C.S. Krishnadas Named CEO, Khushali Mehta VP - Strategy at Umiya Buildcon
- C.S. Krishnadas promoted to CEO of Umiya Buildcon, bringing 30 years of telecom and defence expertise.
- Khushali Mehta appointed VP – Strategy, focusing on customer engagement, digital adoption, and inclusive growth.
- Leadership strengthens growth: Moves aim to scale telecom and real estate operations and deliver sustainable stakeholder value.
Umiya Buildcon Limited (BSE: 532376 | NSE: UMIYA-MRO), 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 promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Ms. Khushali Mehta, daughter of Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Aniruddha Bhanuprasad Mehta, has been appointed Vice President – Strategy.
Group Captain Krishnadas (Retd.) brings nearly 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 combining military-grade systems engineering with business transformation.
As COO at Umiya Buildcon, he played a key role in scaling operations, strengthening the technology backbone, and improving programme delivery. He has 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.
Speaking on his new role, Group Captain Krishnadas said, “Umiya Buildcon is at a pivotal stage in its journey. The company has built a strong foundation across telecom and real estate, and our focus now is to scale both verticals with discipline and efficiency. We aim to strengthen operations, enhance our technology capabilities in networking and infrastructure, and ensure our platforms are future ready. By combining technical depth with execution strength, we aim to deliver sustainable value while supporting National priorities such as Make in India and digital infrastructure development”.
Khushali Mehta is an experienced management consultant specialising in customer-centric strategies and solutions. She spent six years at Accenture in London, working on digital adoption, channel shift, and customer retention while designing inclusive and accessible experiences. She has led multi-stream agile projects, managed complex stakeholder programmes, and built strong client relationships. Her work has been recognised with several awards, including the Accenture 360 Award for Outstanding Client Contribution. She holds a BSc in Economics and Business Management from the University of Warwick.
On her new role, Ms. Khushali Mehta said, “At Umiya Buildcon, I will focus on strengthening customer engagement, advancing digital adoption, and ensuring inclusivity and accessibility remain central to our growth. 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 and align with its long-term dual-sector strategy. With experienced operational expertise and a global consulting perspective at the leadership table, the company is well-positioned to scale its telecom and networking operations, expand its real estate portfolio, and deliver capital-efficient, sustainable value to its stakeholders.
