Reji Kumar Pillai

Reji Kumar Pillai is the President at India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF). Reji is a renowned expert in the power sector with 29 years of international experience in the electricity industry in diverse functions across the entire value chain. He has been a key member of many multidisciplinary teams that were engaged in reform and restructuring of power and water utilities in Asia, Middle East, and Africa. He possesses advanced qualifications in Engineering, Finance, Management and Law In his most recent role as head of Energy & Utilities vertical in IBM India/South Asia, Reji spearheaded promotion of Smart Grids in India. Prior to joining IBM he has worked in NTPC and was a Senror Consultant with ADB, USAID and World Bank. A recognized thought leader in Smart Grid and Clean technologies, Reji is a popular key-note speaker at international symposiums and conferences on Smart Grids and Cleantech. He has also contributed to several articles and books. In 2011 Reji setup Magnetar Venture to promote innovation in Cleantech domain for sustainable development. Reji was the General Partner at Magnetar Venture. He is also an active member of Indian Angel Network.