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Vinayak Pai
NationalityIndian
Alma materCollege of Engineering, Pune

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

IIT Bombay's - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management.
Occupation(s)Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tata Projects

Vinayak Pai (born 19 September 1966[1][2]) is an Indian businessperson. He is managing director and CEO of Tata Projects, an engineering, procurement, and construction company that is part of the Tata Group.[3][4][5][6][1][7][8]

Education

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Pai obtained a degree in BE (electrical engineering) from the College of Engineering, Pune.[9] He also holds a post-graduate degree in management from Symbiosis, Pune and an Executive MBA program from IIT Bombay's Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management in 2004.[10]

Pai is the president of Construction Federation of India National Council.[11][12] He is the Vice-Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Maharashtra and Chairman of the National Committee of Roads & Highways.[13][14] He is also on the Board of Governors of Construction Industry Development Council and First Construction Council of India and is the Chairman - Board of Governance, COEP Technological University, Pune.[15][16][17]

Career

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Pai started his career with Aker Solutions as a trainee engineer in 1987 and served 25 years. His last position in Aker Solutions was Director of Operations. Subsequently, Pai served as the President of Jacobs' global Energy Chemicals and Resources (ECR) business in December 2017, based in Houston, United States. Under his leadership, the business operated in over 25 countries, and employed 25,000 global professionals.[18][19] Later, he took on the role of Global Group President of Worley's Energy and Chemical Services business in May 2019, where he managed operations across 49 countries, leading a team of 30,000 employees.[20] In this role, he navigated challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.[21][22] In 2022, Pai joined Tata Projects as the Managing Director and CEO.[23][24][25][26][27][28]

Awards and recognition

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  • MMRDA Commissioner conferred Vinayak Pai, MD - Tata Projects  with Hall of Fame award for Industry Leader at the 12th Construction Week Awards 2022.[29][30]
  • Recognized with COEP Abhimaan Award by College of Engineering in Pune 2022.[31]
  • Recognized with 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Doyen of the Industry 2024 award [32]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Fit to Lead | Tata Projects CEO & MD Vinayak Pai: 'Being fit helps me remain calm in the face of adversities'". Moneycontrol. 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. ^ "NOTICE OF 45th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING" (PDF). NSE India. 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  3. ^ Livemint (2022-07-21). "Tata Projects appoints Vinayak Pai as managing director". mint. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  4. ^ "Vinayak Pai appointed as Managing Director of TATA Projects". The Economic Times. 2022-07-21. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  5. ^ Samar Srivastava. "Forbes India | Inside Tata Projects". Forbes India. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  6. ^ Chakraborty, Alokananda (2023-02-27). "After hours with Vinayak Pai, MD & CEO, Tata Projects". Financialexpress. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  7. ^ Mishra, Twesh (2024-06-08). "Better planning can check delays in infra creation: Tata Projects". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  8. ^ "Tata Projects CEO calls for stricter quality standards amid infrastructure push". Money Control.
  9. ^ Pune, College of Engineering. "Engineer's day Programme held at COEP Technological University | College of Engineering, Pune". www.coep.org.in. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  10. ^ www.ETHRWorld.com. "Tata Projects appoints Vinayak Pai as Managing Director - ETHRWorld". ETHRWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  11. ^ "CFI elects Tata Projects MD & CEO Vinayak Pai as President of national council". The Economic Times. 2024-06-09. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  12. ^ "About Us - National Council Members, CFI {cfiindia.com)". cfiindia.com. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  13. ^ "CII". www.cii.in. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  14. ^ "CII". www.cii.in. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  15. ^ "Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC)".
  16. ^ "COEP Website".
  17. ^ "First Construction Council".
  18. ^ "BP Awards Jacobs Phase 2 of the Khazzan Tight Gas Project in the Sultanate of Oman". www.euro-petrole.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  19. ^ "Jacobs Appoints Gary Mandel to Lead Integration of Newly Announced CH2M Acquisition". www.businesswire.com. 2017-08-02. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  20. ^ Worley (2020-10-02). "Worley appointed by Group Technology as engineering contractor partner". Miningreview.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  21. ^ IChemE. "Worley awarded contract for Drax BECCS power station". www.thechemicalengineer.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  22. ^ "WorleyParsons to buy Jacobs' energy, chemicals and resources division". Environment Analyst Global. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  23. ^ Livemint (2022-07-21). "Tata Projects appoints Vinayak Pai as managing director". mint. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  24. ^ www.ETHRWorld.com. "Tata Projects appoints Vinayak Pai as Executive Director and Managing Director Designate - ETHRWorld". ETHRWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
  25. ^ "Business standards".
  26. ^ "Tata Projects Q4 Results: Firm posts PAT of Rs 120.5 crore". The Economic Times. 2024-05-02. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  27. ^ "Tata Projects reports net profit of ₹121 crore in Q4". CNBCTV18. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  28. ^ "Tata Projects Q4 results: Company posts PAT of Rs 120.5 crore, on back of higher revenues". Zee Business. 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  29. ^ "ConstructionWeek | Hall of fame |".
  30. ^ Jha, Anushka (2024-05-11). "How evolving moms are forcing marketers to ditch stereotypes and face reality". www.adgully.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  31. ^ "CoEP to mark Engineer's Day with annual CoEP Abhimaan Award". The Indian Express. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  32. ^ "Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC)" (PDF). CIDC.in.
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Business positions
Preceded by Managing Director and CEO of Tata Projects
2022–present 		Incumbent
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