Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) has announced the appointment of Vivek Singhal as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 5, 2026. Singhal brings over four decades of experience in infrastructure and EPC sectors, with a proven track record in project execution, business leadership, and P&L management. His extensive experience includes significant work in international markets across various infrastructure verticals.
HCC Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Hindustan Construction Company Limited (HCC) has officially announced the appointment of Vivek Singhal as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective from November 5, 2026.
Vivek Singhal’s Extensive Experience
Singhal brings to HCC a wealth of experience spanning over four decades in the infrastructure and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sectors. His expertise encompasses project execution, business leadership, business development, and Profit & Loss management. He has a significant international background, having spent 16 years in global markets, successfully delivering projects and managing assets valued at approximately ₹28,500 crore across five countries. His sector experience includes airports, metro rail, urban transport, hydropower, and bridges.
Leadership Perspective
Mr. Arjun Dhawan, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of HCC, expressed confidence in Singhal’s appointment, stating, “Vivek has built and run large infrastructure businesses across India and international markets and has delivered at scale. That depth will strengthen HCC’s leadership as we build on our engineering and execution capabilities and enter our next phase of growth.”
Singhal’s Previous Roles
Prior to joining HCC, Singhal served as the Chief Executive Officer at GMR Airports Ltd., Singapore, where he was responsible for global strategy, P&L management, business development, and airport asset development. He has also held senior leadership positions at prominent organizations including Tata Projects Ltd., GMR Group (Maldives), Alpine Bau GmbH (Singapore), and Larsen & Toubro. At Tata Projects, he led the Urban Infrastructure business, achieving significant growth in turnover and order backlog. At Alpine Bau, he managed major underground metro projects in Singapore with a combined contract value exceeding US$1 billion.
Educational Background
Singhal holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, and has completed the Advanced Management Programme at IIM Bangalore. He is also a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK.
About Hindustan Construction Company (HCC)
HCC is a business group focused on developing and building responsible infrastructure. With a legacy of 100 years in engineering, HCC has been instrumental in executing numerous landmark infrastructure projects in India. Its portfolio includes significant contributions to Hydro Power generation (26% of India’s capacity), Nuclear Power generation (60%), over 4,036 lane km of Expressways and Highways, more than 402 km of complex Tunnelling, and 403 Bridges. HCC currently serves the Transportation, Power, and Water infrastructure sectors.
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