Lloyds - Chief Executive Officer - Roads & Railway Infrastructure

of the Role

The CEO is the highest-ranking executive, responsible for the overall success and strategic direction of the company. This leader is tasked with setting the corporate vision, driving profitable growth in the road and railway sectors, ensuring financial health, fostering a culture of safety and excellence, and building strong relationships with government agencies, investors, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

I. Vision, Strategy, and Growth :

• Strategic Leadership : Define and articulate the long-term vision and strategic plan for the company, focusing on expansion, market penetration, and diversification within the roads, highways, rail, and associated infrastructure markets.
• Commercial Growth : Lead high-level business development activities, securing major projects (e.g., PPP, EPC, BOT, Hybrid Annuity Models), and driving top-line revenue and market share growth.
• Innovation : Champion technological advancement, adoption of digital construction methods (BIM, modular construction), and sustainable practices within infrastructure projects.

II. Financial Performance and Governance :

III. Operational Excellence and Delivery :

IV. Stakeholder Management and Culture :

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education : Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is typically required.

Experience : Minimum 20+ years of progressive executive experience in the Civil / Construction or Infrastructure industry, with extensive experience in managing large-scale roads and railway portfolios. At least 8-10 years in a CEO, COO, or Managing Director role.

Industry Knowledge : Deep, authoritative understanding of project finance, regulatory frameworks, contract models (PPP, EPC), and complex construction methodologies specific to the transportation sector.

Leadership : Proven track record of strategic planning, P&L management, successful capital project delivery, and leading diverse, multi-functional teams.

Core Competencies : Exceptional vision, commercial acumen, negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and influential communication ability.

(ref : iimjobs.com)