About Raghu
A demonstrated leadership track record within Project and Program management leading commercial scale offshore wind Projects. Senior offshore wind leader with deep experience across origination, early-stage development, bid strategy and portfolio growth in European markets. Proven track record of shaping multi-GW pipelines, leading cross-functional teams, managing external stakeholders, and supporting investment decisions from concept through to FID.
Experienced working in international matrix organisations in hybrid operating models with a track record of translating strategy into execution and creating sustainable value through financial analysis and risk management
With 18+ years of international experience across the full project lifecycle, specialising in origination, development strategy, bidding and FID including EPC. Strong technical foundation from Vestas R&D, followed by senior roles at Ørsted and RWE, leading project development from early-stage origination through permitting, bids, award and EPC ramp-up, including regional leadership for the Nordic and Baltic markets.
Most recently served the Danish Energy Agency, providing regulatory and commercial advisory on offshore wind auction design and market frameworks across Europe, Asia and the US.
Core Expertise : Offshore wind market and development strategy, PMO excellence, QHSE, P&L, EPC/Execution• Bid strategy and business cases • Market and portfolio development • Regulatory and auction advisory • Project and program leadership • Risk management (qualitative ; quantitative) • Commercial negotiation • Stage-gate governance models • Technical and functional safety • EU regulatory compliance and standards
English
Native or bilingual
Danish
Conversational
Hindi
Fluent
Portuguese
Basic
Kannada
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Copenhagen (up to 50km)
Experience
- IndependentIndependent Advisor/Consultant- Offshore Wind, Renewables, Energy efficiency and DecarbonizationENERGY AND UTILITIESApril 2026 - Today (4 months)Copenhagen, DenmarkProject Development: Inception-development stages-bid-award and EPC ramp up Type certification and Product compliance Project and Portfolio management Market development Early stage and Green field development Project Execution(Generation packages) PMO setup and optimization and excellence Stage model and Operating model review Bid management Regulatory advisory (auction terms and conditions) Technical Risk management (qualitative & quantitative) Project Optimization: Wind farm layout (CAPEX, OPEX, AEP)
- EnergistyrelsenChief Consultant and Portfolio Head- Offshore & Onshore WindSeptember 2024 - February 2026 (1 year and 5 months)Copenhagen, HS, Denmark• - Wind farm - Origination, Market development and Project development advisory• - Danish exports within offshore wind industry and export prospects in cooperation with trade council, ministry of foreign affairs• - PMO Excellence, Portfolio Management & People Leadership• - Grid advisory together with Energinet• - Auction, tender and Bid advisory shaping regulations and policies for future offshore wind farms to thrive
- ConfluxStudent MentorJanuary 2021 - January 2026 (5 years)Kongens Lyngby, HS, DenmarkNon Profit Organization: Trying to bridge the gap between academia and job market. Guiding MSc wind/sustainable energy students on prospective master thesis and career paths focussing on project management after their post graduation
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Education
- Project Leadership Modules 1,2,3,4IPMAProject Leadership Modules 1,2,3,4
- Agile Project management CAL 1 Certified agile leadership LeanICGBAgile Project management CAL 1 Certified agile leadership Lean
Certifications
- Leading leadersHensley fraser2018
- Contract for non lawyersBP2019