NEW DELHI June 2, 2010 Astonfield Renewable Resources is pleased to announce the formation of its Global Advisory Board, consisting of senior industry leaders representing a diverse mix of energy, operational and finance executives. Included in this impressive Board are ; Viren Doshi, Senior Partner & Head of Global Energy, Chemicals and Utilities at Booz & Company; Subimal Bhattacharjee, India‘s Country Head of General Dynamics; Karlheinz Muhr, Chairman of Cenerio Capital Management and José MarÃa RodrÃguez Paraja, Founder and former CEO of GA Solar. The Global Advisory Board will function in an advisory capacity, providing insight and advice on all core business areas including business development, technology partnerships and financing.
"We have assembled a talented group of industry leaders to help us accelerate our growth and advise us as our business continues to evolve. Not only do they bring a deep understanding of the global energy and financing markets, their combined knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we continue our rapid growth and begin commissioning renewable energy power plants throughout India. At Astonfield, we strive to deliver global best-practices in every aspect of our business and the formation of this impressive board will further build on those strengths,†stated Ameet Shah, Co-Chairman, Astonfield Renewable Resources.
Karlheinz Muhr
Karlheinz Muhr is Chairman of Cenario Capital Management, a New York based asset and risk management firm focused on the institutional market place and Chairman of Factor Advisors, an exchange traded products platform to facilitate Factor investments. Mr. Muhr brings to Astonfield an unparalleled strategic perspective on global capital markets.
“Astonfield‘s unique approach of marrying global technology and capital with local execution expertise positions it well to sustain market leadership, and I look forward to sharing my experience.†stated Mr. Muhr.
Viren Doshi
Viren Doshi is a Senior Partner and the Head of Global Energy, Chemicals and Utilities at global consulting firm Booz & Company. Mr. Doshi brings to Astonfield over 30 years of strategic consulting experience leading strategy and operational transformations of global energy giants.
Mr. Doshi said, “Astonfield has the potential to fundamentally change the energy equation in the emerging markets. I look forward to joining the team to help it fulfill this tremendous potential.â€
Subimal Bhattacharjee
Subimal Bhattacharjee is India‘s Country Head for General Dynamics International Corporation and brings to Astonfield deep experience and insight into the Indian market. Mr. Bhattacharjee has guided a number of General Dynamics‘ business units entering the Indian markets. General Dynamics is among the top five leading defence corporations in the world.
“Astonfield‘s leadership has a highly sophisticated understanding of the Indian market and has developed a customer-focused strategy which will ensure continued rapid growth.†says Mr. Bhattacharjee.
José MarÃa RodrÃguez Paraja, Technical Advisor
José MarÃa RodrÃguez Paraja is Technical Advisor to Astonfield‘s Board of Directors and advises management on technology and strategic issues relating to the company‘s solar activities. As a founding member of GA Solar, Mr. Paraja is a recognized leader and pioneer in the European solar industry.
“With the experience of starting and developing a large solar company myself, I can tell you first hand that Astonfield has built the right team and has the right ingredients to lead the build out of the solar industry in the next great markets the developing nations,†Mr. Paraja said.
About Astonfield Renewable Resources
Astonfield Renewable Resources is the largest multi-modality renewable energy company in South Asia. With a portfolio of nearly 1,000MW of solar, biomass and waste-to-energy projects, Astonfield is deploying affordable clean energy solutions in emerging markets across the world. For more information visit: www(dot)astonfield(dot)com.