Mahindra Susten, the cleantech arm of the Mahindra Group, has appointed Avinash Rao as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 24, 2025.
Rao has brought close to three decades of experience across conventional energy, power transmission, and renewable energy sectors. He has previously led Sustainable Energy Infra Investment Managers, the Investment Manager to Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT). Prior to that, he has held leadership positions at Sekura India Management and CLP India.
Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO and MD, Mahindra Group, said, “At Mahindra, sustainability and climate action are not just priorities—they are core to our purpose. Susten plays a pivotal role in accelerating this vision. Avinash’s deep expertise across the energy value chain will enable us to create long-term value for our stakeholders while accelerating the transition to a cleaner energy future.”
Bruce Crane, Executive Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific at Ontario Teachers’, added, “We congratulate Avinash Rao on his appointment and look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Mahindra Susten. The company has established itself as a key player in India’s renewable energy sector and we are pleased to support its ongoing efforts to deliver reliable, high-quality clean energy solutions.”
