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Saurabh Kumar to lead GEAPP

Kumar will be responsible for the organisation’s operations and drive its growth.

Saurabh Kumar, Head, GEAPP India

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has announced the appointment of Saurabh Kumar as the Head of GEAPP in India. GEAPP is an alliance of philanthropy, local entrepreneurs, government, technology, policy, and finance, with a singular focus on solving energy poverty within a green energy transition.

Saurabh Kumar brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, with expertise across technology, marketing, and finance.  As the Head of GEAPP in India, Saurabh Kumar will lead the organisation’s operations and drive its growth in this critical market.

GEAPP is a catalytic global partnership formed to tackle the twin perils of climate change and energy poverty by accelerating renewable energy in developing countries. India represents a core part of this effort – other countries can learn from the leadership and policy advances already playing out here. Kumar’s experience, his commitment, and deep understanding of sustainability will be critical in driving GEAPP’s mission forward, shares Simon Harford, Global CEO, GEAPP.  

Kumar brings a robust understanding of the energy sector and will enable them to drive energy transition conversations in India. He will utilise the learnings and networks he has built over the years to implement path-breaking initiatives, forging critical partnerships in India and beyond, feels Ravi Venkatesan, Global Chairman of GEAPP. 

At the same time, Kumar is honoured and excited to join GEAPP in India. According to him, GEAPP is driven to lead critical dialogues in India and support innovative solutions for climate change. With the right partnerships, strategies, and innovation, GEAPP can achieve its goal of providing affordable and sustainable energy solutions to all, while addressing the climate crisis.