Our Team
Drawn from leading firms in renewable energy operations, asset development, private equity and investment banking, our leadership team possesses the diverse mix of experience needed to navigate the complexities of Asia’s energy transition.

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Investment Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Chief People Officer

Country Head - Japan

Country Head - India

Senior Vice President - Projects & Operations

Investment Director & Country Head (Philippines)

Head of Strategy & Portfolio Management

Chair & Independent Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director
Raghuram (Ram) Natarajan was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Blueleaf Energy in July 2021.
Based in Singapore, Mr. Natarajan spearheads Blueleaf’s market expansion plans and execution strategy across Asia. Mr. Natarajan has two decades of senior leadership experience in sustainability, infrastructure, and climate related investments spanning from photovoltaics – PV solar, wind – onshore and offshore, biomass, and hydro power, to battery energy storage systems (BESS). His solid track record includes successfully developing more than 15 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy and BESS projects and delivering more than 3 GW of projects into commercial operation and long-term asset management.
Prior to joining Blueleaf, Mr. Natarajan led the regional setup, growth and exit of two other global renewable energy businesses as APAC CEO for Juwi and Mainstream Renewable Power.
Mr. Natarajan holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from the National University of Singapore and executive MBAs from Columbia Business School and London Business School.
Anand Prakash was appointed as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Blueleaf Energy in February 2023.
Based in Singapore, Mr. Prakash advances the growth and asset build out of the company. He leads origination, investment strategy, planning, financing and execution for Blueleaf, leveraging his over 25 years of leadership experience in investing in renewable energy, the power industry and the broader climate investing space, to further accelerate the company’s growth.
Mr. Prakash joined Blueleaf from Asian Century Advisors (ACA), where he was the Managing Director (MD), providing Senior Advisory services to marque private equity investors like Temasesk, EQT Private Equity, and Macquarie Capital building or scaling platforms to deploy capital in renewable energy, waste and water for other high climate impact companies across Asia. Prior to ACA, he served as the MD of Asia Climate Partners, a private equity fund launched by Asian Development Bank and ORIX Corporation based in Hong Kong, and of FE Clean Energy Group, one of the pioneering private equity investors in Asia’s clean energy space, targeting investments in renewable energy, climate finance and environmental industries.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from St. Stephen’s College in Delhi and a master’s in economics from the University of Cambridge, as well as a master’s in public administration and public policy from Cornell University.
Amiram Roth-Deblon was appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Blueleaf Energy in February 2023.
Based in Singapore, Mr. Roth-Deblon heads Blueleaf’s operations from project development through to asset construction and management. Over the last 24 years, he has developed and built successful renewable energy businesses across Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa, delivering more than 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar, wind, and battery projects.
Prior to joining Blueleaf, Mr. Roth-Deblon was a Director at the international project developer and EPC JUWI. Here he established JUWI’s presence in Asia Pacific from 2011 until 2023, building a leading business delivering hybrid power solutions globally to energy intensive industries.
He holds degrees in electrical engineering from University of Brighton (UK) and University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt (Germany).
Roy Tang was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Blueleaf Energy in September 2020.
Based in Singapore, Mr. Tang directs Blueleaf’s financial strategy overseeing capital allocation, risk management and financial reporting. Leveraging his 20 plus years of experience in banking and finance, he applies his deep understanding of debt capital markets, corporate finance and institutional sales to support Blueleaf’s sustainable growth trajectory.
Immediately prior to joining Blueleaf, Mr. Tang served as CFO at Asia Power Development Platform, a power infrastructure development company based in Singapore and Jakarta focused on development, construction and operation of power generation assets across Southeast Asia.
He is a Chartered Accountant of Australia and New Zealand, and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Sydney.
Vivian Tay was appointed as Chief People Officer (CPO) for Blueleaf Energy in December 2025.
Based in Singapore, Vivian leads the strategic direction for human resources across Asia, with a primary focus on talent management, organizational development, and fostering a strong, sustainable, and purpose-driven corporate culture.
Bringing nearly 30 years of extensive experience in human resources and leadership, Vivian is a dynamic professional renowned for her ability to build resilient, high-performing teams, robust organizational structures, and effective processes across diverse international cultures, including Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.
Prior to Blueleaf Energy, Ms. Tay served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Wasco Berhad, an integrated energy infrastructure group. Her background, which includes an HR Management degree and ACCA qualification, is complemented by a deep commitment to an empathetic approach that empowers employees.
John Warren was appointed Country Head for Blueleaf Energy in Japan in May 2025.
Based in Tokyo, Mr. Warren leads the local team with a focus on spearheading growth in solar and BESS across Japan through greenfield projects as well as strategic M&A. A seasoned veteran of the Japanese renewables market, he brings over 11 years of experience operating across all aspects of renewable energy projects, from development and financing to management, along with a solid track record of building and managing successful teams.
Prior to joining Blueleaf, Mr. Warren served as Head of Business Development at Vena Energy Japan, where he successfully led multidisciplinary teams focused on greenfield project development. His responsibilities included the entire spectrum of project creation, from initial identification and land negotiation to offtake contracting.
He holds dual Master of Science and Engineering degrees from the University of Trier in Germany and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Japan, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia in Canada.
Pratyush Thakur was appointed as Investment Director & Country Head for Blueleaf Energy’s Indian operations, in September 2021.
Based in Bangalore, Mr. Thakur leverages his 18 years of experience building successful businesses in complex organizational and market conditions, to lead Blueleaf’s business in India. Well respected in the market, he is recognized as one of India’s top renewable energy leaders.
Prior to joining Blueleaf, Mr. Thakur led renewables development activities in India for Macquarie Capital and before that was Managing Director of Statkraft Solar Solutions, the solar arm of notable Norwegian renewable energy player Statkraft.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Delhi Technological University, MBA from IIT Delhi and has completed all three levels of the CFA program.
Johnson Varghese was appointed Senior Vice President of Projects & Operations in November 2025, from his previous role as Director of Projects.
Mr. Varghese has been with Blueleaf Energy since 2021 and currently oversees all operations and projects in India, as well as providing expert insights into technical and commercial wind opportunities across Blueleaf Energy’s pan-Asian footprint.
With nearly 30 years in the renewable energy sector, Mr. Varghese is a seasoned leader with extensive experience across wind and solar development, operations, and construction. Prior to Blueleaf Energy, he was Executive Vice President of New Business Development at Siemens Gamesa in India, where he led the rationalization of their wind and solar development portfolio. He has also held senior management roles at Sembcorp Singapore (VP Project Development), Vestas (Director Global Development, and 14 years heading operations/maintenance), Kshema Power (COO), and SunEdison (MD Wind and Solar Operations).
He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Bangalore University (India), is a chartered Member of the Institution of Engineers, and has completed an MBA from Liverpool John Moores University (UK) and a post-graduate program in strategy and leadership with the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (India).
Des Yeo was appointed as Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) for Blueleaf Energy in November 2019.
Based in Singapore, Mr. Yeo helms Blueleaf’s HSEQ and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives across Asia. Championing a culture of safety, sustainability, social responsibility, and commitment to quality, his dedicated team of HSEQ professionals and Community Relations Managers work together to safeguard employee well-being, minimize environmental impact, advance responsible business practices and promote the highest quality standards in project execution.
Mr. Yeo has more than a decade of extensive HSEQ experience in both green and brownfield projects across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, civil and building construction. During his career, he has built a proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs that integrate best practices throughout business strategies with a focus on proactive risk management that engages both employees and communities to foster trust.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental and occupational health and safety from the University of Newcastle.
Lindsay Ward was appointed Chair of Blueleaf Energy in April 2024.
Lindsay has more than 35 years’ experience in the renewables, power generation, data centre, funds management, logistics and resources industries, in both senior executive and non-executive director roles.
Lindsay is currently Chair of the Port of Portland and is a Non-executive Director of ASX listed Qube Holdings. He has worked in senior executive roles including CEO, Managing Director and General Manager with companies including Iris Energy, Palisade Investment Partners, Asciano, Toll Holdings and BHP.
Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Graduate Diploma in Business Management. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Based in Singapore, Edward has been a director for Blueleaf Energy since 2018. With over 16 years’ experience as an investment professional working across APAC, his expertise spans M&A, origination, investment, and asset management with a focus on renewable and energy transition investments. In addition to serving as a director on the Blueleaf Energy board, Edward has over a decade of experience representing Macquarie on other portfolio company boards.
Vineet Mohan joined Blueleaf Energy’s board of directors in 2021.
Based in Singapore, Mr. Mohan provides technical and operational guidance to Blueleaf Energy. He has over 20 years of experience working across the value chain in power, having served in executive roles at independent power producers (IPPs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies. Notably, Mr. Mohan is currently the Managing Director and Global Head of Engineering & Asset Operations for Macquarie’s Green Investments and has previously held leadership roles with AES and General Electric (GE). He also presently serves on many green investment portfolio company boards and has sat on numerous boards at energy companies throughout his career.
Oliver Lewis joined Blueleaf Energy’s board of directors in 2019.
Based in Sydney, Mr. Lewis has nearly 20 years experience in the global finance industry. With senior executive and non-executive appointments in Australia, the UK, the US, and Singapore, he has cultivated deep expertise in investment, risk management, infrastructure, and green energy. In addition to serving as the Investment Committee Chair and a Non-executive Director on the Blueleaf Energy board, Mr. Lewis also serves as a Non-executive Director for a number of Macquarie Group companies.
Edward Northam joined Blueleaf Energy’s board of directors in 2022.
Based in Singapore, Mr. Northam has been involved in the global renewable energy industry for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment, fundraising, project development, and general management in the clean energy infrastructure sector.
Notably, Mr. Northam has previously served as Head of Investment Banking for the UK’s Green Investment Bank and Head of UK and Europe for Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) Green Investments. He is currently the Head of Core Renewables and Head of Asia Pacific for MAM Green Investments.
Tobias Kullack was appointed Project Director in February 2021.
Tobias is experienced in the development and implementation of solar, hybrid and wind projects, spending the last years helping project management teams to grow and successfully implement and operate several renewable energy projects across the Asia Pacific Region. His major achievements have been the development and implementation of several large-scale power plants in the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia.
As the Project Director, Tobias will lead the in-house Blueleaf Energy project delivery team and contribute to the development of projects, both C&I and utility scale, and lead the team for successful project implementation.
Julie Chang joined Blueleaf in March 2023 and was appointed as Acting Country Head for Blueleaf Energy Taiwan in November 2025.
Based in Taipei, Ms. Chang leads the local team to transform the business through strategic M&A and to cope with dynamic environment via agile solution. It’s her vision to grow Blueleaf Taiwan’s presence in the market with a goal to make the company an independent power producer (IPP).
Ms. Chang has over 10 years experience as an investment profession across diverse sectors including renewables, real estate, banking, insurance, healthcare, and waste management. Prior to joining Blueleaf, she managed deals with an aggregate size of US$100m+ in her previous position with PwC Advisory and Bowrington Capital.
She holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management from the Edinburgh University in UK as well as a Bachelor’s degree in bioindustry development and communication from the National Taiwan University in Taiwan.