Dr. John Yesudhas , CEO, IGO Agritechfarms
As climate concerns, resource constraints, and rising energy demands converge, renewable solutions such as solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy-efficient technologies are reshaping industries worldwide. In agriculture, green energy is enabling cleaner production systems, reducing dependency on fossil fuels, and supporting climate-resilient food ecosystems. For fast-growing economies like India, green energy is not merely an environmental choice but a strategic driver of long-term economic and social stability.
Leaders in the green energy space play a pivotal role in translating innovation into impact. They are builders of ecosystems - combining engineering, data, and scalable business models to deliver both sustainability and profitability. They understand that true transformation lies in integrating renewable energy, advanced technologies, and inclusive growth.
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Top 10 CXOs from Green Energy - 2026
Green energy leaders have received recognition for their executive skills, enabling them to create revolutionary advancements in three fields, such as renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and energy transition work. The CXOs of this organization combine three fields through their work because they develop business models which implement their organization's climate change objectives. The team needs to comprehend how various energy systems function, including solar, wind and hydro systems, to operate within three areas, such as regulatory requirements, funding systems and changing needs of stakeholders.
The executives who lead these organizations possess the ability to connect new ideas with their company's existing operational processes. The team uses new analytics methods together with digital tracking technology and predictive maintenance systems to improve their project results. Their work extends beyond project completion as they work to develop solutions which achieve financial success while benefiting society and protecting the environment. The leaders work across different sectors by collaborating with government officials, investors and international partners to advance large-scale renewable energy deployment while they shape policies that speed up decarbonization efforts.
The experience of leaders in this field stretches across various countries and multiple energy sectors, enabling them to establish performance standards through advanced technology implementation and development of sustainable workforce solutions. The organization needs to achieve both its short-term business objectives and its long-term strategic goals through its operational activities, including risk management, innovation development and business growth initiatives. Leaders who establish a sustainable, resilient and innovative organizational culture create operational guidelines which enable their companies to achieve climate-friendly, efficient and technological excellence. The overview presents the multiple skills and worldwide impact which define green energy sector CXOs through their strategic business approach.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 CXOs from Green Energy - 2026' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
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Akshay Hiranandani, CEO | Serentica Renewables | With a focus on sustainable growth and large-scale renewable solutions, he is driving the development of integrated solar, wind, and energy storage projects |
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Arul Balan R, Founder Chairman & Managing Director | Cals Renewable Energy India | With over two decades of experience in the renewable energy sector, he stands out as a leader, driven by passion and thriving on challenges to advance sustainable innovation |
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Bharat Saxena, CEO | Inox Clean Energy | With 34 years of leadership in the renewable energy and power sector, he specializes in driving operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable energy strategies |
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Devendra Singh, Founder & CEO | Sirius Renewable | An infrastructure and renewable energy leader with over 25 years of diverse experience, he has delivered landmark projects across sectors, including aviation |
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Dr John Yesudhas, CEO | IGO Agritechfarms | He is a forward-thinking leader whose work exemplifies the convergence of green energy principles and technology-driven agriculture |
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Rohit Kumar V, CEO | Neoteric Energy | He focuses on advancing green energy solutions by leveraging his expertise in solar energy, negotiation, and EPC sales, and is committed to driving initiatives that align with energy goals |
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Shashank Sharma, Founder, Chairman & CEO | Sunsure Energy | An entrepreneur with a vision for sustainable growth, he has played a key role in scaling distributed solar and open-access energy solutions for commercial and industrial consumers |
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Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman & CEO | ReNew | A leader in the clean energy transition, he has played a pivotal role in scaling wind, solar, and hybrid energy solutions across the country |
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Sunil Gupta, CEO | Azure Power | A business leader with global experience in renewable energy, new energy, and digital technologies, he brings two decades of expertise in driving disruptive solutions and business models |
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Sunil Kumar Singh, CEO | Sorigin Group | With experience in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, he focuses on scaling innovative clean energy solutions and building industry partnerships |
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