1. CV of Asim Tewari
PROFILE OF ASIM TEWARI
• Infrastructure Professional having 22 years of hands on experience of Multi - Disciplinary Large format Infrastructure & Real Estate
Projects. Major Sectors of experience are:
§ Roads, Highways, Expressways;
§ Urban Civic Infrastructure: Urban Streets, Drainage, Water & Waste Water, etc.
§ Townships / Large Regional Land Development,
• Qualifications:
§ B. Tech. in Civil Engineering (1989) with Post-graduation (M. Tech - 1991) in Project & Construction Management.
• Key Skills:
§ Business Planning, Development & Operations,
§ Project & Program Management including Tendering & Contract Management (Formulation, Administration Claims
& Dispute Management);
§ Design & Construction Management;
§ Strong skills in Trouble Shooting and Man Management.
Skill / Experience Matrix
Verticals > Built Expressways & Urban Civic
Skills Environment Highways Infrastructure
Business Development & Business Operations √ √ √
Feasibility & Business Planning √ √ √
Project Management √ √ √
Design & Engineering √ √ √
Tendering & Contract Management √ √ √
Construction Management & Troubleshooting √ √ √
• Profile Summary
o Presently working as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Soma Isolux Tollway Comany [A Joint
initiative of Soma Enterprise (www.soma.in) and Isolux Corsan (www.isoluxcorsan.com)], managing
the execution and operations of the JV, which presently has four national highways development
project (700kms costing approximately US $2.25 Billion) on Design, Build, Finance, Operate &
Transfer basis.
o As Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Gherzi Eastern Limited (A 50 year old joint initiative of
Gherzi AG of Switzerland & Wadia Group, India, operating in Engineering Consultancy domain for
industrial, infrastructure and built environment projects) was responsible for managing business
operations worth US$ 30 Million involving more than 800 professional Engineers, Architects & Project
Managers working on projects worth US$ 2 billion.
o As Assistant Vice President (Project Management) - Feasibility, Tendering, Detailed Design,
Tendering & Project Management of “Development and up-gradation of 1000km road network in
Rajasthan” for IL&FS helped develop skills and understanding of Financial Planning and cost
management of BOT projects.
o Business Planning, & Setting up and Managing the sub-regional office at Salalah for CES as an
independent profit centre, building up the team and Business Development. Procurement of
works such as Salaha Urban Infrastructure Development and Salalah Port Development.
o Gained experience on Private Equity & Project Financing while working with SARE Group (as
Associate Director – Project Management) & Tricone Group (as Sr Vice President –
Construction) on PE funding of large real estate / township projects through FDI route.
o As Team Leader - Feasibility, Detailed Design & Tendering for Urban Infrastructure Project at
Salalah, the Sultanate of Oman for improvement of 250km long Street Network Development and
evolution of the Flood Control & Storm Water Drainage Mechanism.
o As Senior Resident Engineer - Design, Contract Management and Construction Management of
Mumbai – Pune Expressway and providing solutions in extremely difficult situations with tight
constraints.
o Business Development and tendering for various works and have been successful in procurement of
business including Salalah Port, Conceptualization of 1000km long Ganga Expressway,
Procurement of all works at Amby Valley & Lawasa City, Liquid Chemical Handling Jetty at
Dahej in association with Soros for Kaverner, etc.
o As Senior Resident Engineer - Feasibility, Detailed Design, Tendering, Contract Management and
Construction Supervision of Infrastructure Development works of Amby Valley Sahara Lake City
and Lavasa City in tremendously challenging conditions.
o Gained experience in formulation of Contracts and administration of Contracts - handling contractual
matters based on FIDIC conditions of contract and subsequently in handling the disputes referred
to the Alternate Dispute Resolution Board (ADRB).
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o Had Taken lectures for Project Management as visiting faculty at School of Planning & Architecture
(July 2008 to Dec 2008) for Post Graduate Students.
o Published a Technical Paper titled “An Overview Of Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement /
Roadbase – A Viable Approach In Overcoming Problems Faced In Dowel Jointed Un-Reinforced
Concrete Pavements”, in the 63rd Annual Session of Indian Road Congress at Guwahati in 2003.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
• Dec 2011 – Till Date: Soma Isolux Tollway Comany [A Joint initiative of Soma Enterprise
(www.soma.in) and Isolux Corsan (www.isoluxcorsan.com)], which presently has four
national highways development project (700kms costing approximately US $2.25 Billion) on
Design, Build, Finance, Operate & Transfer basis in India under PPP model of
infrastructure Development in India
o As Chief Executive Officer am responsible managing the execution and operations of
the JV for all four projects. Key Responsibilities are:
§ Business Operations with complete P&L responsibility
§ Client Coordination;
§ Financial and Budget Controls;
§ Design, Engineering & Project Management;
§ Managing works of EPC Contractors;
§ Toll Operations and Revenue Augmentation;
§ Contract Management including Change Management with NHAI;
§ Coordination with Financial Institutions & Lenders for servicing of Debt;
§ Identifying Skill Gaps and building Team to fill in the skill gaps;
• Jan 2011 – Dec 2011: Gherzi Eastern Limited (A 50 year old joint initiative of Gherzi AG
of Zurich, Switzerland and Wadia Group of Mumbai, India, involved in Design,
Engineering & Project Management Consultancy in Industrial, Infrastructure & Built
Environment / Land Development Projects).
o As Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for day to day Business Operations
of the Company handling US$ 30 Million business, more than 800 professional
engineers, architects and project managers managing projects worth US$ 3 billion. The
key responsibilities include:
§ Formulating and implementing Growth Strategies:
• Identifying the potential markets;
• Reviewing penetration levels in these markets;
• Exploring the possibilities of making further in-roads;
• Reviewing the reasons for poor market penetration, if any;
• Developing strategies for entering / penetrating these markets;
• Building Skill base for success (by Strategic Tie ups / Building In-house capabilities);
§ Establishing / Enhancing Client Relationship and building confidence with the
widespread client base with knowledge based initiatives;
§ Identifying skill gaps and building the team to fill in the skill gaps;
§ Developing and implementing systems and processes;
§ Developing & Implementing MIS systems;
§ Reviewing & monitoring project delivery and quality indicators;
§ Reviewing & monitoring productivity analysis;
§ Reviewing and Monitoring Business Development and growth indicators;
§ Reviewing and Monitoring Billing (Turnover) and Collection (Cash-flow);
§ Reviewing the Budgets vis-à-vis actual achievements and identifying the causes for
shortfall, if any;
§ Developing alternative plans for achieving targets and implementing suitable plans
for enhancing revenue and receipts;
§ Ensuring to meet or extend the Budget Targets;
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• Oct 2008 – Dec 2010: Tricone Projects India Limited – A 100% subsidiary for Real
Estate Development of Tricone Group (A UK based $400million Real Estate
Development Fund)
o As Senior Vice President - Construction was responsible for Project Management &
Construction of Projects procured by the Group. The key responsibilities were:
§ Pre Deal Evaluation of Business Plan and Investment Advisory;
§ Cost Analysis and Validation of IRR;
§ Setting up Systems, Building & Leading the Team to be deployed on all the projects
(a total of 2 projects are being executed simultaneously developing nearly 250
acres). Each Project is being managed by a VP or AVP;
§ Management of Projects involving:
• Market Study and Project Conceptualization;
• Selection of Design Consultants,
• Design & Engineering;
• Cost Analysis and Value Engineering;
• Contract Formulation, Tendering and award of Construction Contract;
• Project Management;
• Contract Administration;
• Construction Management.
• Dec 2006 to Sep 2008: SARE Group (South Asian Real Estate Limited – A UK based
$500million Real Estate Development Fund) responsible for Project Management of
Projects funded by the Group.
o As Associate Director - Projects was responsible for the project management of all
the project where the group had invested. The key responsibilities were:
§ Pre Deal Evaluation of Business Plan and Investment Advisory;
§ Cost Analysis and Validation of IRR,
§ Setting up Processes, Building & Leading the Team to be deployed on all the
projects (a total of 4 projects were being executed simultaneously developing nearly
350 acres). Construction of each township was being managed by a General
Manager;
§ Management of Projects involving:
• Market Study and Project Conceptualization;
• Selection of Design Consultants,
• Design & Engineering;
• Cost Analysis and Value Engineering;
• Tendering and award of Construction Contracts:
• Project Management;
• Contract Administration;
• Construction Management.
• May 2005 to Dec 2006: ITNL (IL&FS Transportation Limited – A 100% subsidiary of
IL&FS Group) for an SPV called RIDCOR {Road Infrastructure Development Company of
Rajasthan – A Joint Venture of IL&FS and Government of Rajsthan} involved in 1000 km
long Highway Development Project in Rajasthan (US$ 300 Million).
o As Assistant Vice President (Jan 2006 – Dec 2006) was responsible for two
packages (Dausa to Kota & Baran to Jhalawar) totalling 300kms costing US$ 100
million. The Key responsibilities were:
§ Detailed Design & Engineering;
§ Contract Administration;
§ Construction Management;
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o As Deputy General Manager - Planning (May 2005 to Dec 2005) was responsible for
all pre-construction activities and MIS of project. The Key Responsibilities were:
§ Feasibility, Business Planning & Preparation of Detailed Project Report;
§ Cost Analysis and Value Engineering;
§ Formulation of Construction Contracts;
§ Tendering & Award of Construction Contract;
§ Development of MIS System;
§ Project Planning & Monitoring;
§ Troubleshooting support to Project Managers of all six Packages on Engineering
and Contract Management issues;
• Mar 1991 to Apr 2005: CES (Consulting Engineering Services (India) Private Limited)
– One of the oldest & biggest Indian Engineering & Project Management Consultancy
Organization having more than 2000 professional working worldwide. Joined as Trainee
Engineer and rose to the level of Deputy General Manager.
o As Team Leader cum Lead Urban Infrastructure Engineer (Jan 2004 to Apr 2005)
for an Integrated Infrastructure Development project for Salalah Town (Sultanate
of OMAN) having components like Transportation Network Improvement, Flood Control
& Storm Water Drainage (US$ 150 million) was responsible for:
§ Conceptual Project Planning,
§ Project Feasibility Analysis;
§ Detailed Design,
§ Cost Analysis and Value Engineering:
§ Contract Formulation;
§ Advising on Project Management and Construction Management Systems;
o Established Salalah Office of CES, build and manage the business operations as
an independent profit centre. The key responsibilities included but not limited to:
§ Setting up Sub-Regional Office at Salaah from the scratch;
§ Building up, heading and guiding the Team from zero to 25 in 6 months;
§ Business Development – Procured additional projects for the organization notably:
• Salalah Transportation Network Study;
• Design and PMC of up-gradation of Salalah Port;
o As Senior Resident Engineer (Jan 2002 to Dec 2003) for complete Infrastructure
Development associated with Amby Valley Sahara Lake City Project (a 12,000 Acre
Township near Mumbai) including 100km Internal Roads & 65Km External Access
Roads (US$ 100 million), Water & Waste Water Systems, Electrical & Communication
System, was responsible for:
§ Complete Conceptual Planning;
§ Feasibility,
§ Detailed Design & DPR,
§ Cost Analysis and Value Engineering;
§ Assistance in Contract Formulation;
§ Assistance in Tendering and Award of Construction Contract;
§ Contract Administration;
§ Project and Construction Management;
§ Troubleshooting;
o Started off operations at Amby Valley with a small assignment of 25 km access road
feasibility while handling finishing stages of Mumbai Pune Expressway and
subsequently developed operations and created new businesses for the company to
handle projects worth US$ 100 million.
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o As Senior Resident Engineer in-charge (Jan 1999 to Dec 2003) for Hilly Section of
Six-lane Tolled Mumbai Pune Expressway (Passing through the hilly terrain of
Western Ghats having rigid pavement costing US $ 300 million), was responsible for:
§ Detailed Design & Engineering;
§ Cost Analysis and Value Engineering;
§ Contract Administration based on FIDIC Condition of Contract;
§ Review and acceptance / rejection of contractor’s claims;
§ Handling of disputes and representing the client for resolution of disputes to
Alternate Dispute Resolution Board (Called Steering Committee);
§ Construction Supervision & Quality Control;
§ Troubleshooting & providing solution to technical and contractual matters;
o As Senior Manager - Business Development at CES-HO (Sep 1996 to Dec 1998)
handled bidding for various project and procuring substantial business for the company.
Notable acquisitions being:
§ Design of Liquid Chemical Handling Jetty at Dahej for Kaverner in association
with Soros Group of US. Was instrumental in initiating and developing tie up with
Soros.
§ Conceptualising the US$ 10 billion Ganga Expressway Project with State
Government officials for UP Government which later helped CES undertake the
feasibility of the same which was finally awarded in 2008 to Jaypee Group. CES
also managed to take detailed design of the same from Jaypee for a number of
stretches.
§ Conceptualising a US$ 100 million Tourism Infrastructure Project for UP State
Government and helping them seek funding for Phase II of Buddhist Circuit.
Unfortunately due to change in government this project could not take off.
o In addition to business developed undertook many assignment of trouble shooting for
CES. Notable ones being:
§ As Planning Engineer (April 1998 to Jun 1998) for 2 Km long Liquid Chemical
Handling Jetty at Dahej India was responsible for the Project Scheduling, Monitoring
and MIS;
§ As Project Monitoring Engineer (Jun 1997 to Aug 1998) for Swajal project (A
water supply project for hilly area in Northern India) was responsible for project
feasibility and subsequent development of Project Monitoring System;
o As Project Monitoring Engineer (Mar 1991 to Aug 1996) for OECF funded multi-
disciplinary Buddhist Circuit Tourism Infrastructure Development Project (Roads
Up-gradation, Water & Drainage Facilities, Landscaping and Tourist Amenities) in UP &
Bihar, was responsible for project coordination with government, periodic supervision,
project monitoring, reporting and certification of reimbursement of fund from OECF.
(US$ 50 million)
PERSONAL DETAILS:
NAME : Asim Tewari
PROFESSION : Real Estate & Infrastructure Development
NATIONALITY : Indian {Passport No-G6721665 (Valid upto 08-01-2018)}
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DATE OF BIRTH : 5 June 1968
TOTAL EXPERIENCE : 22 Years
ADDRESSES AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Present Address: D-72, Sector -52, NOIDA - 201301. INDIA
Telephone: +91 90040 66779 (Mobile),
+91 99102 55887 (Mobile),
+91 120 424 5053 (Res.)
email: asimtewari@yahoo.com
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