Tittle : Senior Consultant Nationality: Indian Base: Middle East (Saudi Arabia / Qatar) Language: English, Hindi, Arabic and Malayalam Qualification: B.E. Civil Engineering | PMP (Project Management Professional) | FIE (Fellow, Institution of Engineers) About John Panikulam John Panikulam is a highly accomplished Senior Contracts Manager with over two decades of progressive experience in contracts management, procurement, claims, and commercial administration across major infrastructure, real estate, and energy projects in the Middle East. Currently serving at Bechtel Corporation as Senior Contracts Manager for the NEOM Regional Infrastructure Project in Saudi Arabia — one of the world's most ambitious development programmes — John leads the full commercial and contractual management of highways and roads packages under Bechtel's Executive Program Manager (EPM) mandate. His career spans landmark projects including NEOM Spine Infrastructure, Hamad Port in Qatar, Qatar Foundation, and major real estate developments, giving him deep expertise in FIDIC-based contracts, claims analysis, variation management, dispute resolution, and contract closeout across Construction, Consultancy, and Equipment procurement. Specialization • Contracts administration & commercial management — large-scale infrastructure and construction projects • Claims management — variations, extension of time (EOT), prolongation, acceleration, and disruption • Procurement & tendering — ITT management, pre-qualification, bid evaluation, contract award • Dispute resolution — preparation of determination recommendations and dispute reports • Contract closeout — final accounts, BOQ reconciliation, TOC and SCC preparation • Risk management — identification, mitigation, and contractual risk response • FIDIC contract expertise — Red, Yellow, and Silver Books • Systems — Unifier, SAP, Oracle EPM/ERP, SharePoint Business Experience: Bechtel Corporation | Senior Contracts Manager — NEOM Regional Infrastructure Period: January 2024 – December 2025 (2 years) | Tabuk / Sharma, Saudi Arabia • Senior Contracts Manager for NEOM Regional Infrastructure Project (Highways & Roads division), reporting to Lead Senior Contracts Manager under Bechtel's EPM mandate. • Administration and management of contracts for assigned highways and roads packages across NEOM's backbone infrastructure programme. • Managed all commercial issues including Payment Applications, Progress Statements, Recommendations for Payment, and payment processing in Unifier/SAP. • Analysed merit of claims for Variations and Extension of Time; prepared Letter of Recommendations (LOR), Variation Order Approval Forms (VOAF), and concluded Variation Orders. • Led contract closeout including variation conclusions, BOQ reconciliation, EOT claims, Taking Over Certificates (TOC) and Services Completion Certificates (SCC). • Prepared Determination Recommendations and dispute recommendation reports. • Previously managed NEOM Spine Infrastructure Project (170 KM corridor including High-Speed Rail, Mountain Running Tunnels, Mass Excavation, Highways, Flyovers, and Pipeline works). Hill International, Inc. | Contract Manager Period: July 2021 – December 2023 (2 years 6 months) | Doha, Qatar • Ensured implementation and maintenance of all contract document requirements throughout the contract lifecycle. • Reviewed contractual notices and claims; provided contractual advice to Engineering and Administration teams. • Facilitated preparation of contract changes, variation orders, engineer's instructions, and claim logs. • Ensured all warranties, bonds, insurances and guarantees were in place and maintained per contract requirements. • Prepared monthly progress reports and recommendations for release of retention and bonds. • Coordinated with client representatives, PMC, and contractors on all contractual matters. Hamad Port Project Steering Committee (via SPIE Oil & Gas Services) | Contracts Manager / Contracts Specialist Period: November 2015 – February 2020 (4 years 4 months) | Mesaieed, Doha, Qatar • Managed procurement for Construction, Consultancy, and Equipment packages covering Channel Deepening, Reclamation, Dredging, Marine Construction, Quay Walls, Terminal Buildings, Security Systems, Master System Integration, Data Centres, and Port Equipment. • Prepared tender documents (ITT), managed tendering process, pre-qualification, bid evaluation, and contract award. • Administered contracts including payments, change control, and contractual correspondence. • Defended claims for Variations, EOT, Prolongation, Acceleration, and Disruption. • Led negotiation and closeout of final accounts; supported legal team for litigation matters. • Utilised Oracle EPM for contract and procurement management. Qatar Foundation | Services Contracts Coordinator Period: December 2013 – September 2015 (1 year 10 months) | Doha, Qatar • Prepared ITT documents for construction works and consultancy services; managed complete tendering process from strategy to award. • Guided end-users on scope of work, bid evaluation criteria, cost estimation, and pre-qualification. • Conducted commercial evaluations using sensitivity analysis and life-cycle costing; participated in negotiations and issued Letters of Award. • Monitored contract execution, administered bonds and performance guarantees, and recommended stage payments. • Utilised Oracle ERP for contracts and procurement management. Towers Real Estate Services | Sr. Contracts Manager Period: January 2009 – July 2013 (4 years 7 months) | Doha, Qatar • Established and maintained procurement policies and procedures; managed full Plan-Conduct-Administer-Close procurement cycle. • Managed tendering, selection, and award for designers, consultants, and contractors; conducted technical and commercial evaluations. • Prepared contract agreements, managed variations, cost and time impact settlements, and claims resolution. • Reviewed design consultant outputs for completeness; led cost estimation, budget preparation, and cost control. • Supported integrated change control, risk management, and provided full client representation for select projects. Qatar Real Estate Investments Company (Alaqaria) | Contracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor Period: December 2001 – December 2008 (7 years 1 month) | Doha, Qatar • Contracts Manager (2007–2008): Led Contract Department managing 5 Senior Quantity Surveyors; oversaw all pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying and procurement. • Drafted MOUs and MOAs with major entities including Qatar Petroleum, Ministry of Interior, Mowasalat, and Ministry of Health. • Managed variations, cost and time impacts, claims resolution, and tendering process end-to-end. • Set annual KPIs for the contracts section; evaluated and mentored team members. • Senior Quantity Surveyor (2001–2006): Handled all Alaqaria projects independently — contract documentation, administration, tender management, and review and recommendation on contractor claims and valuations. Amcon Industrial Services | Quantity Surveyor / Planning Engineer Period: June 2001 – December 2001 (7 months) | Doha, Qatar • Managed quantity take-offs, monthly invoicing, and variation/claim initiation for specialist coating works (Steel Pipelines and Structures) at Dukhan Field Gas Lift Project (CCIC/SnamProgetti/QGPC). • Prepared and updated construction programmes; supported tender department in quantification and pricing.

Name : Koshy Thomas Tittle : Senior Consultant Nationality : Indian Base : UAE Language : English, Malayalam and Hindi About Koshy Thomas UAE-based specialist with extensive experience delivering complex, multi-million dollar projects across the Middle East. Combining deep expertise in project execution, technology integration, and operational strategy, Koshy has successfully led transformative solutions for international and regional organizations across technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. Specialization: - Project management - Multi-million dollar project delivery - Technology implementation- Advanced systems deployment - IoT & GPS / RFID - Smart tracking solutions - Operational strategy - Market expansion & governance Business Experience: - Led and delivered multi-million dollar projects for international and regional organisations across the Middle East. - Pioneered GPS and RFID-based student monitoring and safety solutions for leading UAE - educational institutions — enhancing student safety, transportation visibility, and institutional efficiency. - Delivered advanced technology integration and operational capabilities for diverse sectors including technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure. - Serves as Member of the Board of Advisors at ATIC Data Systems Pvt. Ltd. — guiding strategic growth, regional partnerships, and innovative technology deployment in emerging markets.

Tittle: Senior Consultant Nationality: Indian Language: English, Hindi Qualification: Engineering Graduate | Supply Chain & Logistics Management About Pramod Srivastava is a seasoned Supply Chain and Logistics professional with over 23 years of experience spanning terminal operations, road transport management, warehouse management, distribution network design, and large-scale business transformation projects across the energy and lubricants sector. Currently serving as Terminal Operations & Road Transport Lead — India at Shell India Markets, Pramod brings deep operational expertise in managing end-to-end distribution operations across South and West India — ensuring retail site availability, optimising transport networks, and driving OTIF delivery performance across a complex multi-terminal, multi-contractor operating environment. Having spent nearly 19 years at Shell India Markets and 5 years at Castrol in Planning & Logistics, Pramod has built an outstanding track record of leading high-impact business transformation programmes — most notably serving as Distribution Streamline Lead for Shell India's landmark SAP implementation and global scheduling system rollout — a project recognised as one of the most significant business transformations in the organisation's India operations history. A strong people leader, Pramod is known for his ability to motivate and coach diverse teams, build high-performance talent pools, and deliver results through others — combining a sharp analytical and commercial mindset with the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively across functions, geographies, and leadership levels both in-country and globally. Specialisation End-to-end supply chain and logistics operations management Terminal operations and road transport management — all India Distribution network design, planning, and optimisation Warehouse management and inventory process design OTIF delivery management and VMI scheduling Road transport HSSE and operational safety management SAP implementation and distribution module upgrade leadership Global scheduling software implementation — CROSS platform Contractor and haulier management and contract negotiation Business transformation and large-scale project delivery Team leadership, talent development, and performance coaching Domestic and import logistics planning and customer service Career Highlights Led Distribution Operations for South and West India at Shell — responsible for servicing retail sites without stock-outs across a multi-terminal, multi-contractor network Managed Road Transport operations all-India — overseeing 4 dedicated haulier contractors and responsible for Operational HSSE and RT-HSE compliance Served as Distribution Streamline Lead — spearheading one of Shell India's most significant business transformation projects involving end-to-end process redesign and SAP implementation Successfully implemented CROSS — Shell's Global Scheduling Software — in India, recognised as one of the smoothest global rollouts of the programme Created end-to-end process maps for all distribution functions — interfacing with multiple business functions and global leadership teams throughout delivery Led contract negotiations for Terminal Operations and Road Transport contracts in 2013 — closed with commercially favourable outcomes for the business Managed a team of 8 — 4 direct and 4 indirect reportees — across a complex operational environment requiring strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration Professional Experience Shell India Markets Pvt Ltd — Bengaluru Terminal Operations & Road Transport Lead — India July 2007 — Present | 18+ Years Castrol Planning & Logistics 2002 — 2007 | 5 Years Leadership & Recognition Led one of Shell India's largest and most complex business transformation programmes — SAP and distribution streamline implementation Recognised for delivering CROSS global scheduling software implementation in India — acknowledged as one of the smoothest in-country rollouts globally Consistently recognised for leadership in HSSE compliance and road transport safety management Built and developed high-performance distribution and logistics teams across South and West India operations

Tittle : Senior Consultant Nationality : Indian Language : English, Malayalam,Kannada and Hindi Qualification : B.Sc. and MBA Specialization : 31 years of hands-on experience in the electrical and home automation industry across Kerala and Karnataka. -

Tittle : Senior Consultant Nationality : Indian Language : English, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi Qualification : M.B.A. | D.B.A. | B.A. | Dip. F.D. Fashion Design Consultant | Patternmaking Specialist | Apparel Industry Trainer Specialization : Patternmaking — Menswear & Womenswear Apparel Design & Product Development Draping & Garment Construction Fashion Technology & Production Management Costume Design for Film & Media Skill Development & Training Programme Design Export House Consulting & Executive Training Handloom Product Development & Consulting Business Experience Ravichandran has worked extensively in the Apparel and Fashion Industry for over two decades, designing garments for the Kannada Film Industry and consulting for leading export houses, including Shahi and Manpho. He has served as a Product Consultant for several Handloom Corporations, providing strategic and design inputs to improve product range, quality, and market positioning. He has conceptualized and delivered Entrepreneurial Development Programmes and Skill Development Programmes for Women's Organisations, empowering grassroots entrepreneurs with practical fashion and production skills.