Professional Experience:
Dynamic and results-oriented six-sigma green belt certified, Senior professional with ~ 18 years of experience in the renewable energy and power sector, specializing in pre- and post-investment activities, project execution, and enabling frameworks for sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon technologies. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, complemented by postgraduate qualifications in management and global business. Strongly committed with a passion to improve lives through impactful initiatives in the energy transition and sustainable development space.
A trusted problem solver in the firm for multilateral and bilateral agencies, utilities, and government stakeholders, Vivek has executed 86+ consulting mandates. This includes collaborations with CEA, MNRE, THDC, NHPC, CESL, NTPC, IGL, PFC, The World Bank, ISEF, USAID, FCDO, AfD, MCA-Malawi, MiDA-Ghana, IFC, KfW, ADB, and GiZ across India and other emerging markets such as Malawi, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, and Kenya. His expertise spans renewable energy, climate finance, institutional strengthening, policy dialogue, and regulatory compliance.
? Renewables & Energy Transition Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of renewable energy technologies, including utility-scale RE (offshore wind, onshore wind, offgrid solar, ongrid solar, tidal & wave energy, hydro, distributed renewables, and grid-scale storage (pumped storage), particularly in the Indian electricity sector.
? Direct Engagement with Utilities and Agencies: Extensive experience working with electricity utilities, energy ministries, and multi-lateral agencies.
? Stakeholder Network: Strong relationships with power sector stakeholders in India and experience in emerging global markets.
? Strategic Advisory: Expertise in corporate planning, feasibility studies, policy design, governance, financial and economic appraisals, and regulatory matters.
? Project Execution: Proven ability to manage complex energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
? Capacity Building: Designed and conducted training programs for utility staff, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Vivek has been involved in shaping the energy sector by designing policy enablers and facilitating the implementation of projects and programs across eight emerging geographies. His work spans diverse sources of energy and related sectors such as thermal and hydro power generation, transmission and distribution, electric vehicles & charging infrastructure, and renewable energy—including solar (on-grid/off-grid), wind (offshore and onshore), pumped energy storage for grid optimization, tidal & wave energy, biogas, and natural gas applications for electricity, heating, mobility, and industrial processes.
Vivek’s notable career milestones include senior roles such as Associate Director (level-5) at KPMG India (2021-Present), Deputy General Manager at Tractebel/Engie Impact (2019–2021), Associate Director (level-3) at CRISIL (An S&P Global Company) (2010–2019), Assistant Manager at Feedback Ventures (2008–2010), and Engineer at SPML Infra (2007–2008).