Khyati Thakkar
About Khyati Thakkar
Khyati Thakkar is the Manager of East Development at Intersect Power, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in developing renewable energy projects and a strong background in financial planning and analysis.
Work at Intersect Power
Khyati Thakkar has been serving as the Manager of East Development at Intersect Power since 2023. In this role, she focuses on the development of renewable energy projects, specifically in the eastern United States. Her responsibilities include overseeing project development processes and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals in the renewable energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Khyati Thakkar holds a Master of Science (MS) in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. She also earned an MSc in Management with Business Finance from the University of York and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Hansraj College. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial planning and analysis, portfolio management, and sustainable investment strategies.
Background
Khyati Thakkar began her career at PwC India, where she worked as a Senior Analyst and later as an Associate in Transfer Pricing. She transitioned to the renewable energy sector, holding various positions at companies such as TerraForm Power, Brookfield Renewable, and Amazon. Her experience spans financial analysis, project development, and sustainability initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Khyati Thakkar has contributed to the development of wind, solar, and hydrogen projects in the United States. She has also served as a Research Assistant at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, where she focused on sustainable investment strategies. Additionally, she played a key role as the Director of Events for SUMA Net Impact, promoting sustainability and impact initiatives.
Professional Experience
Khyati Thakkar has held several key positions in her career. She worked as an FP&A Associate at TerraForm Power and later at Brookfield Renewable, where she advanced to Manager of Asset Development. Her roles involved financial planning, analysis, and portfolio management, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy landscape.