Vikas Desai possesses expertise in product marketing, start ups, business development, product development, management and 22 more skills. He is proficient in Hindi and Gujarati. Colleagues describe him as "Vikas is a strategic leader, focused on creating industry leading teams and businesses. His solid understanding of management, negotiation and how to create structured plans of attack is second to none. The solar energy sector is very dynamic and Vikas's relentless drive to win has been a key factor in his success in building some of the most significant teams and products in this space over the last decade." and "Vikas is one of the most disciplined, dedicated, and capable businesspeople I have ever met. My first experience with Vikas was at EchoFirst, which I had co-founded. Within a year of joining as CEO, Vikas had deftly transformed the company into a leader in our industry. Of course, we did end up in some tough situations, but we rode out them out because of his calmness and courage under fire, and his ability to find creative solutions. Later, at SunEdison, which acquired EchoFirst, I led global marketing, and Vikas led a global division. Without exaggeration, he literally built the entire division from the ground-up into a global player within 2.5 years. No discussion of Vikas would be complete without commenting on his integrity. He has a strong moral compass and is completely trustworthy. Vikas is not only an exceptional leader, but also an extraordinary person."