Business Head - CEO | Scrabble

Posted on January 9, 2026

Job Description

Operating Philosophy • Fabtech follows a strategy of consolidating fragmented segments in the pharma infra/machinery space. • Stake-based acquisitions serve two purposes:

Sharpen group’s value perception
Gain access to manufacturing and technology without operational overload • Independent promoters continue running their entities; Fabtech provides targets, benchmarks, and growth support. • Strong investor ecosystem through CAT-II AIF structure; • Acquisitions have historically created significant value (e.g., TSA investment of ₹3.5 crore → ₹70 crore valuation in 8 years). Private & Confidential Page 2 of 7 Governance & Board Structure • Fabtech operates with: o Three Independent Directors o Two non-executive promoters • No executive directors currently. • Board focuses strongly on compliance, risk, and governance. • Investor-mentor handles strategy, board handles controls. Current Business Scale • FTL to close FY at ~400 crore revenue with an order book of ~1100 crores. • Acquisitions in Italy are underway. • Long-term vision: Reach ₹2000–₹2200 crore international business by 2030. New Business Creation – Fabtech is launching a new division under the international business, called ATF – Advanced Technology Facilities. Fabtech aims to differentiate through: Regional presence, India-based design backbone, and flexible vendor models. Purpose of ATF: To build total turnkey infrastructure solutions in non-pharma high-growth sectors: • Data centers • Semiconductors • Solar • Electronics • EV battery facilities • Food & F&B infrastructure Scope of Offerings: ATF will offer EPC/turnkey solutions comprising: • Civil works • Cleanrooms • HVAC systems • Fire suppression • Electricals, UPS systems • Chillers and cooling systems Geographic Strategy • ATF will focus on: Saudi Arabia, GCC markets, Africa. • The Business Head may be based in India or UAE depending on what enables better customer access and execution. Private & Confidential Page 3 of 7 Key Leadership Role Discussed Position: Business Head – ATF (transitioning to a CEO): A senior operational & commercial leader who can build the ATF business from scratch. Reporting: To the board, with strategic dotted line to the investor-mentor (Mr. Asif Khan) Key role & responsibilities: • Build a complete business vertical • Develop regional vendor networks • Build execution capability • Drive international business development • Reinforce Fabtech’s positioning in non-pharma infra domains • Eventually lead as CEO subject to performance This role is viewed as part of a startup within a mature company, offering both freedom and accountability. Profile Expectations: • Strong data center/MEP/infrastructure project experience internationally. • Someone who has sold or executed EPC projects in GCC/Africa. • Candidate must understand integration (not just HVAC or civil). • Preference for a No. 2 or No. 3 from a large organization who is hungry for a No. 1 role. Compensation • Fixed: ₹1.25 – 1.5 Cr • Variable: Performance-linked (policy to be jointly created). • Possible future long-term wealth creation aligned with division growth. Private & Confidential Page 4 of 7 Indicative target Companies • L&T • Sterling & Wilson (S&W) • Shapoorji Pallonji • Tata Projects • Adani Infra / AdaniConneX • Voltas • AECOM • Turner Construction • M+W Group (Exyte) • Fluor • KBR Inc • Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd. • Semicon companies Private & Confidential Page 5 of 7 JOB SPECIFICATION Position: – Business Head (ATF Division) Location: Mumbai or UAE (flexible) Reports To: Board of Directors (with strategic alignment to Investor–Mentor) Business Unit: Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF) – International Division Rationale for Hiring: Fabtech is creating a new global business vertical, ATF – Advanced Technology Facilities, focused on delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions in Data Centers, Semiconductors, Electronics, Solar, Green Energy, EV Batteries, and F&B facilities across Saudi Arabia, GCC, and Africa. The Business Head will build this business from ground zero—strategy, sales, operations, vendor ecosystem, team, P&L—eventually scaling into the CEO of the ATF division. Key Responsibilities Business Creation & Strategy • Build the ATF business model, market approach, and 3–5-year strategy. • Define offerings spanning EPC, MEP, and turnkey integrated infrastructure solutions. • Identify high-potential geographies and customer segments across GCC & Africa. P&L Ownership • Full responsibility for revenue, profitability, cost structures, and business performance. • Build scalable systems, governance, and execution frameworks. Sales & Business Development • Lead customer acquisition in GCC, Saudi, and African markets. • Leverage Fabtech’s international presence (UAE, Saudi, Africa) to win large EPC/Mega-project mandates. • Represent Fabtech with government entities, EPC clients, consultants, and global partners. Project Delivery Leadership • Oversee turnkey execution including civil, MEP, HVAC, fire systems, electricals, UPS, cooling and integration of OEM compute infrastructure. • Manage vendor ecosystems (local contractors, OEMs, technology partners). • Ensure high-quality, compliant, on-time delivery within globally accepted project standards. Team Building • Create a multi-country ATF team including engineering, project management, BD, and support functions. Private & Confidential Page 6 of 7 • Mentor next-line leadership and embed high-performance culture. Governance & Reporting • Provide monthly/quarterly reporting to the board. • Work closely with independent directors on risk, compliance, and controls. • Drive long-term value aligned with Fabtech’s global acquisition-led model. Experience & Qualifications • Any Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent). • MBA preferred but not essential. Must Have • 18–25 years in EPC/MEP/infrastructure industries. • Strong experience in data centers, semiconductor facilities, clean energy, or large industrial EPC projects. • Proven sales or execution track record in GCC, Saudi Arabia, or Africa. • Demonstrated ability to build a business/function from scratch. • Exposure to multi-vendor and multi-OEM integration models. Preferred • Experience executing or selling turnkey project services. • Strong technical grounding in MEP/HVAC/Electrical/Data Center infrastructure. Leadership Competencies • Entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in a “startup within a large company.” • Ability to influence boards, independent directors, and global partners. • Strong commercial instinct backed by operational depth. • High ownership, speed, and relationship-building ability. • Comfortable working across India, Middle East, and Africa. Private & Confidential Page 7 of 7

Job Description

Operating Philosophy • Fabtech follows a strategy of consolidating fragmented segments in the pharma infra/machinery space. • Stake-based acquisitions serve two purposes:

Sharpen group’s value perception
Gain access to manufacturing and technology without operational overload • Independent promoters continue running their entities; Fabtech provides targets, benchmarks, and growth support. • Strong investor ecosystem through CAT-II AIF structure; • Acquisitions have historically created significant value (e.g., TSA investment of ₹3.5 crore → ₹70 crore valuation in 8 years). Private & Confidential Page 2 of 7 Governance & Board Structure • Fabtech operates with: o Three Independent Directors o Two non-executive promoters • No executive directors currently. • Board focuses strongly on compliance, risk, and governance. • Investor-mentor handles strategy, board handles controls. Current Business Scale • FTL to close FY at ~400 crore revenue with an order book of ~1100 crores. • Acquisitions in Italy are underway. • Long-term vision: Reach ₹2000–₹2200 crore international business by 2030. New Business Creation – Fabtech is launching a new division under the international business, called ATF – Advanced Technology Facilities. Fabtech aims to differentiate through: Regional presence, India-based design backbone, and flexible vendor models. Purpose of ATF: To build total turnkey infrastructure solutions in non-pharma high-growth sectors: • Data centers • Semiconductors • Solar • Electronics • EV battery facilities • Food & F&B infrastructure Scope of Offerings: ATF will offer EPC/turnkey solutions comprising: • Civil works • Cleanrooms • HVAC systems • Fire suppression • Electricals, UPS systems • Chillers and cooling systems Geographic Strategy • ATF will focus on: Saudi Arabia, GCC markets, Africa. • The Business Head may be based in India or UAE depending on what enables better customer access and execution. Private & Confidential Page 3 of 7 Key Leadership Role Discussed Position: Business Head – ATF (transitioning to a CEO): A senior operational & commercial leader who can build the ATF business from scratch. Reporting: To the board, with strategic dotted line to the investor-mentor (Mr. Asif Khan) Key role & responsibilities: • Build a complete business vertical • Develop regional vendor networks • Build execution capability • Drive international business development • Reinforce Fabtech’s positioning in non-pharma infra domains • Eventually lead as CEO subject to performance This role is viewed as part of a startup within a mature company, offering both freedom and accountability. Profile Expectations: • Strong data center/MEP/infrastructure project experience internationally. • Someone who has sold or executed EPC projects in GCC/Africa. • Candidate must understand integration (not just HVAC or civil). • Preference for a No. 2 or No. 3 from a large organization who is hungry for a No. 1 role. Compensation • Fixed: ₹1.25 – 1.5 Cr • Variable: Performance-linked (policy to be jointly created). • Possible future long-term wealth creation aligned with division growth. Private & Confidential Page 4 of 7 Indicative target Companies • L&T • Sterling & Wilson (S&W) • Shapoorji Pallonji • Tata Projects • Adani Infra / AdaniConneX • Voltas • AECOM • Turner Construction • M+W Group (Exyte) • Fluor • KBR Inc • Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd. • Semicon companies Private & Confidential Page 5 of 7 JOB SPECIFICATION Position: – Business Head (ATF Division) Location: Mumbai or UAE (flexible) Reports To: Board of Directors (with strategic alignment to Investor–Mentor) Business Unit: Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF) – International Division Rationale for Hiring: Fabtech is creating a new global business vertical, ATF – Advanced Technology Facilities, focused on delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions in Data Centers, Semiconductors, Electronics, Solar, Green Energy, EV Batteries, and F&B facilities across Saudi Arabia, GCC, and Africa. The Business Head will build this business from ground zero—strategy, sales, operations, vendor ecosystem, team, P&L—eventually scaling into the CEO of the ATF division. Key Responsibilities Business Creation & Strategy • Build the ATF business model, market approach, and 3–5-year strategy. • Define offerings spanning EPC, MEP, and turnkey integrated infrastructure solutions. • Identify high-potential geographies and customer segments across GCC & Africa. P&L Ownership • Full responsibility for revenue, profitability, cost structures, and business performance. • Build scalable systems, governance, and execution frameworks. Sales & Business Development • Lead customer acquisition in GCC, Saudi, and African markets. • Leverage Fabtech’s international presence (UAE, Saudi, Africa) to win large EPC/Mega-project mandates. • Represent Fabtech with government entities, EPC clients, consultants, and global partners. Project Delivery Leadership • Oversee turnkey execution including civil, MEP, HVAC, fire systems, electricals, UPS, cooling and integration of OEM compute infrastructure. • Manage vendor ecosystems (local contractors, OEMs, technology partners). • Ensure high-quality, compliant, on-time delivery within globally accepted project standards. Team Building • Create a multi-country ATF team including engineering, project management, BD, and support functions. Private & Confidential Page 6 of 7 • Mentor next-line leadership and embed high-performance culture. Governance & Reporting • Provide monthly/quarterly reporting to the board. • Work closely with independent directors on risk, compliance, and controls. • Drive long-term value aligned with Fabtech’s global acquisition-led model. Experience & Qualifications • Any Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent). • MBA preferred but not essential. Must Have • 18–25 years in EPC/MEP/infrastructure industries. • Strong experience in data centers, semiconductor facilities, clean energy, or large industrial EPC projects. • Proven sales or execution track record in GCC, Saudi Arabia, or Africa. • Demonstrated ability to build a business/function from scratch. • Exposure to multi-vendor and multi-OEM integration models. Preferred • Experience executing or selling turnkey project services. • Strong technical grounding in MEP/HVAC/Electrical/Data Center infrastructure. Leadership Competencies • Entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in a “startup within a large company.” • Ability to influence boards, independent directors, and global partners. • Strong commercial instinct backed by operational depth. • High ownership, speed, and relationship-building ability. • Comfortable working across India, Middle East, and Africa. Private & Confidential Page 7 of 7