Devendra Jain

Managing Director and CEO of Dilip Buildcon Limited


Building one of India's leading infrastructure companies
through execution excellence, digital transformation,
and responsible leadership.

Devendra Jain: Leadership Profile

Devendra Jain is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) and has been a key force behind the company's growth into one of India's leading infrastructure developers. Since joining DBL in 1995 as a civil engineering graduate from Government Engineering College, Ujjain, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening the company's execution capabilities and operational excellence.Founder Dilip Suryavanshi recognized Devendra Jain's leadership potential early in his career, leading to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in April 2009 and later as Managing Director. Under his leadership, DBL has built a strong reputation for delivering large, technically complex infrastructure projects on time while expanding its presence across highways, mining, irrigation, metro, and urban infrastructure sectors.Devendra Jain has championed a management philosophy centered on disciplined execution, accountability, and technology-driven operations. His leadership oversaw the implementation of SAP S/4HANA on IBM Cloud, improving project visibility, streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency across DBL's nationwide portfolio.As a principal architect of the company's DBL 2.0 strategy, Devendra Jain is guiding the transition from an EPC-focused contractor to a diversified multi-asset infrastructure enterprise. He also provides strategic oversight across the Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, reinforcing Dilip Buildcon's commitment to strong corporate governance, prudent capital allocation, and long-term value creation.This leadership approach has positioned Devendra Jain as one of the most influential executives in India's infrastructure sector, combining engineering expertise with operational discipline and a long-term vision for sustainable growth.