Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has appointed Navjit Gill as its new Country Head for India, effective 10 July 2023. With 34 years of experience in the energy and marine sectors, Navjit was previously the CEO of First Energy Pvt Ltd and the Chief Commercial Officer at SB Energy.Throughout his career, Navjit has held key positions at GE Renewables India Pvt Ltd, Rolls-Royce Marine India Pvt Ltd, and KSK Energy Ventures, further solidifying his expertise within the energy industry. He began at Wartsila, where he spent almost 17 years in various assignments.

Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari, commented on the appointment, stating that Navjit’s vast experience in the Indian energy sector makes him an invaluable addition to the Gentari India team. As India focuses on achieving net zero goals, the country presents extensive opportunities for global private players to contribute. Navjit’s expertise will enable Gentari to capitalize on this growth and make a significant impact.

As Country Head of Gentari India, Navjit will lead the team in growing the company’s three core pillars: Renewable Energy, Hydrogen, and Green Mobility. Gentari India aims to fortify its presence in the Commercial & Industrial sectors, utility-scale renewables, green hydrogen ambitions, and green mobility footprint. Additionally, Gentari India will pursue opportunities to offer integrated clean energy solutions.

Gentari India’s initiatives will align with Gentari’s 2030 global aspirations, which include building a renewable energy capacity of over 30GW, supplying more than 0.7mtpa of clean hydrogen, and becoming Asia Pacific’s preferred green mobility solutions provider by capturing over 10% market share in charging points and Vehicle-as-a-Service sectors across key markets in the region.