Vishal Tewari is a Specialist at the South Asia Regional Energy Partnership program, focusing on e-mobility and renewable energy in South Asia. With previous roles at PwC India and Adani Group, he specializes in renewable project appraisal and policy frameworks. Vishal holds a Master's in Solar Energy from CSIR, Delhi.

Akash is a seasoned professional with a track record of six years in the field of sustainable transportation and energy transition. His experience includes collaborations with various bilateral and multilateral agencies, government ministries, departments, and private sector enterprises. His primary roles have encompassed diverse tasks such as conducting market research, formulating policy and regulatory frameworks, devising transport and infrastructure plans, assessing socio-economic impacts, devising market entry strategies, conducting stakeholder consultations, facilitating skill development, and providing comprehensive landscape analysis.

Nishant Goel works as a Clean Energy Financing Specialist at RTI International, offering technical assistance on financing strategies and procurement optimization to public sector units and central government agencies. He excels in helping companies secure funding from development financial institutions, private equity, venture capital, and strategic investors. His expertise extends to various innovative financing instruments, including green bonds, Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), structured capital, and venture debt.

Vivek Salwan is an Investment Facilitation Expert at RTI International in Delhi, focusing on clean energy transition in South Asia. Previously, he was Chief of Staff at Rupeek and an Investment and Resolution Manager at Edelweiss Financial Services. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.

Shilpi has a decade long experience across multiple domains ranging from biofuels, corporate and government climate action programs, electric vehicle mobility transition, project management, renewable energy feasibility at rural sectors, and solar rooftop. She holds expertise in policy research, government partnerships, research products at the intersection of public good and sustainability. Prior to joining USAID’s SAREP, she worked at Ola Mobility Institute where she led the Electric Mobility work, influencing policy decisions through research. Shilpi holds a master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Engineering & Management from TERI University. Additionally, she is a part of the first cohort of Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2022-23 by the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, Yale University.

Maitreyi is a power sector professional working towards the realization of a sustainable clean energy transition in South Asia and the South East Asia region. She has a background in environmental research, previously serving as a Deputy Programme Manager at the Centre for Science and Environment and DowntoEarth in New Delhi. Ms. Karthik holds an MTech in Renewable Energy & Engineering Management from the TERI School of Advanced Studies, which she completed in 2019.

Arneet is a seasoned power market professional with over seven years of experience in the energy sector. She has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, understanding regulatory and policy frameworks, deal origination, and tracking opportunities. Her skills extend to commercial analysis, market research, data analysis, and assessing client needs.

Mr. Panda is an international energy expert, electrical engineer, management, research, energy policy, development, strategy, and multiregional energy system professional with expertise in regional power and energy markets. Mr. Panda is a trained electrical engineer with an MBA in energy and holds advanced postgraduate degrees in engineering management and in power transmission and distribution engineering.