S Kathir Kamanathan

A Qualified Chartered Accountant as well as Cost accountant with over 25 years of cross functional experience in various aspects of Energy business viz Project Finance, Operations and Legal aspects of Energy sector.

Was a part of GMR group since its inception, Covanta Energy and S & S Power and has earned enriching experience in fields like Financial Modelling, Due Diligence for acquisition, commercial contracts like Power Purchase Agreements, Operations & Power Trading, Carbon Credit & Sustainability, Regulatory issues etc.

In the present role at Lanco, he is responsible for project finance, working capital, non fund-based facilities like Bank Guarantees, LCs. He makes sure a hassle-free due diligence process to be carried out by investors and lenders on group ’s assets for financing/refinancing through consultants (commercial, financial, legal, and technical), interactions with rating agencies, leading lenders consortium meetings etc. He headed Business development and corporate affairs for Lanco in Tamilnadu

Also responsible for commercial operations for supply of power under long term power purchase agreement to TNEB and now to IEX.

Own a strong communication and networking skills that helps in revenue management, strong relationships with government, clients, private developers, public & private sector banks / NBFCs, legal counsels, engineering consultants etc., timely billing and collection, amicable dispute resolution through liasoning or regulatory channels.

Apart from this, has a grip over financial management, planning, budgeting and Resource mobilization along with Internal and Statutory audit and Finalisation of Accounts.

He believes in impact making and staying updated. Open for learning, relearning and sharing knowledge and views. A proven track record of managing complex assignments and delivering results.

He has advised top Consultants and private equity firms with regard to Energy
sector in India. He is an eminent Speaker in CII, FICCI,CFO and other Forums.