Harj Dhaliwal

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About Harj Dhaliwal

The transport sector is evolving rapidly, demanding innovative solutions. As an entrepreneurial consultant, I specialize in bringing stakeholders together to bridge gaps, shape markets, and tackle the toughest questions, delivering actionable answers that drive progress.As a C-level consultant with expertise in transport technology and mega rail and infrastructure programs, I have had the privilege of leading and delivering some of the most challenging infrastructure initiatives across the Middle East, India, the USA, and Europe. My experience spans contractor, client, and consultant roles, including senior leadership positions in global organizations.As the Programme Director for Etihad Rail, I successfully delivered the UAE’s first national heavy railway into operation. I also led a pioneering start-up developing the world’s first hyperloop, an ultra-high-speed mass transport system.Over the last seven years, I have worked at the forefront of transport technology, and at Nevomo I am focusing on maximizing efficiency from aging infrastructure by leveraging technology as a digital overlay to increase capacity, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs through automation—from semi-automated solutions to full Grade of Automation 4 (GOA4) systems—at ports, railways, industrial facilities, and logistics hubs.The dawn of innovation and automation in rail is here, and I’m committed to driving this transformation.PRIMARY EXPERTISEInfrastructure and technology mega project leadership | Regulatory, governmental, and corporate advisory | Multi-billion-dollar project budget and P&L ownership | Programme funding, alliances, and JV | Heavy and light rail, metro, emerging technologies | International experience, global cultural awareness | Vision and strategy development and deployment | Commercial and operations strategy/leadership | Stakeholder influencing, facilitation, and engagement | Start up and scale up businesses