Dr Sanjay Chittaranjan Kuttan, currently the Chief Technology Officer of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation. Prior to GCMD, he was the executive director of the Singapore Maritime Institute and program director of the Smart Multi Energy System project at the Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University. He has held various positions across his career since 1994 both in private and public sector.

His roles in the private sector range from line management (AP Technical Response Manager at ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, 10 years), business development (Business Development Manager at Mobil Oil Australia, 2 years); policy and program management (Energy Market Authority, 2 years) to management consulting (Petroleum Practice Expert/Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, 4 years) and business leadership (Managing Director, Clean Technology Center and Country manager, DNVGL - Energy, 5 years).

Prior to joining Durapower in 2014, Mr Kelvin Lim spent 15 years across the ST Engineering Group of Companies, where he assumed different engineering and business leadership functions at several countries, including Singapore, China and the USA. Mr Lim currently holds board directorship and is a member of industry advisory councils of several organisations, including the Electric Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific (EVAAP), Nanyang Technological University (School of Materials Science and Engineering), and Singapore Institute of Technology (School of Electric Engineering).

Kavita Gandhi has an extensive background in environment and developmental sector spanning over last 20 years. Kavita has been involved in multi-dimensional projects like United States Asia Environmental Partnership (US-AEP) and was Instrumental in setting up of Clean Technology Environmental Management Centre (CTEM) in the Singapore Manufacturer’s Association. She has experience working with environmental sector startups and SMEs in her capacity as a manager of the Singapore Association for Environmental Companies (SAFECO). Kavita was one of the key personnel involved in setting up the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore and securing a grant from SPRING Singapore to run programs in the area of local enterprise development, market development and training & conferences for clean energy industry. She also represents the association in various government and non-government committees related to clean energy. She was instrumental in developing and managing some unique programs like the SME Energy Efficiency outreach as well cleantech incubator. Kavita has an MSc in Environmental Management from Wye College, University of London.
Kavita is also representing SEAS on the following:
• Environment & Resource Standards Committee (ERSC), ESG
• Co-convener Renewable Energy Standards (RECs) working group, ESG
• TC for Energy, ESG
• SCEM Steering Committee, NEA
• Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) committee, ADB
• Advisory Board: EcoLabs Centre of Innovation for Energy, NTU

Sanjay is a highly experienced professional serving as the Director for Digital and Innovation at Durapower Holding Pte. He holds a leadership position in the disruptive technology and Innovation Center of Excellence (COE) within the organization. With nearly two decades of experience working with leading global multinational corporations in the energy sector, Sanjay has developed a strong expertise in various areas including digital transformation, corporate strategy, business consulting, acquisitions and divestments, P&L management, and venture investment in renewable energy.

Throughout his career, Sanjay has successfully led several large-scale innovation growth projects and digital business transformations across the globe. His contributions have been instrumental in driving the advancement of the renewable energy sector by pioneering new business models and fostering innovative product development initiatives.

Sanjay's passion for new technology and associated business models is evident in his active engagement with the open innovation ecosystem in renewable energy. His deep expertise lies in the commercialization of electric mobility solutions and venture investment within the industry.
With his extensive background and comprehensive understanding of the energy sector, Sanjay plays a pivotal role in leading the adoption of disruptive technologies and driving innovation within Durapower Holding Pte. His dedication to new technology and business models makes him an invaluable asset in shaping the future of the renewable energy sector.