Gl Gupta

About Gl Gupta

GL Gupta is a distinguished EPC leader and Board-level Strategic Advisor with over 33 years of global experience across infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, real estate, and defense sectors. Currently serving as Group Chief Procurement Officer at Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) and its group companies—Olectra Greentech, Drillmec S.p.A, Megha Gas, and ICOMM—he leads strategic procurement and supply chain operations across a highly diversified infrastructure portfolio.At MEIL, he drives group-wide procurement integration and project enablement for large-scale EPC undertakings in transportation, water management, power, hydrocarbons, refineries, urban utilities, and clean mobility. His leadership ensures cost-optimized, globally sourced, and digitally enabled procurement systems that align with MEIL’s complex multi-billion-dollar project deliveries across international markets.Previously, as President & Chief Procurement Officer at Kalpataru Projects International Ltd, Mr. Gupta directed strategic procurement and execution for projects in over 70 countries. His impactful contributions span thermal power MW), the world’s largest refinery and petrochemical complexes, solar energy, transmission lines, offshore and port infrastructure, metro systems, railways, tunnels, roads, and airports.He is highly regarded for architecting global procurement strategies, developing cross-border vendor ecosystems, and setting up integrated subcontracting and project governance frameworks. His unique ability to synchronize technical engineering, commercial strategies, and digital tools has consistently delivered project excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.As a strategic advisor, he partners with CXOs and Boards to drive: • Business transformation and operational excellence • Entry into emerging sectors including defense, clean energy, and urban infrastructure • Margin optimization through procurement intelligence and cost control systems • Positioning for large public sector and projects • Private equity engagement and international expansion strategiesAn alumnus of IIM Bangalore (MBA), IIT Roorkee (M.Tech), and MNIT Jaipur (B.Tech in Civil Engineering), Mr. Gupta combines deep technical credentials with commercial foresight. His enduring legacy lies in building resilient, future-ready enterprises through innovation, disciplined systems, and stakeholder-driven growth.

Experience

1. Chief Procurement Officer

   Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL)

   Jul 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) & Group Companies – Olectra Greentech, Drillmec S.p.A, Megha Gas, ICOMM. Strategic leadership of procurement and supply chain operations across MEIL’s diverse business verticals, including transportation infrastructure, water, power, hydrocarbons, refineries, defense, and clean mobility. Responsible for group-wide procurement integration and execution for MEIL and its global subsidiaries, ensuring alignment of sourcing strategies with large-scale EPC project requirements. Expertise in global sourcing, cost optimization, contract management, and digital procurement solutions to support timely and efficient delivery of complex, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects across international markets.

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Master of Technology - MTech, Civil Engineering

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  MBA (Sponsored by Reliance), Finance, General

  2001 — 2001

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Remote Sensing Engg

  1993 — 1994

• Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

  B.Tech., Civil Engineering

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Renewable Energy
• Construction Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Resource Management
• Refinery
• Project Management
• Epc
• Power
• Project Execution
• Contract Review
• Analytical Abilities
• Process Improvement
• Organizational Development
• Team Building
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Contract Management
• Petrochemical
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budget Preparation
• Procurement
• Energy