This Position leads the organization in setting its Strategic Direction and preparing strategic Business Plan & AOP, along with monitoring of the same and tracking the performance of the competitive Airport in vicinity. It interacts with External Stakeholders including GoG/GoI agencies, potential investor/tenants to pursue key business imperatives, policy advocacy and anchoring strategic discussions.
Being independent of the department mindset/bias, it acts as a strong catalyst (as contributor & integrator) working closely across functions to ensure that key strategic initiatives are implemented, as planned.
The Position also performs a variety of ‘CEO Office’ Roles in addition to directly contributing in select strategic initiatives viz. related to Regulatory/Tariff determination, Divestments, Airport City development, etc.
CEO - GGIAL --> Head - SPG & CEO Office
Accountabilities Performance Indicators Co-develop Strategic Direction & Prepare Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Track macro-economic and industry developments/trends including peer response.
Track performance of directly competitive Airport in the vicinity.
Prepare and release a set of MIS to Internal & External Stakeholders.
Release monthly /quarterly/yearly reports to GoG in compliance to Concession Agreement.
Set agenda and Conduct Business Steering Committee Meetings (SCM) on focus areas. Monthly release of all MIS
Monthly performance of Competitive Airport
No. of SCM reviews conducted.
% of Action Points closed
% Compliance to Concession Agreement for report sharing Anchor key initiatives
Support the User Consultation & Tariff filing process end-to-end including preparation of Project Info. File and conduct consultative workshops involving all External Stakeholders.
Provide strategic inputs including data & research to CEO, CFO and Legal head to effectively manage the interactions and submissions to the Regulator and Ministry. •
Successful User Consultation process
Securing favorable orders from Regulator
Quality and accuracy of tariff application CEO Office Accountabilities
Overall responsibility towards day-to-day functioning and administration of CEO’s Office including all internal/external communications, approvals processes and business reviews
Review and validate the following:
Key agreements/MoU, key aero and non-aero commercial proposals
Key submissions to Ministry viz. Regulatory letters, Master Plan
All press/media releases, content for magazines, Award applications etc. Timely inputs to CEO
Level of accuracy
Quality of output in terms of relevance/ rigor
Management Consultants / Transaction Advisors: for assessing need, explaining project, on-boarding, addressing queries, having management discussions
Concessionaires/partners/vendors: for activities related to strategic initiatives of SPG e.g. IT automation/ application development, new passenger services
Govt. of Goa & Independent Engineer: Techno commercial obligations w.r.t. Concession Agreement.
Industry bodies (ACI, APAO, CII, State Associations): Single point contact for the business, representing business for meetings, giving presentation in conferences and stakeholder events
Ministries (GoI): MoCA, MHA: Interact on regular basis ensuring accuracy of data/business insights as required
Senior Leadership Team of GGIAL
Outside the Business but within GMR Group, need to interact significantly on a daily basis with Offices of GCM/BCMs/CXOs/CSPD/BDs team to provide business performance data/updates and with Corporate Relations/Corporate Communications to work on issues having interface with Government and Media.
The Role also interacts with PMC teams for tracking and ensuring closure of expansion Projects
One of the key accountabilities of the role requiring regular interactions with Finance team is to facilitate tariff filing and strategic discussions with investors
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including substantial experience in financial modelling and valuation
Ability to develop formal and informal relationships to leverage existing teams and workflow and gain focus on new areas of emphasis
Should have vision, strategic capabilities and a long-term focus including business acumen and target- and result oriented approach
B.E. + MBA
Around 13-15 years of relevant experience in Infrastructure project management, project development, project advisory, project financing, advice on policy matters, commercial & regulatory aspects with exposure in Marketing & Business Development
GMR Group is a leading Indian infrastructure conglomerate with a diversified presence across Airports, Energy, Transportation, Urban Infrastructure, and Sports. With over two decades of experience, the Group has built world-class assets and pioneered innovations in sustainable infrastructure development.
GMR Airports Limited (GAL), the Group’s airport arm, is a leading global airport platform company with extensive experience in designing, constructing, and operating world-class, sustainable airports. Operating under the brand name “GMR AERO”, GAL offers pioneering aviation solutions in retail, aero services, and real estate. In 2020, Groupe ADP joined as a strategic partner and is now a co-promoter in GAL, strengthening its global reach and expertise.
As Asia’s largest private airport operator and the second-largest globally, GAL operates key airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, and Medan (Indonesia), while developing greenfield projects in Bhogapuram (India) and Crete (Greece). It also provides integrated aviation services, including MRO, cargo, digital innovation through GMR Innovex, and aviation training through GMR Aero Academy.
In the energy and infrastructure space, GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GPUIL) leads with a diverse portfolio in clean and renewable energy, smart metering, EV infrastructure, and surface transport projects, backed by strong engineering and EPC capabilities.
Under GMR Sports, the Group promotes talent and drives fan engagement through its ownership of iconic teams like Delhi Capitals (IPL), UP Yoddhas (Pro Kabaddi), and international franchises including Dubai Capitals, Seattle Orcas, and more.
Committed to inclusive growth, the Group’s CSR arm, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, works across education, skill development, and healthcare, positively impacting communities across its areas of operation.
