Saleem Ahmad assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) on December 23, 2025. RVNL, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, is responsible for implementing railway infrastructure projects including gauge conversion, new lines, railway electrification, and bridge construction.

Ahmad, a 1990 batch Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer, has over three decades of experience in railway engineering. RVNL has been executing projects worth over ₹1.5 lakh crore across India, including dedicated freight corridors and high-speed rail infrastructure.