Nemetschek Group lands former Autodesk AEC director Alok Sharma to lead India business

To strengthen partner ecosystem and accelerate digital construction growth.

Nemetschek Group, a global provider of software solutions for AECO (architecture, engineering, construction and operations), has appointed former Autodesk executive Alok Sharma as managing director and vice president for India.

In this role, Sharma will lead the company’s India growth roadmap, focusing on deepening enterprise relationships, expanding government engagement, and strengthening the local partner ecosystem.

His mandate involves accelerating the transition toward subscription and SaaS-led digital construction models.

He will also focus on scaling Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption across infrastructure and real estate stakeholders.

Sharma joins Nemetschek after nearly 13 years at Autodesk, where he most recently served as director for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) and Public Sector in India.

Prior to that, he led channel sales across India and SAARC and also served as country manager for channels, overseeing partner strategy and ecosystem development across the region.

“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,” said Sharma.

“We see the need of technology adoption as a key lever in realising the future of infrastructure in India,” he added.

Sharma brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling software businesses, and has led enterprise negotiations, driven public sector engagements, and overseen the transition from perpetual licensing models to cloud-based subscription frameworks.

The appointment comes as India continues to see sustained investments in infrastructure, urban development, transport corridors, and public sector modernisation.

With digital adoption becoming central to project efficiency and lifecycle management, Nemetschek views India as a strategic growth market within its global portfolio.

Commenting on the appointment, Nemetschek Group’s senior vice president, Pete Nicholson, 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 understanding of the Indian market will help us expand our presence and deliver greater value to customers,” Nicholson said.

The move adds to Nemetschek’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in India.