Alvarez & Marsal appoints Pankaj Bhagat Managing Director for India

Alvarez & Marsal appoints Pankaj Bhagat Managing Director for India

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Managing Director Pankaj Bhagat to spearhead its infrastructure and capital projects INFRA sector expertise/capabilities expansion in India. A&M India’s INFRA offering will address market needs arising from continued Indian Government infrastructure spending and private capital investments expanding manufacturing capabilities across multiple sectors including steel, mining, clean energy and energy transition.

The strategic augmentation of A&M’s INFRA offering and geographic footprint builds on the firm’s recent expansion in Canada, Australia, and Europe alongside its increasing capabilities in the US. Additionally, A&M India’s INFRA line of service signals the firm’s continued market commitment as demonstrated by the recent naming of Himanshu Bajaj as Managing Director and India Co-Country leader.

Bhagat specialises in advising clients on infrastructure, engineering and construction, real estate, oil & gas, metals, power and industrial equipment sector matters. His notable assignments include mega capital project management programs for leading owners, developers and engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) contractors across various industries. He has also advised leadership teams and the Boards of India’s top three EPC and construction sector organizations.

Prior to joining A&M, Bhagat spent over 12 years with Accenture Strategy & Consulting in India, most recently serving as Managing Director. As part of that firm’s Supply Chain & Operations practice, he advised clients on mandates, including cost and productivity improvement, digital strategy and implementation, operating model design and change management.