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Egis appoints Regional Director for Nuclear

Egis appoints Regional Director for Nuclear

Trade Arabia13-05-2025
Egis, a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, has appointed Ashutosh Mishra as Regional Director for Nuclear, a key leadership role that reflects the company's growing commitment to supporting national energy strategies and sustainable development goals across the region.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors — including more than a decade working within the Middle East — Mishra brings a strong track record in leading complex projects, building high-performing teams, and delivering tangible results.
He has led major initiatives focused on policy advisory, project execution, and capacity building. His collaborative leadership style and strategic outlook have enabled him to guide projects that balance environmental objectives with commercial and operational realities.
With Mishra leading its nuclear practice, Egis strengthens its position as a trusted partner to governments and private sector clients navigating the complexities of the energy transition—helping them align infrastructure investments with decarbonisation targets, economic diversification, and global competitiveness, the company said.
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