Petronas-owned, clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd has appointed Sushil Purohit as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 16 January 2023.
Sushil, who was most recently the President of Wärtsilä Energy as well as Executive Vice President and Member of the Board of Management at Wärtsilä Corporation, brings over 28 years of global energy industry experience to Gentari. His expertise and experience in the new energy sector span over 70 countries, with a demonstrated track record overseeing operations in the Americas, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Under his leadership, Wärtsilä Energy grew to become a key player in the grid-scale energy storage market as well as a top technology provider in Grid Balancing Engine Power Plants. The decarbonisation services business launched under his leadership further enables customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals rapidly, in a more economical and reliable manner.
On this announcement, Chairman of Gentari, Datuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik, said “Sushil’s vast global experience in the new energy industry will be a tremendous asset as he leads the Gentari team to venture into new markets. Building on the gains we have made since Gentari was first introduced, Sushil will aim to unlock new avenues in our quest to deliver clean energy solutions and capture opportunities in the energy transition.”
As CEO, Sushil will be leading a high-calibre team consisting of experienced energy professionals, both Malaysian and international, as Gentari pursues its 2030 global aspirations to build a renewable energy capacity of 30-40 GW, produce up to 1.2 mtpa of clean hydrogen, and capture 10% market share (25,000 public charging points) of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem across key markets in Asia Pacific.
Gentari’s suite of renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility solutions will be spread across a mix of Malaysian, regional and international projects, to address customer demands and opportunities on the ground.
