Who we are

VTara is led by a highly experienced core team with more than 20 years’ expertise delivering renewable energy projects across the full lifecycle — from research and greenfield development through to EPC execution and long-term operations and maintenance. This capability is supported by deep industry partnerships and a proven ecosystem of project managers, design engineers, EPC contractors, and accredited technical specialists.

We bring together advanced engineering capability with strong commercial, risk, and governance discipline. Our approach prioritises bankability, operational resilience, and long-term asset performance, while actively incorporating innovation in design, process optimisation, and sustainable application to meet rising energy demand without compromising environmental or resource outcomes.

VTara’s proprietary technology and know-how span feedstock preparation, bulk handling systems, anaerobic digestion, gasification technologies, and integrated digital platforms. These capabilities enable the efficient and reliable conversion of biomass and waste feedstocks into energy at scale. Underpinning our delivery model is a rigorous framework of internal and independent performance monitoring, ensuring projects are scaled responsibly, remain compliant with regulatory and sustainability requirements, and deliver durable returns across the asset lifecycle.

VTARA Management

Dr Clive Stephens

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Global Chairman & CEO

Mr YSC Bose

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Director - Energy Projects

Director - Capital & Technology

Mr Kumar Arunachala

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Nageswara Rao Y

Director - Finance

Mr. Nageswara Rao is a domain expert in Banking and Financial Services with over 36 years of Managerial/Executive/Board level experience and specialization in IT, Credit, Treasury and Forex management.

Sidney D’Sa

Director - Investments

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Our Specialist Team

  • Srinivas Garikipati

    Design - Civil

    Mr. Srinivas has over 27 years’ experience in Project Management, Design Engineering - Mechanical, Project Execution, O&M and Analytical skills.

  • Shankar Rao Lokoti

    Design - Civil

    Mr. Shankar is a competent professional Structural Engineer with 15+ years’ experience in various aspects of Structural & Civil Design and Project Management of Thermal Power Plant and Oil & Gas Structures..

  • G T Deshpande

    Design - Electrical

    Mr. Deshpande has over 40 years’ experience in Design Engineering – Electrical & Electronics, Project Management, and O&M related activities for Biomass based Power Plants, Thermal Power Plants

  • Kym Hughes

    Kym is skilled in architectural design and presentation and has particular experience in master planning for large residential and commercial projects in Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Thailand.

  • Nikhil Mhashelkar

    Team Leader - Design

    A creative, innovative architect & project manager with over 25 years (13 Years in India & 12 Years in Perth, Australia) of experience in Design, Contract Documentation, and Site Supervision.

  • Mary Ash

    Interior Designer

    Mary is the senior interior designer and has obtained extensive experience in the field of interior design working for both a multinational architectural firm and in boutique design practices.

  • Basavaraj S

    Director - O & M

    Mr. Basavaraj has extensive project management experience such as project planning, development, O&M etc. in conventional and non-conventional power plants (Biomass, Hydro, Wind).

  • Biswajit Samantaray

    Project Manager - O & M

    Mr. Biswajit has over 16 years’ experience in Operation & Maintenance, Project Management/ Construction, Erection& Commissioning, Client Relationship Management/ Delivery Management.

  • Uma Maheshwara Rao

    Project Manager - Civil

    Mr. Umamaheswar Rao is a qualified Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in Project Management, Execution, Supervision, Co-ordination, and Scheduling.

  • Dr. Amer Magrabi

    Principal Consultant - Fire & Risk

    Amer is a Chartered Fire Safety Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia. He has over 20 years of fire safety design, consulting and research.

  • Dr. Maher Magrabi

    Principal Consultant - Security

    Maher is a licensed Security Consultant with over 20 years’ experience in sensor systems, mechatronics, IT security risk assessment, and crime prevention through environmental design.

Research & Development

Dr Vijay

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Dr Karadbhajne

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Dr K Barathi

Feedstock - Energy

Advisory Board

Vanessa Stephens

Innovation & Global Strategy

David King-Jones

Design Engineering

M Balagopal

Public Relations

Dr K Barathi

Feedstock - Energy

S Ravindra

Technical - Civil Engineering