ARTHUR D. LITTLE EXPANDS UK ENERGY PRACTICE WITH APPOINTMENT OF ARINDAM DAS AS PARTNER

Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the appointment of Arindam Das as a Partner in its Energy & Utilities (ENUT) practice, growing its team in the UK market. Based in ADL's London office, Arindam brings over 15 years of experience gained within the energy sector, working on projects across the energy transition, renewable & conventional energy and utilities markets. In his new role he will focus on growing ADL's energy consulting business in the UK and Ireland, while supporting the wider, global practice.

Prior to joining ADL, Arindam was a Principal in the London energy practice of Roland Berger, advising clients, including investors and energy players, on corporate/business strategy, commercial diligence (M&A, fund-raising), and value creation. Previously, he worked as Head of Consultancy at specialist consultancy Westwood Global Energy Group. His knowledge and experience in the energy transition sector includes onshore & offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, Carbon Capture & Storage, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, battery storage, nuclear, and biogas/biomethane.

Michael Kruse, Energy & Ultilities Practice Leader at ADL, comments, "The energy transition is comprehensively reshaping the entire sector, transforming business strategies and delivering a growing range of opportunities for players across the ecosystem. Arindam's strong record and experience in leading high-performance teams to deliver successful projects across the energy sector make him the natural choice to grow our strategically important UK ENUT practice."

Arindam Das, Partner at ADL, adds, "The current transformation in the energy sector requires players, from investors and utilities to oil & gas companies, to embrace new ideas and opportunities. ADL's expertise, skilled team, and consultative approach are an attractive offering for energy companies and the wider ecosystem, and I look forward to working with the team to help our clients drive the energy transition forward."

Arindam holds an MBA in finance from Queen's Business School in Canada and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M, United States.