Skanska promotes Bhargava to executive vice president and general manager

Boston, MA Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has promoted Anubhav (Abu) Bhargava to executive vice president and general manager of its New England Operating Unit. In this role, Bhargava will provide overall leadership for Skanska’s New England operations, with responsibility for strategy, performance and growth.

“Abu’s leadership, deep industry expertise and ability to build strong relationships have been instrumental to the continued success of our New England business,” said Kerim Evin, regional executive officer, Northeast Region, Skanska USA Building. “He has consistently demonstrated an ability to grow our business, lead high-performing teams and deliver complex projects while maintaining a strong focus on our customers. We are confident that Abu is the right leader to guide our New England Operating Unit into its next chapter.”

Bhargava brings nearly 30 years of construction industry experience, including 17 years with Skanska. He joined the company in 2008 as a project executive and operations manager in Maryland before relocating to Massachusetts in 2013, where he has held a series of leadership roles with increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as senior vice president and account manager.