TATA Projects ropes in Vinayak Pai as new managing director

TATA Projects Limited, an Indian infrastructure company, said that it has appointed Vinayak Pai as its new managing director.

Vinayak Pai replaces Vinayak Deshpande who retires following a stint of more than 11 years.

The new TATA Projects managing director is said to have more than 30 years of experience with major engineering and EPC firms where he had been in important positions across different teams working towards engineering design, business development, technology licensing, project management, and operations.

He has an engineering degree from the College of Engineering, Pune and a Masters degree in Management Studies from Symbiosis, Pune. Besides, he has an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from IIT Bombay – Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management.

TATA Projects ropes in Vinayak Pai as new managing director. Photo courtesy of TATA Projects.

Vinayak Pai said: “I am fortunate to take up this role at Tata Projects during this phase when infrastructure is the growth engine of the Indian economy. I envision this to be a great opportunity to transform and continue to strengthen the foundation of this company that has played a vital role in building the nation.

“The three key pillars of success will be driving project excellence for our customers through safe and digitally enabled delivery, providing a sustainable and profitable growth to our shareholders, and creating a diverse workforce focusing on skill enhancement and growth opportunities for our employees.”