Board of Directors
Sampada Kunte
Director
Sampada was on the board of DESPL since its inception in 1999 and was involved in advisory capacity in all its activities. Post ACTS acquisition of stake in DESPL , she took active interest in managing its operations. After Covid she took over the role of CEO leading DESPL through its difficult phase until July 2024. She has joined the board as director in October 2024 and remains a guiding force for DESPL in its future endeavours. Sampada has rich experience in field of academics, language training apart from business administration.
After leading a team of engineers and consultants who provide quality and innovative solutions for the construction industry in material testing and Geo engineering, with over 28 years of experience in corporate field, she has developed a strong vision and mission for the company with core competencies in organizational development and management. She has successfully expanded the company’s portfolio, client base, and geographic reach, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and excellence. She is passionate about creating and sharing knowledge and also enjoys mentoring and coaching the next generation of leaders and engineers. She believes in looking for new opportunities and challenges in life to learn and grow as a human being.
Vivek Gadgil
Director
Vivek Bhaskar Gadgil is the 1971 Civil Engineering topper from the erstwhile Marathwada University. He started his career as a site engineer at Engineering Construction Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the construction giant, Larsen & Tuobro, now known as L&T Constructions.
With a penchant for hard work. Vivek quickly rose up the corporate ladder at L&T Construction to become the Senior Vice President. From here he was directly appointed as the Chief Executive & Managing Director for L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd. Currently he is the Director at CORA Pvt. Ltd
With a rich experience of 44 years. Vivek brings with him superlative project management & HR skills. He has shrewd business acumen and is a quintessential leader. An eloquent extempore orator. Vivek speaks on varied topics at leading Educational Institutes. Business Schools and diverse Professional Forums
Ziad Awad
Regional Manager and Senior Materials Engineer
Engineer Ziad Awad is the Africa Regional Manager and Senior Materials Engineer at Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS). He graduated from Purdue University in the USA with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and a Masters degree from the University College London in Systems Engineering.
He is currently an American Concrete Institute examiner and instructor for several certification programs in the Middle East and Africa, and is currently managing the training, conferences and Technical Standards and Solutions division at ACTS. He currently serves on 3 ACI committees, The International certification committee, the Field Testing Technician committee and was recently appointed on the ACI international advisory committee.
Mohamad Al Johor
Country Manager in ACTS / Board Member of DUROCRETE
With over 17 years of experience in the construction industry, primarily in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, He is a strategic growth leader and the Country Manager at Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS). In his role as a Board Member, he contributes to shaping the company’s strategic direction and ensuring governance excellence.
Throughout his career, he have successfully managed prestigious mega-scale projects in Saudi Arabia, including airports, metros, and high-rise towers. His mission at ACTS is to expand the company’s market presence and profitability, delivering exceptional value to clients and stakeholders. He brings a proven track record of driving business growth, securing high-profile contracts, and leading high-performance teams.
His competencies encompass strategic management, operations, finance, business development, and marketing. As a Global Executive MBA graduate from the Alliance Manchester Business School, He is dedicated to continuous learning and seek opportunities for further developments. He believes in leading by example, empowering teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and customer-centricity. He is committed to steering the company towards sustained success and achieving our collective goals
Majdi Dahboul
Group Administration & HR Manager in ACTS Board members / Directors of DUROCRETE
Mr Majdi Dahboul having a bachelor’s degree in Law from Beirut Arab University (BAU), worked as a Lawyer covering the Civil, Trade and Penal cases, having more than 12 years experience in the Administration and new business incorporation field with (ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES “ACTS” – Holding https://acts-int.com/ )which is a leading company specialized in the Materials testing and Geotechnical investigations (including environmental , NDT, Piling, Geophysical tests etc…), his current position is the “ Group Administration & Hr Manager”. in addition, he is one of the board members / Directors of DUROCRETE ENGINEERING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED which is a leading name in the field of construction material testing with 3 laboratories within INDIA located in Mumbai, Pune and Nashik.