Speakers

Jeslin Varghese is a forward-thinking strategic program leader with over 20 years of experience leading complex infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation programs across public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Senior Director of Resource Efficiency & Impact Management for the $16B Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) at the Gateway Development Commission— one of the most transformative transportation infrastructure programs in the U.S. With a background in engineering and management, Jeslin brings a unique combination of systems thinking, operational leadership, and digital fluency. He excels at translating bold visions into scalable programs— leveraging integrative processes, engaging diverse stakeholders, building cross-functional governance models, and deploying data-driven solutions to improve capital efficiency and lifecycle performance.