Mumbai, February 24, 2026: 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.
The Nemetschek Group is a globally leading software provider for the digital transformation in the AEC/O and media industries. Its intelligent software solutions cover the entire lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects and allow creatives to optimize their workflows. Customers can plan, construct, and manage construction projects more efficiently and sustainably, and develop digital content such as visualizations, films, and computer games in a creative way. The software company drives new technologies such as artificial intelligence and agentic AI capabilities, digital twins, and open standards (OPEN BIM) in the AEC/O industries to increase productivity and sustainability and continuously expands its portfolio, including through acquisitions and investments in innovative start-ups. More than 7 million users are currently using the customer-focused solutions. Founded by Prof. Georg Nemetschek in 1963, the Nemetschek Group today employs over 4,000 experts.
The company, which has been listed in the MDAX and TecDAX since 1999, achieved a revenue of EUR 1,191.2 million and an EBITDA of EUR 371.1 million in 2025, according to preliminary, non-audited figures. Since the end of 2024, the Nemetschek Group is certified in accordance with ISO 27001, the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS).