Jasmeet Khurana
About Jasmeet Khurana
Jasmeet Khurana serves as the Lead for Climate Technology at the World Economic Forum, focusing on integrating India's businesses with global climate tech supply chains. With a background in computer science and extensive experience in sustainable development, he promotes a low-carbon economy in India.
Work at World Economic Forum
Jasmeet Khurana currently serves as the Lead for Climate Technology at the World Economic Forum, a position he has held since 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he leads the Climate Tech India community, which connects major Indian businesses with global climate tech supply chains. His previous role at the World Economic Forum was as Lead for Moving Emerging Markets from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on promoting India's integration into global climate tech supply chains for a low-carbon economy.
Education and Expertise
Jasmeet Khurana has a diverse educational background. He completed his high school education at St. George's College, where he studied ISC from 1997 to 2004. He then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Professional Certification in Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage from Stanford University in 2011. This combination of education equips him with the technical and sustainable energy expertise necessary for his current role.
Background
Before his tenure at the World Economic Forum, Jasmeet Khurana held various positions that contributed to his expertise in climate technology and sustainable development. He was the Founder and Director at Headway Solar (P) Ltd. for 11 months in 2011-2012. He also worked as Associate Director for Market Intelligence & Consulting at BRIDGE TO INDIA from 2012 to 2017 and as Manager for REMobility at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development from 2018 to 2021. His experience spans over a decade in the renewable energy and climate technology sectors.
Achievements
In his professional career, Jasmeet Khurana has facilitated the scaling of frontier climate technologies through the World Economic Forum's networks. His leadership in the Climate Tech India community has been pivotal in connecting India's largest businesses with global climate tech supply chains. His previous roles have also contributed to significant advancements in sustainable mobility and market intelligence within the renewable energy sector.