Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Pankaj Bhagat as Managing Director. In this role, Bhagat will spearhead its infrastructure & capital projects INFRA sector expertise/capabilities expansion in India. 

Mr. Bhagat specializes 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.

Before joining A&M, Bhagat spent over 12 years with Accenture Strategy & Consulting in India, most recently serving as Managing Director. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Nagpur University, a post graduate qualification in general management from IIM Kozhikode and a post graduate qualification in artificial intelligence from McCombs School of Business, University of Texas.

“Pankaj’s hire expands our INFRA global reach and enhances our ability to advise clients across the project life cycle, from the strategic investment decision-making stage, through optimisation and structure design, procurement strategy, execution, and performance oversight for transitioning operations,” said Marcos Ganut, Managing Director and Global Head of the firm’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice.