Simran is an accidental public policy professional who found his calling in the energy sector. His professional journey in the domain of development and clean energy culminated in the inception of CEEP. Here, he strives to build an organisation that challenges normative narratives which are entrenched in historical and systemic inequities, facilitates the expansion of human and democratic values, and fosters the next generation of change leadership.

Trained as an engineer, he had the privilege of being mentored by pioneers in the domains of sustainable energy, human rights, and organisational development. His experience spans from building massive oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East to solar microgrids and off-grid systems in many remote villages. Pivoting from his exciting technical career, he is on a journey to find balance within himself and outside.

Simran is fond of sports and adept at quite a few, especially table tennis, squash, ultimate frisbee and hockey. Recently, he has been practising his swimming skills and trying to learn guitar once again. While his life may have been a series of fortunate and unfortunate accidents, he loves the quote by Master Oogway - “There are no accidents.”