Nemetschek Group, a global provider of software solutions for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations, AECO, industry, has appointed Alok Sharma as Managing Director and Vice President, India. The leadership appointment comes at a time when India has emerged as the world’s third-largest construction market, driven by sustained investments in infrastructure, urban development, transport corridors and public sector modernisation. With digital adoption becoming central to project efficiency, compliance and lifecycle management, the Group sees India as a strategic growth engine within its global portfolio.
In his new role, Alok will anchor the company’s India growth roadmap, with a focus on deepening enterprise relationships, expanding government engagement and accelerating the transition toward subscription and SaaS-led digital construction models. The mandate includes scaling Building Information Modelling, BIM, adoption across infrastructure and real estate stakeholders and strengthening the local partner ecosystem.
Alok brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling software businesses across India and the SAARC region, with a strong focus on the AEC industry. He has led large enterprise negotiations, driven public sector engagements and overseen the evolution of go-to-market models from perpetual licensing to cloud-based subscription frameworks.
Commenting on the development, Pete Nicholson, Senior Vice President, Nemetschek Group, said, “India represents one of the most dynamic construction markets globally. As infrastructure investments scale and digital mandates gather pace, strengthening local leadership is central to our long-term growth strategy. Alok’s deep domain expertise and understanding of the Indian market will help us expand our presence and deliver greater value to customers.”
Alok Sharma said, “India’s built environment ecosystem is entering a decisive phase of digital transformation that aligns directly with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. With increased focus on efficiency, transparency and lifecycle optimisation, there is significant opportunity to scale BIM and advanced digital workflows across public and private sector projects. We see the need of technology adoption as a key lever in realising the future of infrastructure in India.”
With this appointment, the Nemetschek Group aims to consolidate its India operations and align its multi-brand technology portfolio with the country’s expanding infrastructure and digital construction ambitions, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market.
