Santanu Khan

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VP, Finance, Investments, and Strategy I Capital Markets I Energy Transition @ Drax Group
Santanu Khan's Location
Greater Houston, United States, United States
About Santanu Khan

Accomplished C-Suite executive with proven success in pursuing strategic growth opportunities in sustainable utility & energy infrastructure investments, greenfield/brownfield project development, and energy transition activities. Dynamic entrepreneurial problem solver with exceptional business acumen and record of building teams to drive growth, profitability and enhance competitive advantages. Demonstrated success in working in the renewables and environment industry, related capital markets activities, structured finance, and renewable energy finance.• More than 20 years of global experience as a result-oriented and accomplished leader in the energy industry.• Entrepreneurial spirit and proven ability of driving growth in emerging and new areas.• Successful track record of leading end-to-end M&A and project development activities, investment underwriting, and execution of complex and high-value transactions.• Significant demonstrated success in leading capital market, and structured and project finance activities in the renewable industry• Extensive experience in financial modeling, deal structuring of critical energy infrastructure and renewable investments, Public-Private Partnership (P3) energy concessions, bank and bond financing, equity, tax equity, and other capital structuring solutions in the Clean Energy sector.Raised over $8 billion of capital in project finance debt, 3rd party equity, and tax equity funding for utility scale solar, wind and other renewable infrastructure projects

Santanu Khan's Current Company Details
Drax Group

Drax Group

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VP, Finance, Investments, and Strategy I Capital Markets I Energy Transition
Santanu Khan Work Experience Details
  • Drax Group
    Vp, Finance, Investments, And Strategy, Global Carbon Removal
    Drax Group Jan 2024 - Present
    Selby, North Yorkshire, Gb
  • Centrio
    Sr Vp, Head Of Corporate Development | Capital Market | M&A
    Centrio Sep 2021 - Jan 2024
    Houston, Tx, Us
    • Drive CenTrio's major long-term growth initiatives which include leading M&A activities, joint ventures, P3s, and other large investment and divestiture activities.• Built a top-performing team from the ground up, directing recruitment, hiring, training, and mentoring that helped establish a high potential growth platform.• Enhanced strategic positioning through development of acquisition strategies and roadmap, identifying target prospects as well as potential bolt-on acquisitions in the adjacent markets. Oversaw rapid growth through completion of M&A and P3 transactions focusing on renewable and energy transition activities of over $300 million in a short period of time. • Managed all deal structuring, capital sourcing, project finance and investment underwriting activities closely working with CenTrio’s Board and Committees.
  • Engie
    Vp, Head Of P3 Development, M&A & Structuring,
    Engie Apr 2014 - Sep 2021
    Paris, La Défense, Fr
    • Spearheaded business plan to expand ENGIE's energy solutions footprint, through both organic development and M&A activities geared towards investments in renewables, energy transition, efficiency, and sustainability for higher education, cities, healthcare, and other customer segments. • Developed and nurtured a strong deal origination pipeline over $2B of relevant project development, infrastructure investments, and M&A opportunities. • Drove competitive advantage through effective strategic partnerships and alliances, and value maximization through creative deal structuring.• Successfully led due diligence, negotiation, and all capital market activities for end-to-end execution of over $4.5 billon of M&A and P3 transactions involving critical energy infrastructures which include the landmark utility infrastructure P3 concession at The Ohio State University.
  • Engie
    Director Strategy And New Business Development
    Engie Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
    Paris, La Défense, Fr
    • Developed a multi-year growth plan and led decision support activities to expand ENGIE’s C&I and Residential Distributed Generation business.• Evaluated acquisition opportunities geared towards expansion. Led origination, valuation, and due diligence activities on multiple acquisition targets with over $1.5 billion transaction value.• Prepared detailed business plan and drove entrance to the distributed C&I solar space in key markets. Successfully led an effort to develop and secure tax equity funding of $100 million.• Led investment into various new business ventures and acquisitions in the U.S. with a cumulative total Enterprise Value of $126 million.
  • Engie
    Finance Manager
    Engie Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
    Paris, La Défense, Fr
    • Participated in Strategic Planning exercise geared towards maximizing return on capital through efficient capital recycling and successful investment/divestiture programs.• Performed advanced financial modeling and in-depth valuation analysis for large renewable infrastructure investments.• Successfully led a $400 million project financing transaction consisting of 350MW of utility scale solar and wind generation assets spanning across two different portfolios.• Played a leading role in successfully closing a $2 billion utility scale renewable M&A transaction and securing $1.2 billion of project financing under a tight deadline.
  • Engie
    Senior Financial & Portfolio Analyst - Power Generation
    Engie Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
    Paris, La Défense, Fr
    • Produced detailed financial projection models on margin and profitability, and long-term forecast for the merchant power generation portfolio in deregulated energy markets.• Planned and executed commodity derivatives and hedging activities to manage market risks for the power generation portfolio.
  • Vanguard
    Financial Analyst
    Vanguard Jan 2003 - Dec 2007
    Valley Forge, Pa, Us
    • As part of the Institutional Investment Management Group, performed effective and efficient portfolio analysis, risk-reporting and mitigation process• Partnered with senior leadership teams to prepare financial analyses and models evaluating initiatives, investments, and products and services• Performed cost-benefit analysis of a special regulatory project and achieved savings of over $1.5 million over three years

Santanu Khan Education Details

  • Duke University - The Fuqua School Of Business
    Duke University - The Fuqua School Of Business
    Finance
  • Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
    Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
    Electrical Engg.

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Santanu Khan works for Drax Group

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Santanu Khan's current role is VP, Finance, Investments, and Strategy I Capital Markets I Energy Transition.

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Santanu Khan attended Duke University - The Fuqua School Of Business, Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur.

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