Professional Experience:
Senior climate and energy-transition professional with 19+ years of experience across industrial decarbonisation, energy efficiency, sustainable cooling, renewable energy, energy transition, climate policy and sustainable development in India and the Middle East. Has served in leadership roles at Swaniti Initiative, the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), TARSHID (Saudi Arabia Super ESCO) and the National Productivity Council, Government of India.
Combines strong technical and policy credibility with experience in research, programme development, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, institutional strengthening and resource mobilisation. Has worked with central and state governments, multilateral/bilateral development partners, utilities, industry associations and private-sector stakeholders on large-scale energy and climate programmes.
Experienced in translating emerging policy and sector priorities into research initiatives, knowledge products, implementation programmes and partnership opportunities, while leading multidisciplinary teams and managing donor- and government-funded portfolios. Strong track record of convening stakeholders, supporting policy dialogue, developing sectoral solutions and delivering measurable outcomes across complex programmes.