Vayona Energy, a leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) operating across India and South Asia, has appointed Pritesh Vinay as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 5, 2026. The appointment marks a defining milestone in Vayona Energy’s evolution as an independent platform, following its acquisition of Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind business in India and Sri Lanka.
With a workforce of approximately 1,000 professionals and a portfolio exceeding 12 GW in operational and development assets, Vayona Energy aims to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy across the region. The leadership transition positions the company to accelerate its growth strategy, focused on scale, operational excellence, capital efficiency, and customer-centric innovation, at a time when India’s wind sector is entering a new phase of expansion and consolidation.
Pritesh Vinay brings 25 years of leadership experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, capital markets, and large-scale project execution. Most recently, he served as Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer at JSW Energy, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company and delivering transformational growth. Prior to this, he built a distinguished career at JSW Group, Goldman Sachs, Edelweiss Capital, and the Aditya Birla Group, developing a rare combination of strategic, financial, and operational expertise particularly suited for scaling complex industrial platforms.
As CEO, Pritesh will lead Vayona Energy’s efforts to reinforce market leadership, expand manufacturing capacity, deepen customer partnerships, and deliver sustainable, returns-accretive growth.
Commenting on his appointment, Pritesh Vinay as its Chief Executive Officer, Vayona Energy said: “Vayona Energy stands at a powerful inflection point. With a strong installed base, deep engineering capability, and committed strategic shareholders, the company is uniquely positioned to shape the next chapter of India’s wind energy growth. I am excited to work with the Board, our incredible team, and our customers to build a scaled, agile, and execution-driven organization – one that delivers superior value while contributing meaningfully to India’s energy transition.”
Prashant Jain, Executive Vice Chairman of Vayona Energy, added: “Vayona Energy has been created to be a long-term high-impact platform in India’s renewable energy ecosystem. Pritesh brings the rare combination of strategic vision, financial discipline, and execution depth required to lead such a platform. His track record of driving transformational growth and execution excellence makes him exceptionally well suited to guide Vayona through the next phase of growth.”
This leadership appointment underscores Vayona Energy’s ambition to scale operations, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer value, reinforcing its position as a key player in India’s rapidly growing wind energy sector.
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