Harshad Dhande
About Harshad Dhande
Harshad Dhande is a Team Lead at KPMG India with extensive experience in urban planning and water management. He has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations and has collaborated with international financial institutions on infrastructure projects.
Work at KPMG India
Currently, Harshad Dhande serves as a Team Lead at KPMG India. His tenure began in 2023 and is based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Previously, he worked at KPMG India as Project Director for the Nashik Smart City initiative from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he contributed to urban planning and smart city reforms, focusing on sustainable infrastructure development.
Education and Expertise
Harshad Dhande holds a Master of Science in Water Services Management from the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Master of Planning in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, between 1997 and 1999. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor in Engineering in Civil Engineering from Yashwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, completed from 1991 to 1996. His expertise includes developing hydro meteorological resilient action plans and climate change adaptation strategies.
Background
Harshad Dhande has extensive experience in urban planning and water management. He began his career as an Associate Research Fellow at the School of Planning and Architecture in 1999. Over the years, he has held various positions, including Planning Officer at Delhi Development Authority and Deputy Manager at Reliance Haryana SEZ Limited. His work has involved collaboration with international financial institutions such as ADB, The World Bank, and KfW on infrastructure projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Harshad Dhande has been involved in significant projects related to urban management, including the implementation of smart city initiatives and 24X7 water supply systems. He has conducted non-revenue water studies and water audits, demonstrating his proficiency in urban management practices. His ability to produce technical reports and deliver presentations to clients and international experts highlights his communication skills within the field.