Personal Profile
Ranjit Gajare has professional experience of more than 18 years with companies of repute such as Infosys Technologies and Epicor Retail Solutions. From designing and programming for complex software solutions to working in the core engineering infrastructure sector, Ranjit has worked on diverse areas of technology as well as business development and general management. Starting his career in India, further working in the USA for 5 years, and later traversing African continent for growing his company’s international business, Ranjit has worked across the globe.
Currently, Ranjit functions as Head – Group Business Development, International for Sterling & Wilson. As a part of his role, Ranjit is responsible for growing the international footprint of his company’s business verticals including Data Centers, Transmission & Distribution, MEP.
Ranjit holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM I) and an Engineering degree in Electronics from Mumbai University. In the past, Ranjit has worked for the parent company Shapoorji Pallonji, where he drove their Business Development activities in the African region.
Ranjit is an avid traveler, nature enthusiast and a long distance marathoner.
Company Profile
Sterling & Wilson Group Overview
Sterling & Wilson (S&W) was formed in 1927 as Wilson Electric Works and subsequently became Sterling & Wilson in 1971 when the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group took a 51% stake in the company. The SP Group, owned by the Mistry family, is a well-diversified business house, with clients in over 50 countries, delivering complex and challenging projects for over 155 years.
With a 95 year presence in the industry, S&W has established itself as a trusted EPC solution provider in the infrastructure and energy space in India and overseas. Our diverse portfolio includes
? Turnkey Data Centers Design & Build
? Renewables – namely Solar and Battery Storage solutions.
? Transmission and Distribution
? MEP/Electro Mechanical projects
? Supply of Diesel Generators
S&W also has a dedicated team that offers Operation and Maintenance services for its clients.
Since its inception, S&W has shown exceptional growth. With operations all over the globe as well as an expansion in its range of services, the company’s turnover has shown an extremely positive growth trend. The company has grown from a turnover of INR 2,245 crore in 2012 to a turnover of more than 12000 crore in the year 2019.
From being a predominantly India-focused company till 2010, S&W now operates across the globe in more than 25 countries with a strong presence in regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australia.
With a manpower strength of more than 5000 people from 20 different countries, S&W is today a leading home-grown multinational EPC company.
Sterling and Wilson Group Legacy
o Established in 1927, 90+ years of experience
o $1bn+ in revenue
o Ranked World’s #2 Solar EPC Company
o Leading MEP and Data Centers Turnkey EPC Company in India
o In 2013 awarded as the best Solar EPC company by Ernst and Young
o Commissioned > 11 GW Power Projects - 6 GWp Solar PV, 1.8 GW Co-Generation & 4 GW Diesel Generator
o Sterling and Wilson has completed execution of Sweihan, Emirates of Abu Dhabi world's largest (1200MW) single location solar PV plant
o 2nd largest suppliers of DG Gensets in India above 1000KVA
o Presence across 26 countries
We have executed projects that have been financed by various Financial Institutions such as IFC, DB, KfW, OPIC, EBRD, HDFC, SBI and EXIM Bank of India. Our contributions to the Renewable space has gained us several awards and recognitions from various prestigious organizations such as CBIP, MESIA, Economic Times, HIS and E&Y. As a responsible corporate entity, the company has been actively contributing to the social and economic development of the communities in which it operates, through various CSR activities.