Umiya Buildcon Expands Leadership Team with CEO Elevation and Appointment of Vice President – Strategy

Group Captain C.S. Krishnadas (Retd), former Chief Operating Officer, elevated to Chief Executive Officer to strengthen operational scale and future ready infrastructure

Khushali Mehta appointed Vice President – Strategy to drive customer centric growth, digital adoption and inclusive innovation

National, September 02, 2025: Umiya Buildcon Limited (BSE: 532376 | NSE: UMIYA-MRO and formerly MRO-TEK Realty Limited), a publicly listed dual-sector company, announced two senior leadership appointments at its Board meeting held on September 1, 2025. Group Captain C.S. Krishnadas (Retd), formerly Chief Operating Officer, has been elevated to the position of Chief Executive Officer and Ms. Khushali Mehta, daughter of Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Aniruddha Bhanuprasad Mehta, has been appointed Vice President – Strategy.

Group Captain Krishnadas (Retd.) brings close to three decades of experience across telecommunications, defence procurement, satellite communication, electronics manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. A veteran of the Indian Air Force, he is recognised for integrating military-grade systems engineering with business transformation.

As Chief Operating Officer at Umiya Buildcon, he played a pivotal role in scaling operations, strengthening the technology backbone, and enhancing programme delivery. He has deep expertise in IP/MPLS networks, tactical communication systems, and program management, with a proven track record of leading P&L-focused business units and building future ready technology platforms.

Group Captain C.S. Krishnadas (Retd), Chief Executive Officer, Umiya Buildcon Limited, said: “Umiya Buildcon is at a pivotal stage in its journey. The company has built a strong foundation across telecom and real estate, and the task ahead is to scale both verticals with discipline and efficiency. Focus will be on strengthening operations, deepening our technology capabilities in areas such as networking & infrastructure, and ensuring our platforms are future ready. By combining technical depth with execution strength, we aim to deliver sustainable value while contributing to National priorities such as Make in India and digital infrastructure development.”

Khushali is an experienced management consultant specialising in customer centric strategies and solutions. She spent six years with Accenture in London, where she worked on channel shift, digital adoption, and customer retention, while designing inclusive and accessible experiences. She has led multi-stream agile projects, managed complex stakeholder programmes, and built lasting client relationships.

Her work has been recognised with awards both internally and at the client side, including the Accenture 360 Award for Outstanding Client Contribution. She is also passionate about people development and has been a consistent advocate of inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Khushali holds a BSc in Economics and Business Management from the University of Warwick.

Ms. Khushali Mehta, Vice President – Strategy, Umiya Buildcon Limited, said, “At Umiya Buildcon, my focus will be on strengthening customer engagement, advancing digital adoption, and ensuring that inclusivity and accessibility remain central to the way we grow. I am delighted to contribute to building a future-ready organisation with strong values and a clear vision for sustainable growth.”

These appointments strengthen Umiya Buildcon’s leadership capacity and align with its long-term dual-sector strategy. With experienced operational expertise and global consulting perspective at the leadership table, the company is positioned to scale its telecom and networking operations, expand its real estate portfolio, and deliver capital-efficient, sustainable value for stakeholders.