RANJIT GUPTA

Ranjit has extensive experience in Renewable Energy, Thermal Power and the O&G industry with specialities in Project Management, Business Development, Bidding, and Project Finance.

Prior to Azure Power, Ranjit co-founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ostro Energy where he spearheaded growth through a prudent renewable energy auction strategy entailing an equity investment of $280 million and a debt of about $900 million to build a 1100 MW renewables platform. Prior to Ostro, Ranjit co-founded Orange Renewable where he steered the capital raise of $65 mn equity and executed RE projects of 180 MW on BOO basis and developed a pipeline for another 350 MW. He has also served as founding CEO of Indiabulls Power, leading construction of over 5000 MW of Thermal Power projects. Prior to his, Ranjit worked at Schlumberger for 12 years in various field and management positions across various geographies.

Ranjit holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai.

MURALI SUBRAMANIAN

Murali comes with leadership experience in both structured and entrepreneurial environments in managing operations and building businesses in Energy, Power, Renewables and Infrastructure space.

Prior to Azure Power, Murali, co-founded and served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ostro Energy and oversaw the deployment of $280 mn equity capital raised from global PE Actis for the development and execution of 1100 MW renewable energy capacity. Prior to Ostro, Murali also co-founded Orange Renewable where he steered the enterprise from start-up stage into a profitable company, together with developing and executing projects of 180 MW capacity on Build-Own-Operate basis. Earlier, Murali worked with Indiabulls Power as COO where he executed the Group’s vision and strategy to become a serious IPP in the Power sector. Prior to this, Murali worked in Schlumberger in various field and management positions.

Murali holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France.

BARNEY RUSH

Since 2013, Barney S. Rush has served on the board of ISO – New England, the electric grid and wholesale market operator for six U.S. states. Since November 2015, Mr Rush has also been the Senior Representative of Fieldstone Africa, an investment bank raising capital for power projects in Africa. From July 2010 to December 2013, he served as an Operating Partner at Denham Capital Management, L.P., and from July 2003 to November 2009, he served as the CEO of H2Gen Innovations, Inc., a venture capital backed start-up which developed and manufactured skid-mounted hydrogen generators. In addition, Mr. Rush was Group CEO of Mirant Europe from August 1999 to May 2002, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bewag, the electric utility serving Berlin, Germany, from December 1997 to March 2002. Mr. Rush holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies from Harvard College and a Master’s degree in Public Affairs from Woodrow Wilson School of Princeton University.

ARNO HARRIS

Arno Harris founded Recurrent Energy, one of North America’s largest solar project developers, in 2006. He is a former founder and CEO of Prevalent Power, Inc. and played a key role in starting various companies including RedEnvelope, WineShopper.com and Novo Media Group, Inc. Mr Harris serves as a board member of Advanced Energy Economy Institute, board member emeritus and former board chair of the Solar Energy Industry Association. Mr Harris chairs the Leadership Council of Tipping Point, a grant-making organization dedicated to making poverty preventable and serves as an appointee to the Proposition 39 Citizens Oversight Board. Mr. Harris is a graduate of UC Berkeley.

SUPRIYA PRAKASH SEN

Supriya Prakash Sen has over 30 years of experience in banking, private equity, capital markets and multilateral funding and investment as well as significant involvement in sustainability initiatives globally and in India. Currently a Senior Advisor with Mckinsey & Co, she also serves as an independent director for firms and non-profits in Asia where her emphasis has been on strategy, governance and fund-raising. As a strategy consultant, she has advised clients in South East Asia, South Asia and China on innovative financing, policy and strategy development in transport, energy, urban and sustainable finance projects. She has also worked on differentiated funding models for enabling private investment in green infrastructure.

Previously, she worked as a private equity investor and project finance banker on climate- smart transactions in energy, mobility, telecom, urban & water, social infrastructure, and banking sectors in India, China, South East Asia and Middle East. She also has been in advisory and investment roles within Public Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects for banks and financial institutions, such as Citigroup Global Markets, Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank Group.

Ms. Sen holds an honours undergraduate degree in engineering from Bangalore University and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. Over the years, she also completed various executive development programs in strategic innovation, public policy and governance at Kennedy School of Government, Singapore Institute of Directors and Harvard Business School.

RAJENDRA PRASAD SINGH

Dr. R.P. Singh is the former Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation, a Government of India Enterprise and India’s largest electric transmission utility. He is known for his contributions in the Indian Power Sector particularly the establishment of the national power transmission grid and modern load dispatch centers. He was responsible for restoration and normalization during various natural calamity emergencies in India. He is the recipient of many national and international awards including from the World Bank, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI, USA), and the SCOPE Excellence Award. Dr. Singh is also a member of the board of directors of a number of top corporates in India. He is a respected author and has published two books. He holds a Post-Graduation degree in Mechanical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University (BHU). In recognition of his contributions, he was conferred with the Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by BHU in 2007.

SANJEEV AGGARWAL

Sanjeev Aggarwal is a co-founder of Helion Venture Partners and has served on the boards of Amba Research, MakeMyTrip Limited and UnitedLex Corporation. He is currently on the boards of IndiaHomes, Eye-Q Vision Private Limited, Clues Networks Inc. and Big Basket. Prior to Helion Venture Partners, Mr. Aggarwal was the founder and chief executive officer of Daksh. Earlier, he worked for 15 years with leading technology companies serving the domestic Indian market. Mr. Aggarwal led the strategic initiatives at Motorola India and has worked with Digital Equipment Corporation in delivering technology solutions. He has also served as the chief executive officer of 3COM India.

MUHAMMAD KHALID PEYRYE

Muhammad Khalid Peyrye heads the Corporate Secretarial and Administration cluster of AAA Global Services Ltd.  Mr. Peyrye has been involved as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Compliance officer of various companies involved in the financial services sector. He has worked for several years with a leading financial services company and accountancy firm and has extensive experience on company formations, company administration, corporate secretarial services, cross-border investment activities and corporate organizational transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. He also serves as a director on the board of several companies in Mauritius.

Mr. Peyrye holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Management from the University of Mauritius and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of the United Kingdom.

YUNG OY PIN (JANE) LUN LEUNG

Yung Oy Pin (Jane) Lun Leung has extensive experience as a professional in the financial services sector, particularly in accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate secretarial and administration, of the United Kingdom & Mauritius. Previously she has worked with Ascough Ward Chartered Accountants, Kingston Marks Chartered Certified Accountants and Deloitte & Touche across various sectors including financing, trading, manufacturing, property, construction, engineering & PPP projects, telecommunication, mining, gaming & hospitality. She also sits on the board of several global business companies.

Mrs. Lun Leung holds a Bachelor’s degree from South Bank University, London and is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

CYRIL CABANES

Cyril Cabanes is the Vice-President, Head of Infrastructure Transactions, Asia-Pacific at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). He has over 19 years of experience across all facets of infrastructure transactions including acquisitions, financing and fundraising. This includes his term at Marubeni Corp., where he led the Asian IPP investment team in Singapore. Previously, Cyril was Director and Portfolio Manager at Deutsche Bank, where he was responsible for acquisitions, capital raising and product development for Asia-Pacific. Prior to that, Cyril spent 10 years in investment banking and financial markets with RBS, BNP Paribas and UBS. Cyril holds a Masters from ESCP-Europe and an MBA from Drexel University.

DEEPAK MALHOTRA

Deepak Malhotra is Director, Infrastructure, South Asia at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). He has over 18 years of experience across all facets of infrastructure. Before joining CDPQ in 2018, Mr. Malhotra worked with International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group, where he led many debt and equity investments in the infrastructure sector. Prior to IFC, Mr. Malhotra worked with one of the leading credit rating agencies in India and in the Merchant Navy. Mr. Malhotra holds a Bachelors Degree from Delhi University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

PAWAN KUMAR AGRAWAL

Pawan has experience in corporate and structured finance, portfolio monitoring, financial analysis, credit rating, business development and relationship management in the infrastructure sector with special focus on renewable energy. Previously, he was the Chief Investment Officer of Azure Power and overlooked the capital and investment portfolios for the company. Prior to Azure Power, Pawan has served as Group President II & Dy. Head – Corporate Finance Infrastructure Banking and National Head Renewable Energy at YES Bank. Pawan was instrumental in issuance of India’s first Green Bond as well as India’s first IIFCL/ADB braced Partial Credit Enhanced Bond in Indian Solar Sector. Pawan has also worked with CRISIL, Indian-Oil and Ernst & Young.

Pawan is a Rankholder Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University, and has also cleared all 3 levels of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA, USA).

PREET SANDHU

Leads Technology, Design, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Regulatory, Quality and Safety Health & Environment (SHES) functions at Azure Power.

Preet has experience of working in civil construction and project development in regulated sectors in India with expertise in transportation, energy and land development. Under his leadership at Azure Power, over 1,000 MWs of solar PV plants have been constructed and several MWs are under development.

Preet holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Guru Nanak Dev University.

Mili Saxena

Mili comes with a rich experience in handling various HR roles across industry segments viz. IT, ITES and Airports (Infrastructure). She has led the talent, diversity and organization development at GMR Corporate. She was a significant enabler in delivering business vision at GMR Airports Ltd and embedded performance culture at Delhi International Airport Ltd. She led talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits at Keane India Ltd, Jobsahead.com and Systems America India Ltd.

Mili holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration in Human Resources and Marketing from MDS University, Ajmer and BA English (Hons.) From Delhi University. She has undergone Management Development Program on Emerging Leadership Program sponsored by GMR.

Kuldeep Jain

Kuldeep brings with him 34+ years of rich experience in the power sector across project management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M). Prior to Azure Power, Kuldeep served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vikram Solar, leading the domestic and international platforms for rooftop and ground-mounted solar power projects. Prior to this, he completed successful stints in various management positions across business development, operations, and project development at Sangam Renewables, Astonfield, Lanco Solar, Wartsila, Triveni Engineering, and BST Limited. He has handled various Solar PV projects and 3rd party EPC projects at Ground, Marine & Navy Shipyards, including piping projects, hydropower projects and  fuel-based power plants across India, Middle East & Africa

Kuldeep holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has completed his Executive MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management.

SAMITLA SUBBA

Samitla has experience in marketing strategy, public relations and communications. She tracks all policy matters in the renewable energy space, liaises with policy and regulatory stakeholders on various short & long-term reforms to secure a stable and predictable regulatory environment for the sector. She also leads corporate communications for the company and focuses on building relationships with the company’s key stakeholders including investors, customers and media. She was a key member in taking the company to its initial public offering on NYSE in 2016. Prior to Azure Power, Samitla worked with Northern Trust as Financial Analyst.

Samitla holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bangalore University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.

NATHAN JUDGE

Nathan has experience working in the financial industry across sectors including alternative energy, utilities and MLPs/pipelines. Prior to Azure Power, Nathan has served as senior sell side analyst with several firms including Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Janney Montgomery Scott and Atlantic Equities and was ranked as the #1 analyst in Europe over many years for his analysis and stock picking. He has also served as an adviser to many S&P 500 companies about investor relations, strategy, and capital raising.

Nathan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Texas Christian University.

GAURANG SETHI

Gaurang has cross functional experience across the power & renewables sector, which covers bidding strategy, sustainability and energy markets. Under his leadership at Azure Power, the company’s portfolio has grown by over 2,500 MWs. Prior to joining Azure Power, Gaurang has worked with Vestas Wind India, Caterpillar Inc., and other clean energy startups.

Gaurang holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology. He also holds Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance & Strategy and another Master’s degree in Energy & Sustainability, from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

AKRITI GANDOTRA

Akriti brings in with her rich and diverse experience in undertaking complex legal and regulatory issues. She has been involved in several crucial projects in diverse areas of law including Power and Energy, Corporate and Commercial Laws, Intellectual Property, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. At Azure, she has been instrumental in strategizing and driving litigations and non-adversarial tariff claims before various Electricity Regulatory Commissions, negotiating complex documentation, providing cross-functional strategic support by advancing business interest within the legal parameters. Prior to joining Azure Power, Akriti has worked with S&R Associates, A&M Law offices and at Chambers of Senior Advocate, Mr. Ritin Rai. She has also represented the Government of India before Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India in Service, Tax and Constitutional matters.

Akriti holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (Hons) from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Faculty of Law, Delhi University. She is registered with the Bar Council of India.

Sarvesh Kumar Singh

Sarvesh brings with him 24 years of techno-commercial experience in the power sector, including 10+ years of experience as head of contracts, commercial, and business development. Prior to joining Azure Power, he was associated with Sarkun Solar Private Limited where he was instrumental in developing a 290 MW solar business for the group and leading the business development for a 1,320 MW thermal project. Earlier he had worked with Hindalco, Reliance Energy, Bajaj Energy, and Indiabulls Power Limited in various management roles across procurement, project management, and O&M of solar power.

Sarvesh holds a B.E. degree from Motilal Nehru Institute of Technology and has completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from MDI, Gurugram.

Kapil Kumar

Kapil brings with him 14 years of extensive global experience in the solar energy sector. Prior to joining Azure Power, he was associated with Fortum Solar India Private Limited and was instrumental for its success in India, while leading technology team experts in India and Finland. While in Fortum, he was also responsible for various greenfield/brownfield projects development in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Finland. Prior to this, he worked with the ETA Ascon group to establish its EPC arm for utility-scale solar power plants. He has also been associated with CSEM-UAE Innovation Center, a non-profit joint venture company of Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology and Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) - United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Kapil holds B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, Bombay. He has also been awarded Diploma in Leadership under Hanken & SSE Executive Education, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden.