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Aaditya Sharda is the Co-founder of Infra.Market, a con-tech solutions company that is rebuilding the future of construction through innovation and technology. Founded in 2016, Infra.Marketis shifting the gears of this highly traditional sector through technology, thereby emerging as one of the fastest-growing unicorns with best-in-class economics and profitability metrics.

Aaditya oversees cross-functional verticals, including Business Development, Commercial Operations,and deployment of services that impact the lives of customers, partners, and employees. His profile revolves around creating a strong foundation and helming processes and systems to help Infra.Market scale pan-India. Additionally, he drives the vertical integration of both, theoperational and strategic teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience, all while determining unconventional pathways toward meaningful growth.

Having more than ten years of entrepreneurial experience, Aaditya is an expert in identifying and solving complex business problems with incredible agility. Prior to starting Infra.Market, he was a serial entrepreneur in the Construction Sector for many years. He is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad.

Aaditya is a strong believer in leading a balanced life with an equal focus on the career as well as physical and mental fitness. An avid superhero follower, he is a big Thor fan. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

Souvik Sengupta is the Co-Founder of Infra.Market, a con-tech solutions company that is rebuilding the future of construction through innovation and technology. Founded in 2016, Infra.Market is shifting gears of this highly traditional sector through technology, thereby emerging as one of the fastest-growing unicorns in India with best-in-class economics and profitability metrics. He is also the founder of Chemical.Market, a leading B2B fulfilment platform for chemicals by Infra.Market.

Souvik shapes Infra.Market's strategic vision and transformation agenda including mergers and acquisitions. He leads the overall company approach with a primary focus on maintaining the company's financial strength. Under his visionary leadership, Infra.Market has grown multifold and now has global footprints. He is extremely humble in his approach, and keeps reiterating, “We're still scratching the surface, and there's a lot to achieve.”

A tech enthusiast with an unconventional approach, Souvik is determined in his mission to build a platform that is a one-stop-shop for every category of construction materials. Helping to tailor technology solutions and improve the efficiency of everything from elevator maintenance to complex portfolios, his ardent passion led him to launch a con-tech company with an aim to transform the largest ecosystem through technological innovation. Additionally, Souvik serves on the board of directors for Equiphunt, Shalimar Paints, and RDC Concrete.

An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, he is a Chartered Accountant and has worked with major infrastructure players in the past. When he's not busy in meetings, he is enjoying a delicious spread of meals with his family. Besides work, he is a comic book enthusiast and has a collection of Calvin and Hobbes, Tintin, and Peanuts series amongst others. He is also an ardent reader and P. G Wodehouse is among his favorite authors of all time.

Satya Kaliki is the Chief Technology Officer at Infra.Market, a con-tech solutions company that is rebuilding the future of construction through innovation and technology. He orchestrates the business agenda using innovation and technology and builds digital models and market-driven strategies for the long-term growth of the organization. He is in charge of driving Infra.Market's overall information technology strategy, future technical innovation and research programs.

From strategizing establishments to efficiently executing them, Satya oversees the overall product and technology development at Infra.Market. He navigates technology adoption in enterprises and is creating an agile business culture through product management, architecture, engineering, and infrastructure. Additionally, he focuses on making the company an exceptional place for engineers, developers and researchers to work and learn.

Satya carries with him over 23 years of exhaustive experience in building highly scalable software products and platforms across varied sectors. He has led the global transformation of IT companies to adopt modern agile technology, cloud computing, big data and advanced analytics, microservices, network management & security informatics, and distributed data platforms. With a stronghold on complex subject matters, he supervised system infrastructure for functionality and effectiveness. He was earlier the co-founder of Indix, a Product Information Marketplace. In the past, he also served as a CTO at Harvard Medical Institutions and has been a key contributor at NetScaler, Cisco Systems, and HCL Technologies.

Satya holds an M-Tech degree in Computer Science from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, specializing in Distributed Systems and Massively Parallel Computing. A techie by profession, he enjoys studying diverse cultures and is an enthusiast of world history. He revels in soulful music, and road trips, and is addicted to hoarding books of varied genres. When he is doing none of the above, he is probably engrossed in a game of tennis or badminton with his friends.

Sheetal Bhanot Shetty is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Infra.Market. Transforming the entire construction ecosystem across India as well as globally, this organization is one of Asia's fastest-growing unicorns. At Infra.Market, she drives the company's efforts At Infra.Market, she drives the company's efforts by recognizing and rewarding performance, creating favorable opportunities for employees thereby delivering successful business outcomes.

With over two decades of rich expertise across sectors, Sheetal drives strategic leadership by aligning HR practices to fuel growth. Her people-first approach infused with dynamic thinking helps the organization lead diverse yet unique talent. Responsible for seamlessly steering expansion plans, she spearheads mergers and acquisitions with early due diligence through long-term integration. She leads the implementation of best practices, and skilling initiatives and is prolific in designing, transforming, and revamping the HR life cycle by adjusting it with business strategy and culture building.

Sheetal is an experienced leader, adept at driving change across diverse regions. Combining expertise in people management and executive leadership, she has held senior leadership positions in companies including Taj Hotels, Johnson and Johnson, and Edelweiss Group. Sheetal was a core contributor behind the rapid expansion of the Ginger group of hotels, and employee lifecycle value chain, including manpower planning, performance consulting, and TAS selection and deployment.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has pursued Masters in Applied Psychology and Organizational Behavior followed by Research Methodology and Stats from TISS, Mumbai. A big endorser of healthy lifestyle changes, Sheetal loves to cook delicious, yet healthiest meals one can indulge in guilt-free. She is an avid reader of magazines, who prefers tangible copies over anything else.

Pralhad Mujumdar is the COO, Concrete, Aggregates, Construction Chemicals and IQA at Infra.Market, a con-tech solutions company that is transforming the construction ecosystem in India. In this role, he is heading the RMC business, right from strategizing to ensuring appropriate implementation along with providing a strategic vision to the entire division across India.

He brings with him an exhaustive experience in the field of the construction industry at large. Retired CEO of Ready-mix Concrete and B2B business, Mujumdar has four decades of experience serving in this industry. From heading institutional sales to products, and innovation & development, he has demonstrated his intellect and expertise in navigating this dynamic industry with ease. With his command over the functioning and nature of the business, he has developed a promising roadmap for the organization along with his experienced team.

A great leader and an entrepreneur at heart, he truly excelled at ACC as the CEO of RMC business. He has acquired mastery over the landscape of this niche. Ensuring proper product strategy along with excellence in the development of business plans, he will oversee RMC, one of the most important businesses at Infra.Market.

Rohit Mathur is the President of Electricals at Infra.Market. He leads his team to achieve their goals by maximizing their potential and streamlining operations under his guidance.

Rohit has more than twenty years of experience and has proven to be a change and transformation agent with a strong sense of commitment and process orientation. With his outstanding leadership experience across different markets, he has become an expert in developing future growth strategies. He is passionate about keeping up-to-date with technological advancements, which enables him to drive innovative progress. As a strategic thinker, he can analyze market trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities for new products and to improve existing ones.

An expert in generating revenue and market share globally, he is a valuable addition to the organization. Having worked in reputed companies like USHA International, Videocon Industries, Whirlpool, Samsung India and more, he is a prized leader and a versatile communicator. He possesses a wealth of experience in the consumer-led field, allowing him to bring a deep understanding of the electricals market to his role.

Rohit's passion for promoting sustainability has earned him recognition from the Government of India for his work on energy efficiency. He holds an Executive Program certification from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia in the US, an MBA in Marketing from the Institute of Management Technology in Ghaziabad, and a B.Tech degree from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Silchar. In 2019, he was honored as a distinguished alumnus by NIT Silchar.

Shekhar Chandra Sati is the Chief Operating Officer of the Wood Vertical at Infra.Market. He is responsible for driving efficiency through robust and disciplined operational processes.

A trusted senior executive with over 26 years of experience in developing and managing teams to deliver exceptional commercial and operational results, Shekhar is passionate about defining the vision and executing the strategy to deliver value to all shareholders.

Shekhar joined Infra.Market from Greenpanel Industries Limited where he was the President, Sales & Marketing of MDF and Flooring. In roles spanning sales, marketing, business development, and strategy, he is highly experienced in driving operational excellence for the Building Materials, Construction, and Engineering industries, including Welspun Flooring, Simpolo Vitrified Ltd., Orient Bell Ltd., and Jaquar & Company Pvt. Ltd in past.

With an incredible mix of strategic thinking and credible operations, Shekhar supports the wood Vertical to deliver innovative and effective client solutions. He brings with him a proven track record in the Building Materials, Construction, and Engineering sectors, using his extensive experience to foster growth and sales for the MDF, Plywood, Laminate and other wood products, as well as enhance services for allied enterprises. His focus is on identifying opportunities to add value by increasing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Shekhar holds a Bachelor's degree in Science with a major in Chemistry, Botany & Zoology, and an MBA in Sales Distribution and Marketing Operations.

Pankaj Phadnis is the President of Retail at Infra.Market. Responsible for leading the organization's retail operations and business strategies, he delivers significant results, innovative services, and solutions.

Under his leadership, Infra.Market has explored new avenues and set remarkable benchmarks in retail sales and profitability. He has commercialized multiple innovative retail products and services that have been instrumental in driving business growth and expansion.

Bringing with him over 30 years of experience, Pankaj has led and supported business models to define growth, revenue, and profit across sectors. He has brought innovative concepts and engineering expertise into roles at ACC Cement, Jaypee Cement, and Dalmia Group. He is an experienced leader with success in driving new businesses across geographies and maneuvering seamless new product launches.

Pankaj leads the business at a national level by developing offerings and capabilities that transform into resilient and sustainable models. He focuses on driving the business forward through customer experience, product innovation, and industry impact.

Pankaj pursued B.Sc. followed by PGDMM from the Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Indore. He has done his PGD in International Business from Symbiosis International University. An avid sports follower, he is also an advocate of fitness and spirituality.

Abhijeet Jhawar is the Senior Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Strategy at Infra.Market, a con-tech solutions company that is rebuilding the future of construction through innovation and technology. He is responsible for shaping the brand strategy and delivering high-impact campaigns across platforms that advance Infra.Market's goal of success in a changing world.

Abhijeet plays a critical role in not only setting up the overall business functions but also working towards establishing as a market leader in the industry. With 20-plus years of rich experience in scaling businesses to profitability from scratch, he adds great value in helping build various functions at Infra.Market. Besides this, he also develops and executes marketing initiatives that differentiate the organization's services in the marketplace.

Prior to being associated with Infra.Market, Abhijeet has played exceptional roles in various well-reputed firms including Lybrate, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and Piramal Enterprise. With an in-depth understanding of building brands, he has extensive exposure in industries like healthcare, OTC, retail, and pharma. From leading teams of more than 500 personnel to heading P&L responsibilities, Abhijeet has truly demonstrated himself as a true market leader consistently practicing his entrepreneurial capabilities.

A visionary figure with superior command, he is sincere in his approach and leads by example.

Dinesh Bhatia is the Senior Vice President, Retail at Infra.Market. He acts as an advisor to effectively carry out and scale the Retail business in the Western region of India. A strategic leader who believes in a focused approach, he aptly implements plans and puts them into action.

A passionate business leader known for his ability to envision, he creates successful outcomes in complex situations with a tenacious commitment to driving sales, profit, and market share growth. He carries a rich expertise of about 25 years in P&L Management, Business Restructuring, and Operations across diverse sectors. His enthusiasm for driving sales, profitability, and market share growth is what sets him apart.

With a strong grasp of the operations and functioning of the business, he has played a crucial role in restructuring the business for Minimax. He has also contributed to transforming the underperforming venture into a profitable business by shifting the B2B model to channel sales for Forbes Technosys Limited. He has led strategic business initiatives focusing on Product and Vendor development, internationally as well.

An alumnus of IIM-A, he completed B.E. (Electrical) from M.B.M College of Engineering in Jodhpur. Presently an active tennis enthusiast, his keen interest in football in the past, led him to play at a State level for Rajasthan too.

Ramesh Raina is the President of Steel & Metals at Infra.Market. He is responsible for driving the organization's transformation program and spearheading the Steel & Metal department across India and globally.

Ramesh is an industry veteran with over four decades of experience and knowledge of the functioning and operations of the Steel industry. His profound industry knowledge of demand and supply dynamics has enabled him to transform organizations. Under his leadership, Infra.Market has executed successful and noteworthy projects for various established clients. Additionally, he oversees the organization's financing strategies, including operational structure and client relations.

Having a deep understanding of the demand-supply dynamics of the Steel & Metals sector, over the past years, he held leadership positions at Electrosteels, Jindal Steel & Power, and Issar, amongst other establishments. He drove sales and marketing of products on a global scale and has piloted the retail steel business transforming the growth chart. He has served at different capacities and worked extensively towards expanding and augmenting the business across North America for Essar and Africa for ISPAT industries.

Ramesh holds an Engineering degree from Punjab College of Engineering. He is a sports enthusiast and was regularly involved in extracurricular activities like cricket, table tennis, and chess during his school and college days.

Manish Porwal is the President of Finance at Infra.Market, overseeing the financial planning and policy matters for this construction tech firm.

With a strong experience working in the construction and infrastructure industry for two decades, he is a continuous learner with an ardent interest in understanding the business. He keeps himself updated, which served him while working with one of the Big 4 accounting firms, Ernst & Young.

An expert in handling litigation matters related to company law ,arbitration proceedings, audits & compliance, he is a strategist with leadership skills. Having catered to clients like Essar Steel Limited, UTI Mutual Fund & Go Air India Pvt. Ltd, he is also adept at managing investor relations.

Manish is an industry veteran with proven expertise in asset management, deployment and business development. He is leading the finance division at Infra.Marketto strengthen the market position of the organization with a clear focus on servicing clients across the spectrum. He is also leveraging his industry experience to expand relationships while collaborating with experts and acquiring new business opportunities.

Manish has done his Chartered Accountancy from the Indian Institute of Chartered Accounts of India and has done his further studies at IIM-Ahmedabad. He is an avid reader and enjoys traveling with his wife and family.

Manish Sharma is the Head of the Equiphunt at Infra.Market. He is responsible for the organization's commercial operations across the Equipment and Spares business, ensuring the organization's sustainable growth.

As a transformative leader, Manish has an exceptional track record of driving commercial success, building high-performing teams, and incubating breakthrough innovation. He is known for experimenting with new technologies in infrastructure and other construction works while acing the business dynamics of the equipment market. He enables unique strategies and growth while collaborating with key partners to identify inventive solutions for the business.

Manish is an innovative thinker and leader with 21 years of rich experience in infrastructure, real estate, and marine construction equipment. He has handled various allied verticals, including spares & services, equipment rentals, equipment logistics, and asset management (buying & selling) in India and the Middle East.

Manish has also worked at the leadership level in Plant & Machinery in various infrastructure projects.

Vikas Aggarwal is the Vice President of Strategic and Acquisitions at Infra.Market. He has over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction advisory services and has been advising businesses on their strategy and capital agendas to provide long-term value.

Vikas is an acquisition specialist with a demonstrated history of all aspects of the M&A transaction lifecycle, from deal strategy and diligence to post-close value creation. He oversees the organization's relationship with a critical portfolio with his client-centric team, aligned with deep expertise and technology to deliver data-driven insights. He has analytical skills and wide experience in investment banking in domestic and cross-border M&A for a variety of public and privately-owned clients. As the project leader, he has coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams and developed expertise in financial, tax, commercial, and legal expertise on deals.

Before his current role, Vikas was associated with Centrum India as a Director where he focused on providing growth and result-oriented services. He has also worked with Alpen Capital, Singhi Advisors, and I-Flex Solutions Ltd. He has provided end-to-end deal support services to large corporates and has also worked with several financial investors and private equity (PE) funds, supporting them on their pre-deal evaluations. In the recent past, he has worked on several large vendor due diligence engagements, that have resulted in successful fundraising or business sale transactions.

Vikas has completed MBA in Finance from IBS Hyderabad and has an MS degree in Banking from ICFAI University.

Kapil Gaur is the Assistant Vice President of Legal at Infra.Market, a con-tech solutions company that is transforming the construction ecosystem in India. In this role, he oversees all the legal functions & corporate and business operations including drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents.

Having more than 21 years of experience, he has been associated with some of the reputed firms including Ambuja Cements, Essar Steel, Asian Paints, amongst others. He brings a demonstrated experience in Contracts, Litigation, Arbitration, and Intellectual Property Rights.

With strategic thinking and analytical planning, Kapil is adept at conducting legal analysis and research on various legal matters and providing his valuable advice on legal issues. Having served in a corporate culture for over two decades, he is well-versed with the commercial laws. His expertise in managing the legal issues surrounding the corporations will ensure that Infra.Market stays compliant with the law while conducting various business.

Kapil is an L.L.M graduate from the university of Mumbai. When he is not decoding the complex lawsuits in his cabin, he is probably enjoying a good Tennis match with his family or lost in the beautiful composition of a Ghazal or busy playing flute. High in morals, he is also a firm believer of giving back to the society through all the learnings acquired over the years.

Niraj Bhatia is Senior Vice President, Operations at Infra.Market. He is responsible for overseeing the development, growth, and new product activities and processes across India and abroad.

Niraj works closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the cost proficiencies and develop best-in-class supply chain methodologies to drive and support significant organizational growth. He is a subject matter expert with leadership abilities in devising & implementing innovative strategies. It has resulted in the achievement of productivity goals and continued success in customer satisfaction along with key departments & strategic business units.

He carries 21+ years of experience in Project Planning, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Management. In the past, he has held leadership positions at Raheja's, Apeejay Surrendra, DB, and Soham Group. His acumen as a technocrat has been transforming projects into the most efficient and profitable businesses. He has also headed the corporate strategy and business development earlier and has been a key player in the inorganic growth of the SBU.

Niraj holds a Bachelor degree in Law and MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. He is also a member of the Indian Institute of Materials Management. He has been actively involved with Rotaract Club during his college days and has also published articles in B2B Magazine related to the construction industry.

Nanaiah Medura is the Regional Head - South at Infra.Market. He drives Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates, and other allied products for the retail business in South India.

Having more than two decades of wide experience as an Engineer, Nanaiahsteers the business plans proficiently with a deep understanding of the sector. He is an expert in Construction, Equipment, and Building Materials industry which enables him to seamlessly chart growth plans for the organization, keeping the end consumers in mind. He also played an instrumental role in imparting successful greenfield plants across South India along with recruiting and training people for various functions.

Nanaiah is a Mechanical Engineer and has worked for companies like Prism Johnson and RDC Concrete, amongst others. He has contributed to multiple functions of running commercial & captive RMC businesses. He has also navigated the P&L of eight commercial and three captive Ready-mix plants for a ten-year tenure.

Nanaiah has extensive expertise in managing the business in all the phases, from start-up and growth to challenging and stable.

Shashank Dangayach is the Vice President, Construction Machinery at Infra.Market, a con-tech solutions company that is transforming the construction ecosystem in India. He oversees the functioning of the Equipment segment across India for all the categories of equipment products & services.

Shashank is responsible for the performance as well as the development and execution of the long-term strategy in alignment with the organization's vision. He has worked on numerous new project introductions and has been a part of huge capital deployment for the organization. Additionally, he has been instrumental in creating new avenues while preparing comprehensive plans for achieving financial targets.

A serial entrepreneur, Shashank built equiphunt.com, one of India's leading Construction Equipment rental marketplace, later acquired by Infra.Market. As a founder, Shashank built an industry-experienced team and asset-light business operations from scratch to deliver a dominant rental Pan India firm operating across 10 states and serving over 50 clients. He carries a diverse range of experience in working and consulting for organizations including Indian Railways, Deutsche Bank, and Jindal Saw.

Shashank holds a BTech & MTech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay. He was the Marketing head for IITB's cultural festival Mood Indigo and Hostel football captain. He has also done techno-social projects with CTARA to solve the water supply problem in rural areas.

Raghunath K R is the Sales and Operations (South Zone II) at Infra.Market. He directs and leads the sales and execution of cementitious and allied products, including AAC Blocks and Ready-mix Plaster through the retail network.

Raghunath is a visionary business leader with over 22 years of experience leading and setting up various scalable businesses for Ready-mix Concrete and Aggregates as a P&L head in many markets across South India. He has worked across multiple functions, including Strategy, Projects, and Operations. He is primarily responsible for operations and growth of the cement and cementitious categories and the new ventures in Infra.Market.

Raghunath started his career as a procurement engineer with Sobha Ltd and has held leadership positions in Multinational RMC companies like Fletcher Pioneer, Fletcher Hanson, and Prism Johnson. He has led pathbreaking projects and expansion plans across tier 1 and tier 2 cities pan India. One of his most noteworthy contributions was to Infosys, where he established and ran a successful Captive Plants business model with his team. Being a cluster head, he was responsible for a turnover of INR 150 Cr per annum. Raghunath also worked with the Ministry of Mines & Geology and Govt of Karnataka for various projects.

Raghunath is an alumnus of Mysore University in Industrial & Production Engineering with extensive expertise in the heavy building & materials industry.

Sumit Pamecha is the Vice President of Corporate Finance at Infra.Market. He is leading a significant transformation journey to enhance organizational effectiveness with high business impact.

Sumit has led significant growth of the Corporate Finance practice by building industry-focused teams and creating expertise in accounts, credit control, legal, and secretarial functions. He has exposure to project financing, financial modeling, restructuring, working capital assessment, and deal negotiation. His strong transaction expertise in technology, retail, and B2B sector has further directed Infra.Market's industrial sector capabilities.

Having more than 10 years of experience, Sumit has handled projects worth over INR 250 Bn in the last 10 years while working with leading infrastructure players and investment banking firms. In the past, he was associated with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited and SBI Capital Markets Limited. He brings exposure to various project advisory and structured finance mandates of leading projects across the country

A team player by spirit and sportsman by heart, Sumit has a keen interest in cricket and badminton. He is a Chartered Account & Company Secretary by qualification

Atul Sanghvi is the Chief Operating Officer of Tiles, Bath Fittings & Sanitaryware at Infra.Market. Drawing from close to four decades of experience in the construction material industry, an unwavering commitment to transforming raw materials into exquisite and enduring pieces has driven his career to new heights.

A forward-thinking leader, Atul has consistently achieved outstanding results throughout his illustrious career. His impactful contributions extend across renowned organizations including CERA Sanitaryware, ASTRAL ltd (Bathware division), and Grasim (Cement). Reflecting a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and relentless pursuit of excellence, his expertise encompasses project planning, implementation, strategic planning, and organizational development. As a leader, Atul has demonstrated a forward-thinking approach, introducing innovative strategies and driving transformative initiatives. His multifaceted skill set not only reflects his proficiency in the technical aspects of the industry but also highlights his strategic vision for achieving sustained success.

An MBA graduate by education, Atul's leadership is characterized by a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, where every project is a testament to the pursuit of perfection. His dedication to continuous improvement and his ability to navigate complex challenges make him a driving force in the industry.