Rohit is an Indian-born intrapreneur and Singapore-based investor. He has more than 16 years of private equity, banking and consulting experience. He is currently the Head of SMBC-Aravest Infrastructure Fund, with overall responsibility to manage third-party capital owning a portfolio of companies focusing on “sustainable  infrastructure” in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, in his personal capacity, Rohit has been investing in young and fast-growing companies with a strong focus on the energy, cleantech, D2C and deep-tech sectors.

Director at SMBC-Aravest Infrastructure Fund, leading investments in infrastructure throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He has over 12 years of experience in infrastructure investment, specializing in renewable energy projects, including hydro, solar, and wind energy. Previously, he worked with SunEdison and Nexif Energy, bringing extensive expertise in managing transactions related to acquisition, project finance and cross-border strategic partnerships to promote sustainable development across diverse markets.

Managing director of Green Tower, involved as board member with several initiatives in the energy transition sector in Europe and Asia Pacific. Previously financial advisor, with more than a decade experience in renewable energy globally, offering project equity and non-recourse debt structuring, mergers & acquisitions, tender support, market intelligence, modelling, and valuation services.

Experienced CEO and investor across Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa with more than 15 years of experience in the energy transition sector. Proven track record of building and leading teams, origination, direct investment, partner and customer management, project development, legal and contract management, strategy fund and corporate fundraising debt solutions and serving as governance lead (as a director and investment and project development decision-making committees).

Senior investment professional and management executive, having held multiple board roles, with experience across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. More than 15 years working in direct investment, project development and fundraising roles, building clean, renewable and distributed energy infrastructure projects. Held leadership roles with responsibility for strategy, investment management, fundraising, and building out teams and start-up platforms for expansion. Managed and implemented best practice ESG principles, in collaboration with investors.

Experienced CEO and investor across Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa with more than 15 years of experience in the energy transition sector. Proven track record of building and leading teams, origination, direct investment, partner and customer management, project development, legal and contract management, strategy fund and corporate fundraising debt solutions and serving as governance lead (as a director and investment and project development decision-making committees).

Senior investment professional and management executive, having held multiple board roles, with experience across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. More than 15 years working in direct investment, project development and fundraising roles, building clean, renewable and distributed energy infrastructure projects. Held leadership roles with responsibility for strategy, investment management, fundraising, and building out teams and start-up platforms for expansion. Managed and implemented best practice ESG principles, in collaboration with investors.

Investment professional with experience in investment analysis, valuations, financial reporting, and accounting. Experienced in various stages of the renewable energy investment cycle including fundraising (equity and debt), mergers and acquisitions, project investment and development, contract management, and performance monitoring.

Investment professional with experience in financial modelling and valuation of businesses and financial instruments for both transactional and financial reporting purposes in multiple industries, including energy, agriculture, education, and logistics.

Investment professional with experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, asset management, and strategic planning within private equity real estate and sustainable finance. Proficient in various stages of the investment cycle, including capital raising, project development, financial due diligence, and investor reporting.

Senior executive with more than 30 years’ experience in technical, management and leadership positions in energy and environmental services in Asia, Europe and the United States. Proven track record and skills comprising strategy, business development, mergers & acquisitions, project management & delivery, operations as well as cross-functional team building.

Energy as a Service specialist with over 10 years of experience in the engineering, construction, and energy efficiency sector, specifically in cooling and industrial utilities solutions. Most recently led as regional managing director and partner a consultant company specialized in district cooling system and energy efficiency solution. Substantial additive experience including engineering, commercial negotiation, implementation and operation of district cooling system and energy as a service solution for commercial and industrial customers of large public listed multinational utility companies.

Licensed Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer (top level) of Council of​ Engineers​ Thailand (COE).​ More than 23 years of core experience in the design, fabrication and installation of industrial energy systems including ​air​ ventilation systems, dust collector systems, power piping systems, power boilers, biomass power plants and waste​-to-energy (incineration) plants.

Mechanical engineer with 13 years of experience in the design of air conditioning and ventilation systems. Strong background in mechanical engineering principles and air-conditioning systems. Experienced in both conceptual and detailed design stages across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

A mechanical engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, chiller plant systems, and thermal energy storage. Experienced in delivering efficient cooling and industrial utility solutions, with a focus on optimizing energy performance and system reliability.

Seasoned investment professional with over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector in India, specifically in solar, wind, and hybrid technologies. Most recently led the investment function for one of India’s largest renewable energy IPP, successfully raising over US$500m in equity and quasi-equity from a diverse set of international institutional investors. Substantial additive experience including founding a start-up, asset-level investments, portfolio management, investor relations, bidding strategy and finance.

Hiten brings over 20 years of experience across diverse industries – Energy, Industrials, Utilities, Building Materials, Consumer Goods and IT / Datacentres. Over his career, Hiten has held board and leadership roles for large, global organizations and brings a track record for building and leading teams, creating and scaling up businesses, general management, P&L oversight, business strategy and operations & project management.

Project professional with over 20 years of experience in delivering renewable energy such as solar, wind and bio-CNG, as well as thermal power including coal and combined cycle. Proven expertise in end-to-end project management, operations, and execution across diverse technologies and geographies, with a strong track record of leading complex infrastructure developments from concept to completion.

Certified energy auditor and Energy as a Service specialist with over 20 years of experience in managing techno-commercial sales for utility solutions across heat recovery, energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction. Proven track record within medium and large sized commercial and industrial sectors, having recently led country sales for the Energy Management Services business of a large Indian multinational.

• Renewable energy specialist with near ten years of experience in building and scaling ventures across India. During his career, he has been part of and led end-to-end business development, driving expansion from early-stage portfolios to multi-hundred megawatt platforms. In addition, his experience extends to unlocking new markets, forging strategic partnerships, engaging commercial and industrial customers, and managing stakeholders across levels. Brings strong expertise in post-acquisition integration and operational leadership, driving consistent commercial success in both onsite and grid-wheeled renewable energy.

Finance professional with over ten years of experience in the infrastructure sector, specifically in power generation and transmission as well as railways. Expertise includes financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, audit, corporate finance, and financial due diligence. Extensive experience in working with governments and multilateral agencies, particularly in financial and corporate strategy, bid process management, institutional strengthening, and capacity building

Renewable Energy Professional with ~ 14 years of experience in Turnkey EPC Power Projects across segments like Rooftop Solar, Utility Scale Solar & Wind and BESS Projects in regions of Asia & USA. Skilled in Operations Management including Pre Sales Proposals, Renewable Advisory, Design Engineering, Cost Optimization, Project Management, Contract Management, Procurement & Market Intelligence.

Corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience with specialisation in Energy and Infrastructure Projects, covering drafting, negotiations, review of complex contracts and agreements, advising on regulatory and compliance matters, managing disputes and litigation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Possess extensive experience dealing with corporate and government clients across the APAC region, and was involved in providing policy and regulatory advice as well.

Legal professional with over six years of experience in advising on energy and infrastructure projects across the Asia-Pacific region. Expertise includes drafting and negotiating complex project agreements, structuring and executing mergers and acquisitions, asset transfers, and cross-border financing arrangements, with a particular focus on renewable energy projects. Extensive experience in managing regulatory compliance and overseeing corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions including supporting market entry initiatives, project development, and legal risk management for utility-scale renewable projects.

Experienced in supporting accounting, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning. Adept at overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering actionable financial insights to drive decision-making and growth.

Results-driven professional with a proven track record of operating power infrastructure and supply contracts with key competencies project development. Highly experienced in turnkey services, project implementation in renewables and energy storage solutions; highly experienced in power supply deals and structuring.

Energy as a service specialist with over 20 years of experience in engineering, design, construction and energy efficiency sectors, especially in cooling, compressed air and other industrial utilities. Most recently serve as engineering director of a large publicly listed multinational utility company and qualified energy services company specialized in district cooling system, cooling energy efficiency solution and renewable energy.

Seasoned expert in energy management, engineering optimization, and project management, with over 19 years of cross-functional experience. He holds multiple doctoral degrees and is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (UK). Licensed in Spain and the Philippines, he leads innovative, multi-disciplinary projects that drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Business, Organizational & Technical development professional with expertise in driving engineering projects across traditional energy and renewables sectors including Solar, Cooling, Bio-Energy, and Cogeneration markets. Over 25 years of serving multinationals, with proven ability to develop and execute strategic technology & business plans, establish partnerships, and expand market presence within the industrial and commercial and hospitality sectors in SEA.