Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group), a diversified infrastructure- and engineering-led conglomerate, has announced the appointment of Manoj Deorukhkar as its Chief Information Officer (CIO). This move marks a key step in the Group’s ambition to accelerate its digital and IT transformation across its global operations.
SP Group operates across construction, real estate, infrastructure, energy and more, and faces growing demands to enhance efficiency, data-driven decision making and global scale IT systems. In recent years, digital transformation has become a strategic imperative for infrastructure players seeking productivity, agility and competitive edge.
Operational Details
Manoj Deorukhkar joins SP Group with extensive experience in IT leadership, spanning enterprise engineering and project-led sectors. Prior to this role, he served as CIO at services/engineering firms including Sterling & Wilson.In his new role at SP Group, he will lead the technology roadmap, drive implementation of next-generation digital platforms, modernise IT infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity posture and promote data-driven culture across the organisation.
Strategic Significance
The appointment signals SP Group’s intent to treat IT & digital as central enablers—not just support functions. With Deorukhkar at the helm, the company is likely to embrace cloud-native capabilities, advanced analytics, IoT/Industry 4.0 in its construction and engineering ecosystem, and standardise global IT operations. This move may also support sustainability goals, real-time project controls and operational cost optimisation.
Economic Impact
By strengthening its digital backbone, SP Group can improve project delivery speed, reduce cost overruns, increase margin visibility and deliver better returns to stakeholders. Improved IT systems can also unlock new business models—such as digital twin, predictive maintenance of assets and smart infrastructure services—which may open fresh revenue streams.
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