As the CEO of Gleeds India, Siva Senathipathy oversees the company's business strategy across all its offices in India, his role is crucial in shaping the company's direction and ensuring its growth in the Indian market. His responsibilities include travelling extensively across the country, holding numerous meetings with clients and teams, attending conferences, participating in events and visiting project sites.
This dynamic schedule ensures that he is constantly in touch with the various facets of the business. What keeps Siva motivated is Gleeds' rapid growth, the company’s expansion fuels his drive to keep learning and working hard. This relentless pursuit of knowledge and improvement is a significant part of what makes his leadership effective.
Siva’s interest in the construction industry began at a young age. Growing up, he was surrounded by people in the construction field, and their conversations developed his fascination with the industry. This early exposure laid the foundation for his career choice. When it came to choosing a company, Gleeds stood out to Siva because of its wide range of services. Starting as a Graduate Project Manager, Siva wanted to explore his capabilities, and Gleeds provided him with the perfect platform, with ample opportunities to grow and evolve. His accomplishments are not just about personal milestones but also about contributing to Gleeds' international reputation.
One piece of advice Siva offers to newcomers at Gleeds is to stay motivated and creative. He believes that the company provides a robust platform for growth and development.
As long as you are driven and innovative, you can achieve your goals.
In his free time, Siva enjoys working at his family farm and playing badminton. These activities provide him with a refreshing break from his professional responsibilities. If he weren’t in the construction industry, he finds it hard to imagine another career path. However, he does mention that the IT sector could have been a potential alternative, given its dynamic nature.