Jabraj Singh is a senior EPC and infrastructure leader with over 22 years of experience across the Middle East, Africa, and India. He is widely recognised for his expertise in regional P&L leadership, large-scale power transmission and distribution projects, and building profitable infrastructure businesses in complex regulatory and stakeholder environments. His career spans leadership roles in some of India’s and the world’s most respected infrastructure organisations, where he has consistently delivered execution excellence, financial discipline, and sustainable growth.
Professional Overview
With deep experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Jabraj Singh has led multi-country operations and managed P&L portfolios exceeding USD 300 million. His work spans Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission lines, substations, renewable energy, and urban infrastructure projects. He is trusted by government utilities, sovereign entities, private developers, and financial institutions for execution certainty, risk governance, and long-term value creation.
Current Role
Vice President – T&D International (Middle East)
Jabraj Singh currently serves as Vice President – Transmission & Distribution (International) for the Middle East at KEC International Limited, the flagship infrastructure company of RPG Enterprises. In this role, he carries full CEO-like accountability for regional strategy, contracts, execution, governance, and profitability.
He leads a USD 500 million order backlog with an annual revenue plan of approximately USD 350 million, overseeing large EPC transmission projects across the UAE. His responsibilities include strategic planning, commercial decision-making, stakeholder management, and end-to-end project delivery while ensuring strong financial performance and sustainable growth.
Previous Leadership Roles
Vice President & Profit Centre Head – North India (T&D)
KEC International Limited | November 2023 – September 2025
- Led a USD 300 million P&L business with full commercial and operational accountability
- Improved productivity through mechanisation, digital planning, and execution excellence
- Built senior-level relationships with Powergrid, Adani, Sterlite, and state utilities
- Strengthened vendor ecosystems and strategic partnerships for complex EPC delivery
Head – Power Transmission & Distribution (International)
Sterling & Wilson | May 2023 – October 2023
- Owned a USD 75 million international EPC business
- Led order acquisition, execution, and profitability across Africa, SAARC, and the Middle East
- Worked closely with international consultants, utilities, and financial institutions
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Regional Head – Power Transmission & Distribution, Southern Africa | July 2021 – April 2023
- Led regional P&L across 10 African countries with USD 110 million annual revenues
- Delivered L&T’s first Solar EPC project in Africa, opening a renewable growth vertical
- Acted as the regional face of the organisation with utilities and government bodies
Cluster Operations Head – North & West India | September 2017 – June 2021
- Oversaw 25+ EPC projects across power distribution, rail, and metro infrastructure
- Managed USD 150 million in revenues with strong margin and cash discipline
Project Director – National Power Distribution Programs | August 2013 – September 2017
- Delivered one of India’s largest urban power distribution projects
- Managed high-risk brownfield execution with over 8 million safe man-hours
AGM – Strategic Planning (Corporate) | July 2011 – July 2013
- Developed corporate strategy for a USD 2 billion EPC enterprise
- Led market entry strategies for North America and ASEAN
- Founder-leader for the wind power business, securing the first USD 15 million order
Manager – Corporate Strategy & Business Development
Tata Projects Limited | November 2007 – June 2011
- Led corporate strategy, portfolio analysis, and market intelligence
- Managed brand and marketing investments of INR 100 crore
- Served as a Certified TBEM Gold External Assessor across Tata Group companies
Key Strategic Achievements
- Commissioned 560 km of 765 kV transmission lines, recognised by Government Utility (Powergrid)
- Delivered a greenfield 765 kV substation from award to commissioning in just eight months
- Scaled EPC operations across 10 African countries
- Secured the first Solar EPC project in Africa for Larsen & Toubro
- Built multiple profit centres delivering sustained margins across geographies
Leadership Style
Jabraj Singh is known for his structured leadership style, strong commercial acumen, and ability to align strategic intent with operational execution. He places a strong emphasis on disciplined growth, financial accountability, and risk governance while building high-performing teams. His leadership philosophy focuses on long-term infrastructure development that balances stakeholder value, safety, and sustainability.
Education
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM), IMT Ghaziabad
- B.Tech in Textile Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- Global Leadership Program, Michigan Ross School of Business
Recognition and Distinctions
- Identified as Top Talent at Larsen & Toubro
- Young Manager of the Year Nominee – Hyderabad Management Association
- Commendation from Mr. Ratan Tata for leadership contribution to TBEM initiatives
Personal Profile
With a career spanning over two decades across multiple continents, Jabraj Singh represents a new generation of Indian-origin global infrastructure leaders. His work continues to contribute to the development of resilient power and infrastructure systems across emerging and developed markets alike.
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