Ann Josey is a Senior Research Associate with Prayas (Energy Group). Since 2011 her work at Prayas has focussed on techno-economic challenges before the electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the context of energy transitions, trends in open access and captive options as well as assessment of the associated policy and regulatory frameworks. She has been leading Prayas's work on understanding the role of electricity subsidies, financial viability issues of DISCOMs and understanding state level policy trends in the context of the transition. Of late, she has been working on potential innovations tariff design and power procurement required to manage demand uncertainty facing DISCOMs in India. Ann has been engaging with government agencies, regulators and consumer groups on many of these issues at the central and state level. She has a masters degree in Economics.

Before founding CDP India in 2012, Daman has spent over three decades writing and researching on environment and development issues in India. He worked as an independent researcher and journalist primarily on environment and climate change issues, executing projects for ERM UK, Worldwatch Institute, The Climate Group, Bureau of Energy Efficiency among others. Prior to his consultancy assignments, he headed the Research and Mission Programme Division of the National Geographic Channel in India for five years. He started his career as a journalist and has worked with major national dailies like The Times of India, The Pioneer, Business Standard, and The Indian Express.

Divya Sharma is the Executive Director at Climate Group’s India office. A thought leader, researcher, academician she comes with experience spanning nearly two decade operating throughout India and internationally within sustainable urban development and climate resilience space. Divya comes with a Doctorate in urban climate resilience and a Master’s in urban development planning. She has extensively worked with national, state and municipal governments in India and abroad; regional, national and international development agencies and foundations and international research community and academia. She has been on some prestigious advisory positions on international and national networks for sustainable development and climate change internationally and at national level.

Mr. Ganesh Srinivasan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited. The company is a Public Private Partnership (Joint Venture) between Tata Power and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, supplying electricity to a populace of over 7 million in North Delhi. He brings with him two decades of experience in areas like power utility, infrastructure (cement, steel), automotive, product development & manufacturing. He spearheaded strategy, operations, transformation & organizational development in his preceding roles. In his previous stint, Mr. Srinivasan was the Chief - Transmission & Distribution, Tata Power, Mumbai and has also served there as the Head Strategy & Corporate Planning Division. He has been with Tata Power since September 2012. Mr. Srinivasan started his career with Cummins Inc. and has also worked with McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm. He is a regular speaker at the industry forums and seminars where he champions the cause of developing ‘Utilities of the Future’ with sustainability and strategic planning at the core. He is a B Tech from IIT Madras, an MBA from The Indian School of Business and holds a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, USA.

Mr M B Rajesh Gowda is the Managing Director of Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM). Karnataka leads the country in renewable energy production and Bengaluru has many successful solar installations, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd (BESCOM). BESCOM has a target of generating 1200 MW electricity from rooftop solar panels by 2022. BESCOM has achieved only 140 MW from solar rooftop so far.

Pinaki Bhattacharya is the Co-Founder, MD & CEO of Amp Energy India, a leading renewable energy player in India. With a portfolio of 1GW+ across 15 states, Amp Energy India is committed to providing renewable energy solutions and driving responsible growth while building a balanced portfolio of C&I and utility customers. Pinaki Bhattacharyya has 21 years+ of experience in India, US and Europe across PE, business incubation, leadership, operating and financing roles in the renewable energy. Prior to Amp, Pinaki was the CFO of Sterlite Power, India's leading transmission player. Additionally, he was the founding team member and CFO of one of the largest renewable IPPs in India (Sembcorp Green Infra) and also the founding team member of the first renewable energy project equity fund in US, New Energy Capital. He has managed the largest and most diversified renewable energy private equity portfolio of USD 300M for IDFC Private Equity. He has worked across the value chain in both renewable and thermal power generation at ALSTOM and Shell-Bechtel venture, Intergen. He is an MBA from Cornell University and B.E. from Delhi College of Engineering.

Mr. Ravi Singh is the Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) India. Prior to his present responsibility, he worked with two international banks before moving to pursue the larger cause of conservation. His abiding interest in the conservation of nature led to his association with several conservation organisations like WWF and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). As head of WWF – India he contributes to conserve biodiversity, promote sustainability and provide leadership to the organization while working on key facets of nature conservation. A keen sportsman, a trekker, and traveller, a historian and reader, his varied interests and hobbies are linked with his core interest in nature and conservation.

Mr Sandeep Chandna is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Tech Mahindra. With more than 25 years of experience in leveraging strategic public affairs, corporate responsibility, sustainability, and communication principles to generate business and brand value, Sandeep has played a crucial role in implementing sustainable business practices at Tech Mahindra. Mr Chandna has been closely working with professionals across all levels of the enterprise (from Board of Directors to front lines), non-profit agencies, and leading Global policy makers to drive organizational innovation and enhance business resilience. He has spearheaded many Sustainability projects for Tech Mahindra such as the adoption of Low Emission Technology, implementing an internal Carbon Price, ensuring the approval of our Science Based Targets from SBTi, and advocating personal sustainability across the Organization.

Mr Vikram Sridharan is the General Manager Public Policy at Amazon Internet Services Private Limited where he leads the Infrastructure and Energy Policy work in India. He has over 20 years of experience across various organizations in the areas of public policy, public affairs, corporate social responsibility and in managing business teams. Mr. Sridharan works closely with the government, trade associations, and other external stakeholders on a range of policy issues impacting infrastructure and energy.