Nitant Sethi

SVP & Global Pursuits Director, Mobility Global Business Area, Arcadis

Nitant is a dynamic force in the transportation industry, with an impressive 19-year career spanning Sales, Bids, Strategy, Project Management, Integration, Finance, and Engineering. His deep passion for fostering collaboration consistently results in high-quality, win-win solutions for clients around the globe.

As the SVP & Global Pursuits Director for Arcadis’ Mobility Global Business Area, Nitant leads bids and pursuits worldwide. Known for his sharp eye for efficiency and innovation, he has driven significant diversification and growth in key markets across Australia, Western Europe, the UK, and North America. His strategic leadership has helped secure landmark infrastructure projects, including the Program Management of the iconic Gateway Hudson Tunnel. A trailblazer in applying AI to pursuit strategies, Nitant also champions key global accounts such as Autodesk and Tata, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the industry.

Before joining Arcadis, Nitant played a pivotal role at Jacobs, leading Systems Integration, Testing, and Commissioning for the electrification of Caltrain’s 51-mile rail corridor in Northern California. His journey also includes founding his own consulting firm and heading Sales, Bids, and Strategy for Bombardier Transportation’s Rail Control Solutions in the Americas. At Bombardier, he was instrumental in securing Canada’s first communication-based train control contract and spearheaded the growth of several long-term Operations and Maintenance agreements. His global perspective was further sharpened during a two-year assignment in Stockholm, Sweden, where he advanced business development across transit, industrial, and turnkey portfolios.

Nitant is a proud alumnus of Purdue University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Outside of work, he is an angel investor—having made his first investment in a rocket company in 2024—and is now in the process of establishing a Family Office. A passionate photographer, avid cyclist, and globe-trotter, he cherishes time spent exploring white sand beaches with his family.