RITES Appoints Rakesh Kumar Gupta as Chief Strategy Officer
New Delhi, May 18, 2026: RITES Limited has announced a key leadership update with the appointment of Shri Rakesh Kumar Gupta as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of the company. He will also serve as Ex-Officio Chief Operating Officer of RITES EXPOCON, effective May 18, 2026.
The appointment was disclosed in a regulatory filing to stock exchanges in compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Strengthening Strategic Leadership
Rakesh Kumar Gupta, who previously served as General Manager (Finance), will now be part of the Senior Management team of RITES. The leadership transition is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its strategic and operational capabilities.
Experienced Finance and Infrastructure Professional
A Chartered Accountant since 2001, Gupta brings more than two decades of experience across financial management, international trade, taxation, corporate finance, and project management. He has been associated with RITES for over 21 years, contributing to multiple strategic business units including:
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Renewable Energy
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Infrastructure
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Exports & International Business
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Financial Systems & Corporate Governance
He currently oversees the Finance Concurrence Division at RITES, focusing on financial propriety and key financial matters.
Extensive Project and Global Experience
Gupta has previously served as Deputy Chief Financial Advisor for Ahmedabad Rail Metro and has played a key role in managing large-scale infrastructure projects funded by the World Bank and Government of India Lines of Credit.
Before joining RITES, he worked with Diamond Cements (S.K. Birla Group) and leading Chartered Accountant firms.
Driving Future Growth
The appointment is expected to strengthen RITES’ strategic planning, business expansion, and operational efficiency, particularly in emerging sectors and international markets.