Harihara S. Balasubramanian
Management Consultant Senior Associate
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic consulting professional with 8+ years of experience in energy, power, and utilities, specializing in market intelligence, growth strategy, and business transformation. Proven expertise in client engagement, project leadership, and stakeholder management, with a strong track record of delivering actionable solutions in climate change, decarbonization, and energy transition. Adept at mentoring teams, conducting primary research, and presenting insights to C-suite executives, with a solid foundation in engineering and energy management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate - Power and Utilities
PwC US
01.2021 - Current
- Currently working with PwC’s Insights Factory to support Fortune 500, investor-owned, U.S. utilities through outside-in analysis of market data, resource plans, competitor trends, and industry dynamics. Delivered executive-level presentations that sparked leadership discussions, and generated client demand.
- Identified opportunities for clients to optimize operations, reduce costs, manage risks, and enhance performance, with focus areas including regulatory developments, data center load growth, M&A opportunities, grid modernization, hydrogen, renewable natural gas (RNG), and small modular reactors (SMRs).
- Conducted deep-dive utility financial analyses to identify gaps, benchmark peers, and uncover investment opportunities. Provided insights on capex planning, O&M strategies, and sector performance outlooks.
- Contributed to thought leadership publications on digital transformation, load growth, and evolving electric and gas dynamics. Supported earnings analysis by interpreting corporate disclosures and market signals, highlighting shifts in capital priorities, and operational focus.
- Delivered strategic research and analysis for client engagements with major utilities, including National Grid, Alliant Energy, Sempra, and PG&E.
Senior Research Analyst – Energy & Power
MarketsandMarkets Research Pvt. Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered customized market research and consulting projects across global energy markets, analyzing climate mandates, renewable policies, and smart city initiatives.
- Developed scenario analysis models and financial benchmarks, guiding client investment decisions.
- Published syndicated and client-specific reports on energy and utilities, supporting executive strategy sessions with actionable intelligence.
- Partnered with clients to identify new business opportunities, positioning them against market disruptions from automation, AI, and big data trends.
- Led and mentored a team of junior analysts, guiding them in conducting energy sector research, structuring deliverables, and developing client-ready reports.
- Assessed future market demand for EV charging stations in commercial parking facilities across Germany and other European countries, for a leading multinational conglomerate.
Research Associate – Energy & Power
WiseGuy Research Consultants Pvt. Ltd
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted market size estimation and competitor analysis for global energy technologies, applying Porter’s Five Forces, PESTLE, and SWOT frameworks.
- Managed syndicate research projects, responded to client queries, and delivered tailored insights for the energy and power sector.
- Provided mentorship to new associates, training them on research methodologies, data collection, and best practices in market intelligence reporting.
Sustainability Consultant
Green Energy Consulting
Newcastle,
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Developed and implemented sustainable business strategies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
- Influenced positive change within companies by developing employee engagement initiatives focused on sustainability awareness and action.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations, increasing overall ecofriendliness.
- Managed carbon footprint analysis projects to identify opportunities for emissions reductions, guiding clients towards climate-positive actions.
Education
Master of Science - Energy
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Strategic Consulting & Growth Advisory
- Power & Utilities Environment & Sustainability Oil & Gas
- Market Intelligence Competitive Benchmarking
- Primary & Secondary Research Stakeholder Engagement
- Report Writing & Executive Presentations
- Project Management Team Leadership Performance monitoring
- Data Visualization: Power BI, MS Office Suite
- Multilingual: English, Tamil
Timeline
Senior Associate - Power and Utilities
PwC US
01.2021 - Current
Senior Research Analyst – Energy & Power
MarketsandMarkets Research Pvt. Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2020
Research Associate – Energy & Power
WiseGuy Research Consultants Pvt. Ltd
04.2017 - 05.2018
Sustainability Consultant
Green Energy Consulting
01.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Energy
Heriot-Watt University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
04.2001 -
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