Dr. C. S. Narayanan is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Artelia Consulting Engineers Limited (formerly Mahindra Consulting Engineers Limited), and is leading the organisation in delivering world-class engineering, infrastructure, project development, and sustainability solutions that create lasting economic, environmental, and social value.

Dr. Narayanan joined Mahindra Consulting Engineers Limited (Established in 1993) in 1999 and became part of the Artelia Group following Artelia's acquisition of Mahindra Consulting in 2023. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in driving the organisation's growth, strengthening its global presence, and delivering transformative infrastructure solutions across diverse sectors.

With over 36 years of international experience, Dr. Narayanan has successfully led multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex infrastructure programmes across India, 25 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 10 countries in Asia, and 4 countries in the Middle East. Throughout his distinguished career, he has consistently delivered sustainable, commercially viable infrastructure projects that foster inclusive economic growth, improve quality of life, and build resilient communities.

His expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, encompassing project conceptualisation, infrastructure assessment, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, master planning, preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), engineering design, financial and commercial structuring, contract development, project marketing, transaction advisory, implementation monitoring, stakeholder engagement, environmental and social sustainability, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) advisory.

Dr. Narayanan has directed and overseen landmark projects across a broad spectrum of sectors, including Special Economic Zones (SEZs), industrial and agro-industrial parks, Special Agro Processing Zones (SAPZ), Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIP), industrial corridors, logistics parks, integrated townships, cross-border markets, Integrated One Stop Border Posts, transportation, water supply and wastewater management, utility infrastructure, smart cities, solid waste management, renewable energy, tourism, marine infrastructure, institutional development, rural transformation, social infrastructure, environmental systems, and power & energy.

During his career, he has collaborated extensively with leading multilateral institutions, international development agencies, financial institutions, government ministries, and public sector organisations. His portfolio includes successful engagements with the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), African Development Bank (AfDB), AFREXIM Bank, TradeMark Africa (TMA), KfW Development Bank, EXIM Bank of India, and numerous national and international agencies. Through these collaborations, he has delivered infrastructure programmes that strengthen institutional capacity, attract private investment, promote sustainable development, and generate long-term socio-economic impact.

As a strategic leader, Dr. Narayanan is committed to fostering organisational excellence through innovation, operational excellence, collaborative leadership, and the development of high-performing teams. He continues to steer Artelia Consulting Engineers Limited towards delivering future-ready, sustainable infrastructure solutions that create enduring value for governments, industries, investors, clients, stakeholders, and communities across the globe.

“ACE has a strong reputation in area development, agro-industrial parks, logistics, infrastructure, tourism, and residential projects. Now, as part of the Artelia Group, we are well-positioned to expand our footprint into the mobility, energy, buildings, industry, water and environmental sectors. We aim to carry forward our legacy of engineering excellence, sectoral expertise, and core values driven by a renewed sense of purpose and a forward-looking, future-ready approach in congruence with group’s proven systems and practices.”