Vayona Energy, India and South Asia’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM), today announced the appointment of Pritesh Vinay as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. The appointment marks a defining milestone in Vayona Energy’s evolution as an independent platform following the acquisition of Siemens Gamesa’s onshore wind business in India and Sri Lanka.
With this leadership transition, Vayona Energy is set 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. The company’s strategy is anchored in delivering high-quality, Made-in-India wind solutions that meet global standards, while improving cost competitiveness and reliability for customers.
Pritesh 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 over the past five years. Prior to this, Pritesh built a distinguished career at the JSW Group, Goldman Sachs, Edelweiss Capital and the Aditya Birla Group, developing a rare combination of strategic, financial and operational expertise – particularly relevant for scaling complex industrial platforms.
As CEO, Pritesh will lead the company’s ambition to reinforce its market leadership, expand manufacturing capacity, deepen customer partnerships, and deliver sustainable, returns-accretive growth.
Pritesh Vinay, CEO, 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.”
Mr. Prashant Jain, Executive Vice Chairman of Vayona Energy said:
“Vayona Energy has been created to be a long-term high impact platform in India’s renewable energy ecosystem, combining a strong legacy with the opportunity to redefine industry benchmarks as an independent company. 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, capital markets credibility and execution excellence makes him exceptionally well suited to guide Vayona through the next phase of growth.”
Vayona Energy Private Limited, is a leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India and South Asia. With a strong workforce of ~ 1,000 professionals, 2 State of art manufacturing plants and a portfolio exceeding 12GW in operational and development assets, Vayona Energy is well-positioned to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy across the region. The Company is backed by TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm, MAVCO Investments, a private company belonging to select members of the Murugappa family, Prashant Jain, an industry veteran and continues its technology collaboration with Siemens Energy as a strategic shareholder. Focused on wind power and sustainable solutions, the Company is committed to driving the region’s transition to clean energy while delivering long-term value to stakeholders.
