Syed Naqvi

SYED NAQVI is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and operations across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Vale since 2012, SYED leads capital projects teams to ensure safe, timely, and budget-compliant execution while developing business processes for the PMO's project management system. Prior roles include Cementitious Projects Manager at Lafarge North America, where SYED managed strategic projects including a $50 million Joint Venture for slag cement production, and Canada Slag Operations Manager, focusing on safety and customer service across production sites. SYED's background also includes leadership positions at Lafarge Canada, Lafarge Surma Cement, and Tata Steel, where significant revenue generation, logistics, and operational strategies were successfully implemented. Academic credentials encompass a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute, an MBA in Strategy from INSEAD, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.