Abhinandan Sethi is chief operating officer at SPML Infra Limited, a leading infrastructure company at the forefront of India’s development journey. With a legacy deeply rooted in ethical business, he has been instrumental in scaling operations, driving innovation and delivering large-scale projects in the water, energy and sanitation sectors.
With a firm belief that infrastructure is not just about engineering but also enabling lives, Sethi combines technical acumen with a strategic, people-centric approach. Under his leadership, SPML Infra has played a key role in executing flagship government initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission. His focus has been on execution excellence, financial discipline and measurable impact, ensuring that projects are not only completed on time and within budget, but also deliver long-term value for the nation. Recognising the importance of future-ready infrastructure, he has led SPML Infra’s diversification into the battery energy storage system sector through a strategic partnership with the global pioneer, the US’s Energy Vault. This move reflects his commitment to advancing India’s clean energy transition and positioning SPML at the cutting edge of sustainable innovation.
Sethi’s leadership is defined by a rare blend of operational precision and visionary thinking. From hands-on project management to long-term strategic expansion, he oversees operations across India and internationally. His role spans business development, cross-sector collaborations and geographic diversification, ensuring SPML Infra remains agile in a rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape. Grounded by early responsibilities and a strong value system, Sethi brings resilience, clarity and emotional intelligence to complex decision-making. His leadership style is collaborative and empowering, rooted in accountability, transparency and data-driven action. He fosters a culture where teams are encouraged to take ownership while staying aligned with a shared vision of excellence and purpose.
Sethi holds a BSc from Boston University and an Executive MBA from the London Business School. Beyond work, he is an avid reader, cricket enthusiast and strong believer in physical wellness as a cornerstone of mental clarity. These practices help him maintain balance in a demanding role and stay centred amidst constant change. As SPML Infra steps into a new phase of growth, Sethi remains committed to building systems that are not only efficient and scalable, but deeply meaningful to the people they serve. w