Great Minds @ Work

Puneet Katyal

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Puneet Katyal is Subject Matter Expert on Climate Action with over two and a half decades of opulent result-oriented experience in Carbon Markets, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Sustainability, and Energy Efficiency. A Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering coupled up with Masters in Business Administration from IIM Calcutta, Mr. Katyal possesses a potent blend of techno-managerial expertise that gives him unmatched proficiency to advise upon and manage Carbon Portfolios of myriad Renewable Energy Projects as well as evolving new domains in the Carbon Space. Mr. Puneet Katyal has worked on multi-faceted assignments with prestigious institutions including TERI, World Bank Group, European Commission and Wind World Group amongst others. Additionally, Mr. Katyal has also held the Place of Pride on several Advisory Panels created by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He has been spearheading Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited right from its inception. Under his aegis the Organization is making steadfast progress to become a Premium Institution in the Global Carbon Market and Environmental Sustainability Domain, simultaneously contributing towards the overall well-being of communities thereby optimising shared wealth for all stakeholders. An ardent believer and implementer of the axiom that Human Resources must be recruited for the right attitude and trained for relevant skills; Mr. Puneet Katyal leads by example in identifying and nurturing the talent-pool at his Organization with utmost Honesty of Purpose in an endeavour to bring out the best in his people.

Agrah Mehta

Sr. Manager – Carbon and Sustainability

Agrah is a polite and sincere personnel with fire in his belly to keep striving until the goals and responsibilities vested on him are achieved. He is a seasoned Marketing and Sales Professional bringing over 6 years of illustrious experience across various Industries. He has deftly handled Business Development and MARCOM assignments. Being an Electrical and Electronics Engineer and holding Master’s in Business Administration, Agrah prides of that edge for taking up technical processes that go into validation and verification of clean energy projects for accelerating Climate Action.

Amit Narvekar

Manager- Trading

Amit Narvekar is a result oriented Renewable and Sustainable Energy Professional with 6 years of gratifying cumulative experience at reputed organizations like REConnect Energy Solutions and Infinite Solutions. He started his career as a Business Analyst and was subsequently promoted as a Manager. He has also served as a Senior Analyst – Business Development before taking up the assignment at Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited. His expertise lies in Renewable Energy Consulting, Carbon Trading, I-REC Trading, Renewable Forecasting and Scheduling, Power Trading, and Business Development. His ability to break his workload into finite timebound segments makes him focused and efficient.

Bharati Kotian

AGM – Finance and Accounts

Senior Finance and Accounts Manager with 18 Years of Experience in Financial Accounting, Audit and Assurance along with Corporate and LLP Laws. She is also responsible for Statutory Compliances, Projection of Financial Statements and putting in place the Budgetary System for the Organisation. Having worked with Organisations like R. B. Shah & Company, U. G. Enterprise, A. M. Solanki and Associates and Sadguru Brothers, Bharati has put her acumen and expertise to prolific use. She is a seasoned Team Leader, Presenter, Communicator and works seamlessly with all levels of the Corporation. An out-of-the-box thinker with the ability to integrate technology with best practices to increase accuracy and efficiency of accounting practices, Bharati Kotian doesn’t give up till she finds her way out in the best interest of the Organization.

Dhruv Kohli

Asst. Manager – Carbon and Sustainability

Dhruv Kohli has an earnest desire to contribute to Climate Change Mitigation and firmly upholds the belief of the Organization that Trading of Carbon Instruments helps driving Climate Finance to the projects that need it the most for sustenance. With an MBA in Finance and Strategy & Innovation Management and a B. Tech in Civil Engineering from NMIMS, Mumbai, Dhruv has a strong academic background that enhances his capabilities to trade in the Carbon Markets. A fresher with path breaking and fresh ideas on Sustainability and Carbon Management is how Dhruv is described in the Organization. Through his academic projects and internships, Dhruv has gained hands-on experience in areas such as renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable urban development. As a Management Trainee, Dhruv has the right attitude to unlearn, learn and grow along with the Organization. He is an affable colleague, quick learner, self-motivated and an effective communicator who is forever ready for taking new challenges head on. With his unique skillset and passion for sustainability, Dhruv is well poised to make a meaningful contribution to this field in the years that follow.

Gripsy George

AGM - Executive Assistant to CEO and People's Officer

Meticulous and task driven Executive Assistant with 13 years of Administrative Experience in managing Client-Centric Office Operations. She is equipped with exceptional ability to facilitate all aspects of internal and external communications, supporting day to day Administrative, Financial, and Operational Functions by collaboratively working with C-suite Executives. Having worked with the Multinational Company GMR Group, Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd., Gripsy George has proven track-record and talent for aligning Business Objectives with Comprehensive Administrative Knowledge to achieve Optimized Operational Impacts, Conservation of time and Enhanced Efficiency.

Kallappa Nagaral

Manager - Asset (Operations & Maintenance)

Dynamic and Innovative Wind Energy Professional with nearly 15 years of invaluable hands-on experience in Wind Farms Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance, Project and Commissioning, Engineering, Technical Support to Wind Farms, Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Management, and Liasoning with Government Departments. Having served at reputed conglomerates like Greenko Group, Kenersys India Pvt. Ltd, Wind World India Ltd and Volt-Age Infra Pvt Ltd., Mr. Kallappa Nagaral holds a Bachelors in Electrical & Electronics from VTU Belgaum. His undettered commitment for achieving Operation Excellence keeps him pro-active and perseverant.

Kalpesh Kadakuntla

Executive - Business Development

Kalpesh is a Marketing professional with 5+ years of experience in B2B Sales, Online B2B Marketplaces like IndiaMART and JD Mart for Online Space Selling, Market Research, Data Research, Business Development and, Sales and Marketing. Kalpesh's passion for traveling and discovering new places significantly impacts his approach in the realm of sales and marketing.  

Lokesh Jain

AVP - Corporate

Lokesh is driven by a passion for fostering a sustainable future. He brings with him over 14 years of opulent cross functional experience in business strategy and transformation, project management, consulting, data-analytics, business development, operations, financial and supply chain management.  With Bachelors of Technology in Power Engineering and MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Lokesh possesses a process driven approach and an analytical bent of mind clubbed with sharp business acumen that will aid Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited scale newer heights. An affable approach and the willingness to help make Lokesh cherished at work.

Minal Darne

Senior Manager – Data Analytics

Highly accomplished professional and with over 20 years of progressive expertise in Coordination and Management of large Information databases. Her roles have varied from client servicing, MIS preparation & reporting to Management. Minal has worked closely with Sales & Marketing Team, Technical Dept., and Shared Service Teams to deliver quality data. She has also been proficiently reviewing Data Management Documents for appropriate quality, accuracy and consistency.

Nandita Bharadwaj (Ph.D)

AGM - Carbon and Sustainability

Dr. Nandita Bharadwaj holds Bachelor’s of Science in Botany from Miranda House, Delhi University. A Master’s in Environmental Science further prepared her to take up a career in Climate Change Mitigation. Ph.D in Environmental Sciences on the subject of “Improvement of drought stress in mung bean (Vigna radiate L.) genotypes: A molecular approach“ from Tezpur University, Assam was a real shot in the arm. She is an agile and knowledge-driven sustainable agriculture professional with insightful experience of seven years in botanical research, plant physiology, stress tolerance, core techniques of genetic research, plant breeding, agronomy, carbon sequestration and footprints, and R&D operations. She aspires to be a Carbon Management Expert and contribute towards Tangible Climate Action. Her vivacious nature effortlessly earns her many friends both at work and beyond.

Naveen Somasundaram

Sr. General Manager – Business Development

Naveen Somasundaram is a seasoned and knowledgeable professional with two decades of plush experience in the power sector with special focus on renewable energy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from the Govt. College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University, and went ahead to earn his Master's in International Business from PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore. Naveen brings with him prolific experience of working with several reputed organizations including Suzlon Energy Limited, Senergy Global Limited, GTZ (now known as GIZ), NSL Renewable Power Private Limited, Sembcorp Green Infra, and Skeiron Renewable Energy Private Limited in areas of carbon trading, business development, power sale, and regulatory affairs. An ardent believer of the axiom that every challenge presents an opportunity alongside, Naveen has a positive and solution-oriented attitude that keeps him going when the going gets tough!

Paritosh Sudhir Suvarna

Assistant Manager – Data Analytics

Paritosh Sudhir Suvarna - a Data Savvy Professional with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing (PGDM), has worked with organizations like Antraweb Technologies, Newforce Global Services Pvt. Ltd., and Flipspaces Technologies Pvt. Ltd. before taking up this Climate Responsible Opportunity at Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited. Paritosh is adept in key functional areas such as Data Analytics, Data Management, Sales, and Marketing for contributing meritoriously to a data-driven Organization like ours. Paritosh's collaborative nature makes him an affable colleague. His passion for football makes him physically fit while his contemporaneous ability for data processing renders him mentally agile.

Prabhat Kumar Sharma

Senior General Manager – Energy Generation

A Seasoned Professional in the domain of Power Generation and Energy Conservation using Thermal / Wind Power Technology, Mr. Prabhat Kumar Sharma brings with him over 28 years of rich experience. Adept in end-to-end management of Erection to Execution of Power Plants with capacity ranging from 550 to 1200 MW, Mr. Sharma is equally proficient in Stakeholder Management, New Acquisitions and Reorganization for Cost Effectiveness and Revenue Generation. Having worked with reputed Conglomerates like Sembcorp Green Infra Wind Energy Limited, Wind World India Limited, Essar Power Limited, National Power Training Institute and Century Pulp & Paper Limited Mr. Prabhat Sharma has led large teams to Professional Overdrive. Mr. Sharma holds a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Power Engineering; Masters of Technology in Energy and Environment from IIT Delhi and a Senior Management Accreditation from IIM Nagpur. Mr. Prabhat Kumar Sharma is a Certified Energy Auditor by Bureau of Energy Efficiency and is known for his undeterred commitment towards Operational Excellence.

Pranjal Shrivastava

Management Trainee- Carbon and Sustainability

Pravin Bhalerao

Executive - Accounts and Finance

Pravin Abhimanue Bhalerao brings over two decades of professional expertise in the dynamic realm of Accounts and Finance. As an accomplished graduate, Pravin has made significant contributions to esteemed organizations such as Hi-tech Surgical Systems and Sharp Engineering. Known for his generosity and work ethic, Pravin stands out as a dedicated professional. His proficiency in financial management has been a driving force behind the success of the organizations he has been associated with. As a seasoned finance professional, Pravin's commitment to excellence and gratitude in all endeavors reflect his character and values.

Pritee Parmar

Deputy Manager – Finance and Accounts

A prolifically talented Finance /Accounting Professional with 20 years of demonstrated experience in Reconciliations, AP/AR, Reporting, P&L Analysis and the Management of General Accounting Functions. Having worked with organisations like Nahar Groups, Sadguru Groups, Evita Groups and Omshree Silk India International Pvt. Ltd., Pritee Parmar is an excellent communicator, presenter and works efficiently across hierarchy. She is an avant-garde thinker with the ability to integrate technology and best practices for enhancing accuracy and efficiency of Accounting Practices of the Organization.

Priya Mishra

Executive - Carbon and Sustainability

Priya Mishra is a dynamic professional specializing in sustainability and carbon management. As an Associate Consultant Trainee at Kosher Climate Private Limited, she played a key role in GHG emission reduction projects with a focus on Renewable Energy. Priya holds a B.E. in Electronics Design Technology and excels in carbon auditing, compliance, and project registration. Her proactive, detail-oriented approach, coupled with adaptability, positions her as a valuable team player. Priya is dedicated to continuous learning and passionate about driving innovative and sustainable solutions in the realm of carbon and sustainability.

R M Nikhil

Deputy Manager – Carbon and Sustainability

R M Nikhil brings with him expertise of handling I-RECs and Renewable Energy Certificates and also possesses hands-on experience related to Forecasting and Scheduling of Renewable Energy Projects. A Diploma and subsequent Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering put him in good stead for taking up the challenges of managing Environmental Commodities associated with Renewable Energy Projects in an endeavour to further the organizational objective of assisting global entities credibly navigate to a Carbon Neutral World. In his first professional stint Nikhil was with REConnect Energy Solutions Limited for nearly 2 years and was promoted as Assistant Manager. He is a sports enthusiast who loves playing cricket.

Rohit Sharma

Senior General Manager - Strategy

A Process Oriented and Performance Driven Business Strategy and MARCOM Specialist who brings with him over 22 years of rich experience towards Sales and Marketing , Policy Advocacy, Corporate Social Responsibility,  Strategic Communications, High-Quality Content Creation, Business Development, Reputation and Brand Management, Public Relations, Global Stakeholder and Media Management. Having worked with the Senior Management of reputed National as well as International Organisations like Bharti Group, Thermax Limited, Sharaf Trading LLC Dubai, Uflex Limited, and the Office of Nobel Peace Laureate Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Rohit is a seasoned professional who with utmost Honesty of Purpose strongly believes in pushing his boundaries, challenging the status quo, unlearning and discarding the old and the ordinary, learning and adapting to the new and the contemporary, obviating bottlenecks and going beyond the call of duty to achieve his goals.

Santosh Jaiswar

Manager - IT and ERP

Santosh is a seasoned IT Professionel with over 15 years of prolific work experience related to servers, nodes, firewalls besides working in a SAP ERP environment. Santosh - a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certified Graduate also holds accreditations for Hardware Networking and Telecom. Backed by rich experience of working with organizations of repute like Rajshree Polypack Limited, Meyerorganics Pvt. Ltd., and Jasani Group of Companies among others Santosh commands good knowledge of managing servers, emails, clients and server related administration. As a progressive learner Santosh constantly updates himself with the latest in the World of Information Technology for leveraging his skills in the best interest of his Organization. When free Santosh likes watching and playing cricket.

Santosh Vishwakarma

Asst. Manager - PR and Communications

As a Performance Driven and Process Oriented Marketing and Communications Specialist, Santosh brings with him over 13 years of rich experience in ATL, BTL, Planning, Internal Communications, Vendor Management, Promotions, Advertising, Event Management, Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Website Management, SEO and Graphic Designing. Having worked with reputed Organisations like Waaree Energies Ltd., Weizmann Forex Ltd, Integreon Management (India) Service Pvt. Ltd., Jinaam Fashion World, and Pioneer Digital, Santosh has hands-on experience in conceptualising and implementing strategic communications design. Santosh derives fulfillment from internet research, cricket, and rapid learning, bolstering his professional adaptability and growth.

Sarashi Mahanta

Executive - Carbon and Sustainability

Sarashi Mahanta has taken up the assignment of Executive Carbon and Sustainability with us. She has a prolific academic background of M. Tech in Energy Technology and B.Tech in Chemical Engineering. Passionate about sustainability and clean energy, Sarashi brings enthusiasm and expertise to India’s ongoing transformation towards a greener and carbon neutral economy. With experience in energy engineering, data analysis, and research in domains like bio hydrogen production and solar energy, Sarashi is dedicated to contributing to climate action and promoting sustainable development under the umbrella of Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited. Erstwhile roles include working with prominent organizations such as the Public Health Engineering Department and Reconnect Energy Solutions. Sarashi's positive attitude and commitment to bringing a difference keep her on her toes.

Sharmistha Mondal

Executive - Business Development

Sharmistha Mondal is a climate action enthusiast with good understanding of environmental commodities like I-RECs, and Emissions Reductions Units. Carbon markets and carbon standards such as Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), GCC, GS4GG, and VERRA have also been the subjects of her interest and expertise. She holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, and an MBA in Power Management. With over a year and a half of hands-on experience in the sector, Sharmistha has garnered domain specific expertise by tracking over hundred projects utilizing efficient project management methodologies and facilitating concomitant action. In her previous stint, she worked extensively generating business leads for environmental commodities like I-RECs and Carbon Credits, conducted extensive primary research across diverse geographies demonstrating her proactive approach and affable networking skills. Aligned with the raison d'être of Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited, Sharmistha is passionate about making a positive impact through sustainable development and remains committed to contributing for a greener Earth.

Shivam Murari Singh

Executive - Business Development

Shivam brings with him 7 years of illustrious experience towards Quality Management and Business Development in the Renewables Sector. Prolific stints with organisations like Waree Energies Limited, SunEdison, PV Diagnostics and Solar Square extended him that Competitive Edge to take up the challenges of his assignment at Viviid Emissions Reductions Universal Private Limited. Shivam is an Electrical Engineer by profession and holds a Master’s in Business Leadership. His realm of expertise spans across B2B Prospecting and Conversion; Tendering and Bidding; ERP Implementation; Commercial & Industrial Rooftop Solar Installation and Client Relations. People who know Shivam Murari Singh find him Generous, Compassionate, Respectful, Responsible and Goal Oriented.

Tushar Girigosavi

Asst. Manager - Carbon and Sustainability

Tushar Girigosavi is a seasoned environment subject matter expert with unrelenting passion for sustainability. With an M.Sc in Environmental Sciences and over 5 years of experience in renowned organizations like JPAL South Asia and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), he excels in environmental consulting, Carbon Accounting, project management, and data analysis. Tushar is known for his resilience, passion, and proactive problem-solving approach, driving positive environmental change through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Vetrivel Vadivel

Officer - Business Development

Enthusiastic and Optimistic Sales and Marketing personnel with over four years of experience as a Sales Manager and Consultant for Engineering Technology Solutions, Industrial Products and Services Vetrivel Vadivel is adept at developing and maintaining Client Relationships. He is committed to working in a diverse team to achieve Organizational Goals. Vetri is a seasoned professional demonstrating a sense of commitment, honesty and self-motivation.

Yogesh Shinde

Asst. Manager - Finance and Accounts

Yogesh Shinde is an Accounts Executive with 4 years of gratifying experience at Dolphin Auto Wheel and BD Industries. He worked as Daily Vendor, handled Customer and Bank Reconciliation, has been proficient at working on Bank Transactions Entries in Tally & SAP, effectively handled Petty Cash Book, has prepared cheques and has managed other Bank related work. He effortlessly handles day to day pay-outs, receipts, journal vouchers, makes entries in SAP/ Tally and ensures that payment confirmation is promptly sent across to the parties.