Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) has appointed Mr. Amit Uplenchwar as Joint Managing Director & CEO (Designate), effective January 1, 2027, as part of its leadership strengthening and growth strategy.

Nov 11, 2026

Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), a leading global Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Amit Uplenchwar as Joint Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Designate). He will join the Board as an Additional Director and assume the new role, including responsibilities as Key Managerial Personnel, from January 1, 2027. He will report to Mr. Manish Mohnot, Managing Director & CEO of KPIL.

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Mr. Uplenchwar brings nearly three decades of leadership experience across the oil and gas, infrastructure, logistics, and engineering and construction sectors. At KPIL, he currently serves as Director – Strategy Business Group, overseeing the company’s domestic and international Oil & Gas businesses, domestic Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Urban Infrastructure and Civil International businesses. He also leads the Group’s Strategy function.

Prior to joining KPIL, he served as CEO of the Engineering & Construction business of Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Limited, leading operations across transportation, power and water sectors. He has also held senior leadership positions with the Adani Group, including responsibilities for mergers and acquisitions and business development at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ).

Earlier, during his decade-long tenure as Managing Director of Dodsal, he led a USD 1 billion business with more than 25,000 employees across 14 geographies, serving global companies including Shell, ExxonMobil, ADNOC and TotalEnergies. He began his career as a management consultant with Arthur Andersen and has held management positions across the energy, shipping and infrastructure sectors in the US and Middle East.

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Mr. Uplenchwar holds an MBA from Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands, postgraduate qualifications in Shipping and Marine Engineering, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Uplenchwar said that KPIL’s engineering capabilities, diversified business portfolio and expanding global footprint position the company to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He added that he looks forward to working with the leadership team and employees to strengthen capabilities, drive innovation and deliver long-term value for stakeholders.