Mr. Manikkan Sangameswaran is a Mechanical Engineer and holds a Master’s Degree in Management Studies from University of Bombay. He also holds MSc in Business Economics from University of Buckingham, UK and Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Laws from Government Law College, Mumbai.
He is an accomplished business leader with nearly three decades of experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, and investment banking. He was the Executive Director & CEO of Radiance Renewables, where he has built India’s fastest-growing commercial and industrial renewable energy platform from inception to portfolio of operational and developmental renewable energy assets of 2 GWp capacity with cutting-edge technology, strong ESG/HSE compliance, and award-winning community initiatives. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at ICICI Venture, Babcock & Brown, and ABN AMRO, advising on landmark transactions including Tata Steel’s USD 10.2bn Corus acquisition and the Delhi/Mumbai airport privatization.
He is also a proven entrepreneur, founded Origin Renewables and BridgeLink Advisors, and has consistently demonstrated expertise in scaling businesses, raising capital, and driving operational excellence. Recognized as Business Leader of the Year and CEO of the Year in 2024, he combines deep industry relationships, strategic vision, and inspiring leadership with a passion for mentoring startups.