Venkatesh R. is the Managing Director & Director Energy Business, Wartsila, India.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from University of Calicut and a management degree in operations and marketing from University of Mumbai.

Venkatesh, has 30 years of experience in the Marine and Energy sectors. During his career in Wartsila he has worked in India, Singapore and Finland managing strategic roles. In his latest role, he has been Area Director for Middle East Asia based in Singapore.

Within his role in Wartsila India he is responsible to enhance India’s market leadership with innovative life cycle solutions and accelerating the Renewables and Decarbonisation journey, propelling the business to greater heights.