Vayona Energy Appoints Pritesh Vinay CEO After Siemens Gamesa Onshore Wind Deal

Wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Vayona Energy, which operates across India and South Asia, has appointed Pritesh Vinay as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 5, 2026.

The appointment marks a key 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, the company said in a press release.

In December 2024, following the acquisition led by global alternative asset management firm TPG and MAVCO, an investment arm of the Murugappa family, the business was carved out as a newly formed independent company under the Vayona Energy identity.

With a workforce of approximately 1,000 professionals and a portfolio in excess of ~12GW in operational and development assets, Vayona Energy aims to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy across the region.

With the leadership transition, Vayona Energy said it is set to accelerate its growth strategy, focused on scale, 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 aims to deliver Made-in-India wind solutions that meet global standards while improving cost competitiveness and reliability for customers.

Past Experience

As CEO, Pritesh Vinay will lead the company’s efforts to reinforce market leadership, expand manufacturing capacity, deepen customer partnerships, and deliver sustainable, returns-accretive growth. He 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.

Before 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.

Leadership View

With a workforce of approximately 1,000 professionals and a portfolio exceeding 12 GW in operational and development assets, representing nearly 20% cumulative market share in India. This leadership appointment underscores Vayona’s aim to build scalable operations, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer value in an evolving wind market.

On the latest appointment, Pritesh Vinay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 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, 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.”

About The Company

Vayona Energy Private is a wind turbine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India and South Asia. With a 1,000-workforce comprising professionals, two manufacturing plants, 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 company is backed by TPG, a 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.