Vice president/business head - thermal power

We are partnering with a leading environmental infrastructure and renewable energy organization to identify a Business Head – Waste-to-Energy (WTE) who will lead the strategic growth and operations of its WTE business.
This is a P&L leadership role responsible for driving business expansion, project development, plant operations, commercial performance, and stakeholder engagement across a portfolio of Waste-to-Energy assets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the overall WTE business with end-to-end ownership of strategy, operations, growth, and profitability.
Drive P&L, EBITDA, operational performance, and business expansion.
Lead the development, commissioning, and operation of Waste-to-Energy projects.
Drive Plant Load Factor (PLF), generation efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence across multiple plants.
Manage project development, CAPEX planning, technology adoption, and business growth initiatives.
Build strong relationships with government authorities, utilities, municipal corporations, regulators, investors, and strategic partners.
Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, safety, and power sector requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Projects, Commercial, Business Development, HSE, and Finance.
Candidate Profile
20+ years of leadership experience in Waste-to-Energy, Power Generation, Biomass, Thermal Power, Renewable Energy, Utilities, or Environmental Infrastructure.
Proven experience in developing, commissioning, and operating large-scale power generation assets (100 MW+ preferred).
Strong background in P&L management, greenfield project development, operations & maintenance, CAPEX planning, and business expansion.
Excellent understanding of power sector regulations, PPAs, utility operations, and stakeholder management.
Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and drive business growth.