Mayur Dhamale is a finance and investment professional with two decades of experience across the infrastructure and energy sectors. Over the course of his career, he has built expertise in infrastructure project finance, investment analysis, valuation, and corporate finance and treasury. He currently leads the acquisitions, investments and financial advisory (AIFA) team at ENGIE in India, where he supports the company’s growth and investment decisions.
“The most exciting aspect of my role in ENGIE is working at the intersection of strategy, commercial decision-making and financing the energy transition,” says Dhamale. He particularly enjoys evaluating new opportunities and working with diverse stakeholders to create long-term value, noting that each opportunity brings its own unique set of commercial and financial considerations.
In his view, investment decisions in the renewable energy sector are shaped by a combination of regulatory stability, project economics, the quality of counterparties, technology and long-term revenue visibility. He feels that as the sector evolves, investors will increasingly assess the role of energy storage, grid integration and the ability of business models to scale sustainably. The objective, he notes, is to balance risk with long-term value creation.
Dhamale describes his management style as collaborative and empowering. He believes that people perform their best when they are comfortable sharing ideas, taking ownership, and learning from both successes and setbacks.
His approach centres on creating an environment based on trust and open effective communication, where team members feel supported to contribute and challenge themselves. Dhamale sees his role as helping the team deliver strong outcomes while enabling its members to develop both professionally and personally.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Dhamale enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with his family and playing cricket with his son. He says these activities help him recharge and gain a fresh perspective.
Looking ahead, Dhamale does not have an elaborate list of goals. Professionally, he hopes to “leave things a little better than I found them”, while personally aspiring to remain content with what he has and stay genuinely curious about what comes next.
