Vivek Aggarwal

About Vivek Aggarwal

Have you ever wondered how 18+ years of my journey facilitated to revolutionize the energy landscape? I’m a seasoned energy transformation professional with a proven track record across nine emerging economies. I thrive on turning complex challenges into actionable, measurable outcomes in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. My Journey & Quantifiable Impact- Transformative Leadership: • Spearheaded 86+ consulting mandates across India, Malawi, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Philippines, Kenya, and beyond. • Drove sustainable mobility by deploying electric three-wheelers, electric two-wheelers, and electric buses, charging stations, and financing under USAID SPARC. • Achieved up to a 20% reduction in project timelines using a structure AI-139 approach & logic trees to structure the problem • Achieved 15% cost savings against global benchmarks in several strategy / process improvement projects for the Client. • Led/ part of projects with varying degree of the issues for wide variety of Clients including donor agencies, financial institutions, public sector entities, developers, regulators, utilities, and for different technologies- Strategic & Technical Expertise: • Improved renewable adoption and grid stability by up to 40% through initiatives in solar, onshore/offshore wind, tidal energy, and pumped storage. • Developed policy and regulatory frameworks that streamlined compliance and influenced national energy strategies. • Championed investment models securing over $500M in climate finance- Leadership & Innovation: • Led cross-cultural teams of 2 to 10 members, leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and drive results. • As a Six Sigma Green Belt certified professional, I blend operational rigor with innovative strategies to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes- Looking Ahead: I am committed to accelerating the energy transition toward a resilient, self-reliant, and net‑zero future. My goal is to further leverage expertise in renewable energy, climate finance, and project management to create scalable solutions that reshape the global energy landscape- Let’s Connect: If you’re passionate about sustainable change, innovative energy solutions, or smart mobility, let’s explore opportunities to collaborate and drive impactful change together!

Experience

1. Associate Director

   KPMG India

   Apr 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Role overview:At KPMG India, I drive transformative energy and renewable power initiatives by leading global teams in policy reforms, strategic planning, and high-impact projects. My focus is on redefining sustainable energy solutions through innovative project management and effective stakeholder collaboration.Key Responsibilities:• Global Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams to execute complex projects in energy policy, infrastructure development, and investment strategies across emerging markets.• Strategic Engagement: Built and nurtured partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Power, MNRE, CESL, CEA, SIPCOT, GERMI, PFC, ISA, and EESL.• Innovative Execution: Led initiatives in electric mobility, offshore wind, open-access renewable energy, and solar PV integration with EVs.Key Achievements:• Electric Mobility Rollout: Spearheaded India’s largest deployment by procuring and integrating electric three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and buses, while expanding the supporting charging infrastructure.• Future Mobility Park: Led the initiative in Tamil Nadu to establish a climate-resilient ecosystem for EVs, drones, and autonomous vehicles.• EV & Battery Lab Feasibility: Designed a comprehensive feasibility study for the Government of Gujarat, boosting EV ecosystem readiness.• Solar E-Mobility Assessments: Conducted multi-country studies that shaped sustainable transportation policies and refined technical strategies.• Carbon Credit & Offshore Wind Models: Strengthened carbon credit markets under the UJALA scheme and developed innovative business models for offshore wind initiatives.• SPARK Digital Platform: Developed SPARK, an AI-powered digital knowledge management system for the Central Electricity Authority, enhancing regulatory decision-making.

Education

• International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

  Advanced Certification Programme in Data Science, Business Analytics

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute

  Post graduate diploma in Theology, Theology

  2013 — 2014

• All India Management Association (AIMA)

  PGCM, Finance

  2007 — 2008

• Asian Institute of Quality Management

  Certification, Six sigma green belt

  2007 — 2007

• Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies

  BTech, Electrical & Electronics

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  MBA, Finance, General

  2009 — 2011

• 2005 Hewlett

  2007 B. Tech, Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  2005 — 2005