AKHILESH GUPTA

Senior Industry Consultant

About Akhilesh Gupta, Founder of GreenOps Consulting and Associate at ACG International, is a Harvard-educated industry leader with a 30+ year legacy in the cement and building materials sector. Renowned for his international leadership and expertise in operational excellence and project management, Mr. Gupta has spearheaded major international projects, demonstrating his capability delivering complex initiatives efficiently and costeffectively. His senior leadership roles include Global Technology Director for Heidelberg Materials and Chief Technical Officer at Carmeuse SA. His global impact is highlighted by his successful greenfield projects in Middle-East, SubSaharan Africa and the integration of Italcementi operations into Heidelberg Materials, achieving substantial financial synergies. In digitalization, his implementation of the SMART Plant system revolutionized manufacturing operations, showcasing his aptitude for technological innovation. In recent years, Mr. Gupta has focused on decarbonization, leading groundbreaking projects like the development of the first Oxy-fuel kiln and Carbon Capture Unit for Cement & Lime kilns at Heidelberg Materials & Carmeuse SA, Belgium. This shift towards sustainable practices underscores his commitment to environmental responsibility and positions him as a visionary in the industry. His international experience and accomplishments in operational leadership, digital transformation, and sustainability make him a distinguished figure in the global cement industry.

Phone number         : +32 475 72 03 47

E-mail address         : akhileshgupta@acgint.com