Headline

Infrastructure Strategy & Investment Leader | $1B+ Capital Allocation | PPP Specialist | Ex-Scientific Officer (BARC) | IIT • IIM | Advancing Energy Transition & ESG Strategy for emerging markets.

About

A high-impact Strategy Leader with 23+ years of experience navigating the intersection of capital projects, energy transition, and sovereign-scale infrastructure. Having advised C-suite boards across global conglomerates (GMR Group) and Big 4 advisory (PwC), I specialise in transforming complex capital allocations into resilient, high-yield infrastructure portfolios. Core Value Proposition: Scale: Directed governance for $1B+ portfolios across Energy, Transport, and PPP sectors. Entrepreneurial Rigour: Co-founded and successfully exited a Solar PV manufacturing venture, delivering 3.5x shareholder return—bringing a unique "owner’s mindset" to corporate strategy. Technical Pedigree: Scientific background (BARC) combined with Tier-1 business strategy (IIM Calcutta) to bridge the gap between engineering complexity and financial discipline. Future-Proofing: Currently integrating GRI Sustainability Standards to align large-scale infrastructure investments with global ESG and decarbonisation mandates.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

gemini

openai

perplexity

Work experience

Strategic Advisor | Infrastructure & Capital Transformation at Independent Advisory, 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos, Providing high-level advisory on portfolio optimisation and capital allocation for manufacturing and energy infrastructure firms. • GCC Market Entry Planning: Conducting deep-market analysis of the Middle East energy landscape, specifically focusing on the integration of Solar PV supply chains into UAE's Net Zero 2050 framework.

Director at Amit Industries, Jan 2020 - Mar 2026 · 6 yrs 3 mos, India, scaled, and executed a full-lifecycle divestment of a renewable energy manufacturing enterprise, realising 3.5x shareholder return within 5 years. • Market Entry & Infrastructure: Green-fielded a high-volume manufacturing plant specialising in Solar PV components (Aluminium frames, electrical BOS) to support the global shift toward renewable energy. • Scale & Growth: Accelerated revenue to INR 40Cr+ (USD 4.8M) with a 45% CAGR, capturing significant market share in the solar supply chain. • Operations & Governance: Managed end-to-end supply chain and QA/QC frameworks, ensuring 11% Net Profit Margins while securing third-party contracts with global PV module manufacturers.

General Manager – Corporate Strategy at GMR Group, 2010 - 2019 · 9 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Served as a core advisor to the Group CEO/Board, governing a $1 B+ multi-national infrastructure portfolio across Energy, Airports, and Transportation. • Capital Allocation: Directed the strategic roadmap and financial discipline for multi-billion dollar capital programs, ensuring alignment with global investor expectations. • Transaction Leadership: Structured and negotiated $500M+ PPP (Public-Private Partnership) contracts, managing complex risk-sharing mechanisms and long-term financing. • Portfolio Optimisation: Led the valuation and divestment of a $1B+ international power portfolio, optimising the group’s balance sheet for long-term growth. • Operating Model Transformation: Redesigned enterprise-wide O&M (Operations & Maintenance) frameworks, driving an 18% reduction in operational costs across global asset sites.

Senior Consultant – GRID Energy Practice at PwC, 2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Spearheaded Strategy & Risk advisory for $1B+ M&A transactions and transformation roadmaps for the Energy and Process Industry sectors. • Industrial Due Diligence: Evaluated systems readiness and automation frameworks for large-scale energy sector mergers. • Operational Excellence: Designed process optimisation frameworks that delivered 15% overhead reductions for utility-scale players.

Scientific Officer at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), 2002 - 2005 · 3 yrs, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Applied advanced process engineering to nuclear manufacturing systems, focusing on energy efficiency and complex R&D workflows.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Business Strategy, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi