Mr. RK Agrawal holds an MBA degree from Sikkim Manipal University and has more than 31 years of experience in consulting and turnkey projects related to water resources, energy and infrastructure.
In his role as CMD, he is in charge of marketing/business development, implementation of projects, corporate management, financial management, human resources management, strategy planning, brand building, and boundary management.
Under his direction, WAPCOS has grown into a world leader in consultancy for water, power and infrastructure. Besides expanding the existing operations of the company in the coming years, Mr. Agrawal looks forward to helping the company diversify into new areas with huge profit margins and opportunities for future growth.
EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP
Mr. Agrawal has exceptional communication skills. His planning and organising abilities, as well as his role-based functional competency and outstanding business skills, make him a brilliant leader and a role model. He is well-known for his strategic thinking, decision-making competences, and problem-solving and analytical skills. He demonstrates outstanding spirit as a true leader and keeps his team members engaged and enthusiastic about their work.
As consultancy services are primarily knowledge based and largely depend on the intellectual and dynamic capabilities of the team members, Mr. Agrawal ensures that his team members participate in regular technology programmes for technology absorption, adoption and innovation for advancing their skills via online or virtual modes. As a future-focused leader, he focuses on strategic collaborative efforts, solid business proposals and efficient follow-ups to ensure better success rates in securing businesses.
Coordination and collaboration are key elements of his work. He constantly emphasises innovation and a change oriented approach. There are several projects that he has been able to secure with government schemes such as Smart City Mission, PMKSY, DDUGJY, IPDS, RDSS and Jal Jeevan Mission, in addition to MoUs with other national/international organisations.
While completing many prestigious projects both in India and overseas, Mr. Agrawal is credited with forming several collaborative partnerships to expand WAPCOS’ technology portfolio. He successfully leads WAPCOS to assist in the resolution of many complexities in numerous projects within India. The leader believes that WAPCOS has the requisite reliance and know-how to make it a global brand. He says, “The sectors in which WAPCOS operates are vital sectors. I am committed to take WAPCOS forward and make a lasting impact for the betterment of society through our work.” In his role as CMD, he has executed several transformative initiatives to improve project implementation, project monitoring and project delivery. He focuses on training his team members so that they can keep abreast of the latest technological advancements. The leader emphasises corporate governance, digital transformation and increased participation in the government’s flagship schemes. To consolidate the company’s core competencies in domain areas, he has developed a structured framework.
AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
Mr. Agrawal is an effective communicator. He is someone who thoroughly conveys his ideas and is receptive and responsive to the input and perspectives of others. As a role model, he encourages professionals to go above and beyond to discover new opportunities.
His standout qualities are crisis leadership and crisis management, which enable him to deal with difficult situations through clear and trustworthy communication. During difficult times, he always leads the way and sets a good example for others.
FOCUSED ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Mr. Agrawal is committed to the adoption and adherence to best corporate governance practices. He ensures WAPCOS pays utmost attention to client satisfaction and builds long-term relationships with them by responding to and anticipating their needs. Furthermore, he ensures the company’s processes are fair and transparent, and all employees have equal opportunities.
GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY
Mr. Agrawal is a benevolent leader who believes in serving society. “A good and responsible company can always shape society and help reduce the adversities of ordinary citizens by making a positive difference through social upliftment,” he says, adding, “WAPCOS seeks to uphold its social obligations, and this contribution is mirrored in our endeavours to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of society at large, as well as to preserve the environment.”
WAPCOS implements various social responsibility initiatives under Mr. Agrawal’s stewardship. The company actively participates in these programmes across India in the areas of school education, healthcare and nutrition, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development of the underprivileged, among others.
During the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he led the company to take requisite actions from time to time to alleviate societal hardship. Several significant contributions were made by the company in this regard. WAPCOS detected the early warning signs and prepared to deal with the pandemic-related uncertainties quickly, and in a planned and structured manner. Mr. Agrawal also guided the company to take effective measures to effectively contain the spread of COVID-19 by strictly following social distancing norms and other safety protocols such as work-from-home. Among these protocols were virtual meetings with various stakeholders, making roster plan after the commencement of unlock phases, mandatory use of Aarogya Setu App by all employees and visitors, thermal scanning, and maximum communication over intercom phones even while attending office. To maintain social distancing norms, COVID-19 vaccination camps for employees and their families were conducted in the office.
GARNERING ACCOLADES
Mr. Agrawal has earned several awards. He was conferred with “Business Leader of the Year” and “CEO with HR Orientation” awards at the World HRD Congress Awards. He has also secured major breakthroughs in Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Maldives, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Vietnam by winning crucial projects.
Among other honours that the enterprises have received under his stellar leadership are Water Digest Awards for Best Consultancy; Best Water Management – Public Sector; Best Community Project of the Year and Made in India – Best Water Company (Public Sector); “Industry Excellence Award 2021” by Institution of Engineers (India), “Excellence in Export of Engineering Service” by Engineering Export Promotion Council, “India Stars of The Industry Awards 2021” for “Company of the Year” and “Best Water Infrastructure” categories.
