Arshad M. Zahidi
SVP Global Integration & Operations @Skypower Global
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WORK HISTORY
SVP Global Integration & Operations @Skypower Global
CA
The largest developer and owner of utility-scale solar energy projects, SkyPower has built, assembled and acquired an extensive pipeline of over 25 GW worldwide.• Directly responsible for the execution of Green Giant, Solar PV project in Uzbekistan; siting, permitting, technology selection, commercial strategy, construction, commissioning and operations.• Mandated to integrate Project Development, Execution & Operational phases of a 25 GW business pipeline in Africa, Asia, MENAT & CIS regions
EDUCATION
Government College University, Lahore
High School, Pre-Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ARSHAD M. ZAHIDI
PROFILE A self-motivated, collaborative, solution focused professional with solid analytical, strategic, leadership, operational, and financial business skills, Arshad presents- Strong Leadership skills; managed operations of a utility with multiple power plants & transmission network - Successfully managed Petrochemical, Manufacturing and Electric Utility portfolios in collaboration with Board & CEO’s - Proven Leadership in managing large capital projects & clean energy programs; executed projects worth over $1.7 Billion - Expertise in identifying strategic opportunities and execution through projects, mergers, acquisitions and JV’s ($1.5 Billion)- Skilled in due diligence, business process re-engineering, change management & turnaround strategies KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Successfully managed the Operations of a electric utility (Generation & Transmission Business Units) • Played a leadership role in the business turnaround of an underperforming electric Utility to achieve a net $427M EBIDTA increase from negative $87M that had persisted for 17 years • Developed and steered organizational Business plans, human resource realignment, operational policies, controls and strategic initiatives for the business units with a total staffing of 1800 employees. • Project Development and execution of Solar PV renewable power projects in Uzbekistan • Led the development, execution and operations of 7 greenfield power plants (1277MW) resulting in 10% increase in overall fleet efficiency • Implemented energy efficiency/capacity enhancement upgrades on 3 Simple Cycle power plants (50MW) • Spearheaded the engineering & construction of 13x132KV sub-stations and 120Km Transmission lines • Conceived & implemented grid digitization strategy through execution of SCADA project across high and low voltage transmission network of a utility • PMO responsibilities for Infrastructure projects worth over $500M at Bruce Power (Nuclear power plant) • Performed business case study for a 350MW onshore Wind project as part of clean energy initiative • Participated in 3 M&A transactions across manufacturing, power and petrochemical industries • Developed and commercialized a $320M Transmission Expansion Project • Led the business development of a US$ 1 Billion 700MW green-field Coal fired power plant • Plant Manager of 1550 TPD Ammonia and 2100 TPD Urea plants for over 6 yrs. with sustained production targets • Lead process design engineer for 100KT/annum Urea plant capacity Debottlenecking Project (DBM to construction)
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