Va Tech Wabag appoints Rohan Mittal as Chief Commercial & Development Officer
- Va Tech Wabag appointed Rohan Mittal as Chief Commercial & Development Officer for MEA
- The designation change is effective from September 1, 2026
- Mittal has nearly eight years of experience at the water infrastructure firm
- He led the securing of major projects like Al-Haer ISTP and Yanbu SWRO
- Mittal is the son of the company's Chairman & Managing Director

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Va Tech Wabag approved a change in designation for Mr. Rohan Mittal during its board meeting on August 31, 2026. The company confirmed the appointment of Mr. Mittal as Chief Commercial & Development Officer for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The new role becomes effective from September 1, 2026.
The Board of Directors made the decision based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. This appointment falls under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The board meeting commenced at 10:53 am and concluded at 11:02 am.
Key Responsibilities and Profile
Mr. Mittal holds a B.Tech degree in Chemical Engineering from Alagappa College of Technology. He also possesses a certification in Critical Analytical Thinking from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Global Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.
With nearly eight years of experience at Va Tech Wabag, Mr. Mittal will drive regional growth strategies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. His responsibilities include identifying new market opportunities and supporting the execution of large water infrastructure projects. He will also play a key role in developing the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market for the company.
Project Track Record
Under his leadership, the GCC region has emerged as a significant growth market for Va Tech Wabag. Mr. Mittal has been instrumental in securing landmark projects in the Middle East. These include major desalination and wastewater treatment facilities such as:
- Al-Haer ISTP
- Yanbu SWRO
- Hadda ISTP
- Al Jouf BWRO
- Doha SWRO at Kuwait
- Ajman STP
During his tenure with the India Cluster, he played a critical role in executing the Koyambedu TTRO project. This is one of India’s largest TTRO plants. He also helped secure the 400 MLD Perur SWRO project, which is South-East Asia’s largest desalination plant.
Regulatory Disclosures
The company disclosed that Mr. Mittal is related to the Promoter and Director of the company. He is the son of the Chairman & Managing Director. The disclosure confirms that he is not debarred from holding this office by any order of SEBI or other authorities.
In recognition of his contributions to process and plant development, Mr. Mittal received the NOCIL Award for Excellence in Design or Development of Process, Plant and Equipment in 2025. The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers conferred this award during CHEMCON 2025.
Historical Stock Returns for VA Tech Wabag
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