Sobti
Independent Director
Atul Sobti is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical) from the University of Allahabad, a diploma course in project management from Punjabi University and a postgraduate diploma in international management from the International Management Institute, India. He has over 43 years of experience in administration, finance and management. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Standing Conference of Public Enterprises.
Atul Sobti is an Independent Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical) from the University of Allahabad, a diploma course in project management from Punjabi University and a postgraduate diploma in international management from the International Management Institute, India. He has over 43 years of experience in administration, finance and management. Prior to joining our Company, he was previously associated with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Standing Conference of Public Enterprises.
Santosh Nayar
Independent Director
Mr Santosh Balachandran Nayar has over 40 years of rich experience in project finance and banking, including international and investment banking, as well as the life insurance industry. He has held several senior leadership positions, including Deputy Managing Director & Group Executive (Corporate Banking) at the State Bank of India, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at IFCI Limited, and Chairman & Managing Director at India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited. Mr. Nayar has also served on the Boards of IFCI Factors Limited, IFCI Financial Services Limited, IFCI Infrastructure Development Limited, IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited, IIFCL Asset Management Company Limited, Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited, Irrigation & Water Resources Finance Corporation Limited, SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Management Private Limited, and Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited. He is currently serving as an Independent Director on the Boards of Adhunik Power & Natural Resources Limited, Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited, Trinity Alternative Investment Managers Limited, Bajaj Energy Private Limited, Samriddhi Energy Private Limited, Nextgen Hitech Semiconductor Private Limited, Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited, and Ribbon Services Private Limited Mr. Nayar has also been associated with several policy initiatives through his work with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), and Ministry of Power. He was nominated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister as a member of the Dr. Kelkar Committee on Revisiting and Revitalising the PPP Model of Infrastructure Development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers.
Mr Santosh Balachandran Nayar has over 40 years of rich experience in project finance and banking, including international and investment banking, as well as the life insurance industry. He has held several senior leadership positions, including Deputy Managing Director & Group Executive (Corporate Banking) at the State Bank of India, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at IFCI Limited, and Chairman & Managing Director at India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited. Mr. Nayar has also served on the Boards of IFCI Factors Limited, IFCI Financial Services Limited, IFCI Infrastructure Development Limited, IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited, IIFCL Asset Management Company Limited, Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited, Irrigation & Water Resources Finance Corporation Limited, SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Management Private Limited, and Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited. He is currently serving as an Independent Director on the Boards of Adhunik Power & Natural Resources Limited, Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited, Trinity Alternative Investment Managers Limited, Bajaj Energy Private Limited, Samriddhi Energy Private Limited, Nextgen Hitech Semiconductor Private Limited, Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited, and Ribbon Services Private Limited Mr. Nayar has also been associated with several policy initiatives through his work with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), and Ministry of Power. He was nominated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister as a member of the Dr. Kelkar Committee on Revisiting and Revitalising the PPP Model of Infrastructure Development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers.
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Afcons has a global footprint across more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It is ranked 8th worldwide in Marine and Port facilities and 12th worldwide in the Bridges sector.
