Diligence rewarded

Small beginnings yield great endings. A case in point is K Venkataramanan, L&T’s newly appointed Managing Director and CEO with effect from April 1, 2012. Earlier Whole-time Director and President-Hydrocarbon Business. Venkatramanan joined L&T as a graduate trainee engineer in 1969 and rapidly rose to senior positions. In his new role, he will be responsible for the day-to-day businesses of the company. In his 42 years of service with L&T, Venkataramanan has spearheaded the company’s foray in the world of E&C and strengthened every aspect of the EPC value chain transforming L&T to one of the respected names in the global EPC fraternity. He has also played a key role in L&T’s power business initiative through EPC jobs in gas- and coal-based power plants in India and abroad. Venkataramanan has also been conferred various accolades and recognitions both nationally and internationally.