Shankkar Narayann
Energy Transition & Decarbonization Leader | Thermal Energy Storage | Sustainable HVAC | AI‑Informed Strategy
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Energy Transition and Decarbonization leader with 27+ years of experience spanning thermal energy storage, industrial heat pumps, cooling systems, and sustainable HVAC technologies. Proven record of commercializing advanced energy technologies, building new business verticals, and securing high-value infrastructure projects across industrial and commercial sectors. Experienced in CXO-level stakeholder engagement, techno-commercial negotiation, and strategic partnerships.
Recently strengthened capabilities in Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, IoT fundamentals, and digital decision frameworks to support data-driven energy and infrastructure strategy.
Experience
Sales & Business Head – Heat Pumps & Thermal Energy Storage at Rockshell Corp (2025-09 – 2026-02)
Led heat pumps and thermal energy storage business development
- Introduced Thermal Energy Storage (TES) business vertical expanding portfolio into energy transition solutions
- Led market development for industrial heat pumps and TES-based decarbonization projects
- Enabled Cryogel TES representation in India and built early-stage industrial project pipeline
SBU Head – TES, Water Treatment & Air Purification at Ensavior Technologies (2022-01 – 2025-09)
Led three sustainability-focused business units with full P&L responsibility
- Led three sustainability-focused business units with full P&L responsibility
- Secured company's first international TES export order (~USD 950K)
- Contributed to USD 1.06M district cooling TES project at GIFT City
- Developed nationwide pipeline for TES adoption across pharma, manufacturing, and commercial sectors
Vice President / Director – India Operations at Eren Cryogel India (EREN Groupe, France) (2018-04 – 2021-12)
Led India market entry for PCM-based Thermal Energy Storage technology
- Led India market entry for PCM-based Thermal Energy Storage technology
- Established Cryogel manufacturing operations aligned with European standards
- Secured €500K+ projects within first year across industrial and institutional segments
VP Sales & Marketing – Industrial Market at Green Efficient Solutions (EVAPCO USA) (2016-10 – 2018-03)
Expanded industrial adoption of cooling towers and hybrid heat rejection systems
- Expanded industrial adoption of EVAPCO cooling towers and hybrid heat rejection systems
- Developed key accounts across automotive, pharma, steel, and manufacturing sectors
Senior Manager – Product Sales at ICL India (2014-01 – 2016-10)
Introduced adiabatic cooling solutions for water-efficient industrial heat rejection
- Introduced adiabatic cooling solutions for water-efficient industrial heat rejection
- Expanded engineering consultant network and project adoption
Business Manager at EFC (Baltimore Aircoil Company – BAC) (2008-02 – 2011-09)
Developed regional market for BAC cooling tower systems
- Developed regional market for BAC cooling tower systems
- Secured adiabatic cooling tower project for L'Oréal Pune (~€171K)
Area Manager at GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences (1999-04 – 2008-02)
Managed institutional sales for nuclear medicine diagnostic technologies
- Managed institutional sales for nuclear medicine diagnostic technologies
- Built long-term relationships with hospitals and diagnostic networks
Product Specialist at Lundbeck (CFL Pharmaceutical Division) (1998-09 – 1999-04)
Product specialist role in pharmaceutical division
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Mumbai University (1997-06)
