Balasaheb Aher
Energy Transition | Strategy & Market Intelligence | Sales & Business Development | Area Director at Toastmasters | Siemens Scholar | IGTC Mumbai
- Role
- Senior Executive - Strategy & Portfolio Management at Aker Solutions
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Balasaheb Aher
Hey there, thanks for stopping by!I am Balasaheb Aher, a strategic analyst and consulting professional with nine years of experience at the intersection of energy markets, industrial sectors, strategy, and market & business intelligence. With a PG from the Indo-German Training Centre and a Mechanical Engineering background from Pune University, I currently work at Aker Solutions as a Senior Executive – Strategy & Portfolio Management.My work revolves around helping organizations make stronger, faster, and more future-ready decisions. I specialize in market analysis, competitor intelligence, financial modeling, and strategy development, transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. Whether it’s portfolio reviews, scenario planning, or executive storytelling, I enjoy bringing clarity to ambiguity and structure to strategy.Beyond work, I am deeply involved in Toastmasters International, where I serve as an Area Director (District 98) and Vice President – Education & Mentor at Dadar Toastmasters Club. Over the years, I’ve served as President, VP Education, and VP Membership, mentoring countless members and experiencing firsthand how communication can change people’s lives. This community keeps me grounded and fuels my passion for leadership.I have also contributed to Impact Consulting, supporting global events and conversations around sustainability, energy transition, and ESG. Adding value, whether through strategy, mentorship, or meaningful conversation, is what drives me.Outside the boardroom, you will find me playing cricket, running, binge‑watching movies and series, or exploring anything that pushes me toward personal growth.I am a sincere, result-oriented, techno-commercial professional who thrives in dynamic environments. I love solving problems, building relationships, and contributing wherever I can make a difference.Let’s connect, collaborate, and grow together.Cheers! 🥂
Experience
Senior Executive - Strategy & Portfolio Management
Jun 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Led strategy and management consulting initiatives, driving go-to-market planning, portfolio analysis, and scenario planning across Renewables, Upstream Oil & Gas, and Clean Tech (Hydrogen, CCUS) to deliver actionable insights for executive decision-making.• Conducted deep-dive market research and market sizing across energy verticals (FPSO, offshore wind, biofuels), supporting the Executive Management Team with opportunity assessments and value proposition development.• Developed strategic dashboards and market intelligence reports, enabling business development teams to identify pipeline opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and align with long-term business transformation roadmaps.• Provided insights on policy and regulatory frameworks, performed external environment analysis, and assessed global energy scenarios to inform market entry strategies and strategic beliefs.• Supported strategic planning and digital transformation initiatives through competitive benchmarking, SWOT analysis, and industry trends evaluation.• Delivered market intelligence and strategic reports for Entr (Aker Solutions’ consulting division), contributing to client-facing advisory projects and contract negotiation support.• Performed business research and profiling to support strategic alliances, M&A evaluations, and partnership development, enhancing account growth and client acquisition.• Conducted competitive intelligence to assess strategic direction, business segment planning, financial analysis, engineering expertise, and digital capability of competitors.• Managed and maintained databases and subscriptions from market research firms for data analytics and market insights.• Supported Business Development and Tender teams by identifying leads, generating new business opportunities.• Monitored industry news and trends to provide timely insights to senior management, including preparing the CEO’s bi-weekly market updates report, and developing market update posts.
Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
2011 — 2015
Late G.N.Sapkal College of Engineering, Nashik
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
2011 — 2015
Indo-German Training Centre
Post Graduate Programme in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
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