Our Team

Kuldip Kaura

Chairman

Kuldip Kaura, Chairman at Radiance Renewables, brings over 40 years of extensive experience from the engineering and mining industries. In addition to his current role, he serves as a Strategy Advisor to Eversource Capital, focusing on waste management, energy efficiency, and water solutions.

Throughout his distinguished career, Kuldip has held several prominent positions, including CEO at Vedanta Resources, where he led significant advancements and strategic initiatives. He also served as the Managing Director and Country Manager for ABB India, contributing to the company's growth and market leadership. Kuldip's vast experience and strategic vision continue to drive innovation and excellence at Radiance Renewables.

Manikkan Sangameswaran

Executive Director & CEO

Manikkan Sangameswaran holds the position of Executive Director and CEO at Radiance Renewables, where he shapes the organization's vision, strategic direction, guides the development and day-to-day operations.

Manikkan brings over 31 years of rich experience across Renewable Energy (RE), Infrastructure, Investment Banking & Finance. He has lent his proficiency to diverse segments of the industry, including infrastructure fund management, project development, and finance. His contributions, which have been particularly instrumental in various sectors such as roads, ports, airports, energy, and renewables within the Indian infrastructure landscape, stand as a testament to his pivotal role in fostering the growth of the organization.

Manikkan has been recognised as one of the most influential thought leaders in the RE industry and has recently been conferred ‘Business Leader and CEO of the year award’ at the World CSR secretariat conference 2024 for his contributions to the RE Industry. Manikkan is a Mechanical Engineer and a Management Graduate. He has completed his Masters in Economics from the University of Buckingham, UK and a Post-Graduate in Securities Law. He also holds a Major in Finance.

Prasanna Desai

Director

Prasanna Desai joined Eversource in 2018. Prasanna has over 20 years’ experience in corporate finance, investment banking, real estate, and solar energy. In his last assignment, he was the Chief Operating Officer for Kiran Energy Solar, a leading private equity-funded solar utility. His previous roles include Executive Director at F&C REIT Asset Management, Director at KPMG Corporate Finance, and Vice President at Citigroup. Prasanna has a Master’s in Management Studies from the University of Mumbai, a Master’s in Economics and History from the University of Mumbai, and a Bachelor's in Engineering from Nagpur University.