Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 2025 – PESCO Holding, a diversified engineering and industrial conglomerate operating across Power, Contracting, Fabrication, Offshore Services, and Technical Resources, has appointed Ajay Pratap Singh as its new Chief Growth Officer. In his new role, Ajay will lead key functions including Business Strategy, Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Expansion, Investment, and Risk, driving PESCO’s continued growth and strategic presence across the GCC, African, and North American markets.
With over two decades of leadership experience in the engineering, EPC, and energy sectors, Ajay brings a wealth of expertise from industry leaders such as Praj Industries, Tata Consulting Engineers Limited, GOL Offshore, Walchandnagar Industries Limited, and Lahmeyer International (TRACTEBEL). His appointment marks a strategic step in reinforcing PESCO’s global expansion and its commitment to excellence across integrated EPC domains.
Ajay Pratap Singh joins PESCO Holding following a distinguished career marked by strategic growth leadership and global business acumen.
Before his appointment, Ajay served as Vice President and Business Head at Praj Industries, a leading process solutions company specializing in bioenergy, high-purity water, and sustainable engineering. There, he led growth initiatives across global markets, aligning business strategy with sustainability-driven innovation and operational excellence.
Prior to that, he spent nearly eleven years with Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE), where he held multiple leadership roles including Head of Sales for Advanced Facilities, Green Chemicals, and Hydrocarbons, and General Manager – Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). During this tenure, Ajay spearheaded major business development projects across Africa, successfully leading multi-billion-dollar EPC contracts and securing strategic partnerships with clients such as Indorama, Dangote, and Zuma Energy. His efforts revitalized TCE’s regional business operations and significantly increased profitability from Africa and the Middle East.
Earlier, Ajay held senior roles at GOL Offshore Limited, where he was Senior Manager – Business Development (ES/Projects). He played a pivotal role in securing landmark contracts with ONGC, including the company’s largest-ever order valued at USD 120 million. He also forged strategic alliances with global EPC partners from Korea, Norway, and Indonesia, strengthening the company’s offshore project portfolio.
Before his offshore industry tenure, Ajay served as Chief Manager – Business Development & Projects at Walchandnagar Industries Limited, leading international bids and successfully executing large-scale power and ethanol projects, including a 20 MW cogeneration plant for HPCL. His early career included a leadership stint at Lahmeyer International (TRACTEBEL) as Business Development Manager, where he achieved record contract acquisition performance, and an earlier tenure at Praj Industries, where he drove the company’s expansion into the African market.
About PESCO Holding
Founded in 2004, PESCO Holding has established itself as a trusted partner for complex engineering, construction, and fabrication projects across the GCC and Africa. The company’s operations span Oil & Gas, Power, Substations, Transmission Lines, Electromechanical EPC contracting, and Offshore Services.
With 800+ professionals, a 65,000 m² fabrication facility, and construction equipment valued at over USD 50 million, PESCO stands as a fully integrated EPC powerhouse. Its fabrication units hold prestigious certifications including ASME U, PP, NA, NPT, S & R, and are ADNOC and TAQA approved.
Driven by a vision to build trust and empower progress, PESCO’s leadership team continues to expand the company’s global footprint through strategic alliances and investments that reflect its unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
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