Vaibhav Khanna
About Vaibhav Khanna
Vaibhav Khanna is a Manager at KPMG India with extensive experience in the natural gas industry, particularly in supply chain management and business development. He has previously held managerial positions at Torrent Gas and Essar Oil, accumulating over nine years of expertise in the commodity market.
Work at KPMG India
Currently, Vaibhav Khanna serves as a Manager at KPMG India. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in the natural gas sector to provide strategic insights and solutions. He joined KPMG in 2021, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his previous positions in the energy industry. His focus includes supply chain management and business development, which are critical to KPMG's consulting services in the energy sector.
Previous Experience in the Energy Sector
Before joining KPMG, Vaibhav Khanna held several managerial roles in the energy sector. He worked at Torrent Gas as a Manager in Marketing and Commercial from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he spent five years at Essar Oil, where he held the position of Manager from 2016 to 2021 and served as Deputy Manager from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as an LNG Trader at Nayara Energy from 2012 to 2018. His diverse experience in these roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the energy market.
Education and Expertise
Vaibhav Khanna earned an MBA in Oil and Gas Management from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in the commodity market, particularly in natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as crude oil and alternative fuels. He possesses skills in understanding and quantifying market dynamics, which are essential for effective decision-making in the energy sector.
Skills in Supply Chain Management and Negotiation
Vaibhav Khanna has over nine years of hands-on experience in the natural gas industry, with a strong emphasis on supply chain management and business development. He has demonstrated the ability to procure regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) and LNG at competitive prices. His negotiation skills have been instrumental in closing deals and contracts, contributing to the success of the projects he has managed throughout his career.