Vandan Divatia

About Vandan Divatia

Visionary energy executive with a proven record of shaping policy, building strategy, and driving transformational growth across the power sector. I currently lead key initiatives at Eversource, where I am responsible for policies that guide planning and development of grid infrastructure, and the technical, developmental, and commercial integration of solar, energy storage, wind, and natural gas resources across New England.My experience bridges technical excellence with strategic leadership — overseeing all aspects of NERC regulatory compliance to ensure the safety and reliability of the grid, while also directing economic analyses that quantify the financial impacts of infrastructure investments on regional energy markets.Beyond technical leadership, I bring strong business acumen, identifying and developing strategic business opportunities to position the grid for emerging needs — including data centers, industrial growth, and transportation electrification. As a strategic executive, I cultivate stakeholder relationships, drive cross-sector collaboration, and advance initiatives that align corporate strategy with evolving market demands.Serving on multiple boards, I have demonstrated governance expertise and an ability to navigate complex decision-making environments at the executive level. My entrepreneurial background in advising and owning businesses has further honed my ability to deliver financial discipline, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth with limited resources.I am passionate about building organizations that not only adapt to the future of energy but lead it — aligning people, technology, and business strategy to achieve transformational impact.

Experience

1. Board of Directors

   Northeast Energy & Commerce Association

   Mar 2019 — Present

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Executive Certificate Strategy and Innovation

  2018 — 2018

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  B.S., Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1997 — 2001

• University of Connecticut School of Business

  Executive Program in Utility Management & Operations

  2008 — 2009

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  M.S., Electric Power

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Wind
• Electric Power
• Nerc
• Power Systems
• Energy
• Cleantech
• Project Management
• Engineering Management
• Substation
• Transmission
• Energy Efficiency
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Program Management
• Energy Conservation
• Nuclear
• Solar Energy
• Project Engineering
• Energy Policy
• Ms Project
• Power Distribution
• Power Plants
• Natural Gas
• Electricity Markets
• Troubleshooting
• Scada
• Smart Grid
• Power Generation
• Management
• Energy Management
• Alternative Energy
• Contract Management
• Electricians
• Electrical Engineering
• Strategy
• High Voltage