Mr. Nikhil Sawhney
Vice Chairman & Managing Director
Qualification:
He has a BA and MA from Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, and an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Profile:
Mr. Nikhil Sawhney is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Triveni Turbine Limited, and a Director on the Board of Triveni Engineering and Industries Limited, Noida, India.
The Companies occupy leadership positions in their respective businesses of sugar manufacturing, alcohol distillation, renewable energy generation, industrial turbines and gears, and water and wastewater treatment solutions. Triveni Turbine Limited is among the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial steam turbines and a global leader in renewable energy-based applications, with over 6,000 installations across more than 80 countries.
The Company plays a pivotal role in the global energy transition, with a strong focus on innovation-led solutions, including the development of advanced turbine technologies that utilise CO₂ as a working fluid, enabling higher efficiency and lower environmental impact.
Key Achievements & Leadership Roles :
- Under his stewardship, Triveni Turbine Limited was named to the Forbes Asia ‘Best Under A Billion’ list in 2024 and 2025, recognising the company among Asia-Pacific’s most resilient and high-performing enterprises with revenues under USD 1 billion. He was also featured in Forbes Asia (August 2025) for his role in scaling the company’s global footprint and advancing sustainable energy solutions.
- Co-founder of the CII–Triveni Water Institute, focused on advancing water sustainability and policy dialogue in India.
- Trustee of the Tirath Ram Shah Charitable Hospital and the Ananta Aspen Institute, contributing to healthcare and leadership development initiatives.
- Co-founder of the Asia Leaders Fellowship, under the International House of Japan, fostering regional leadership and cross-cultural collaboration.
- Former Chairman of the CII Northern Region and CII Delhi State; currently Chair of the CII National Capital Goods Committee.
- Former President of the All India Management Association and former Governor on the Board of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.
- Recognised by The Economic Times as one of India’s “40 Hottest Business Leaders Under 40” (2015).
Personal:
Mr. Sawhney is based in New Delhi, where he lives with his wife Zia and their son Zahan.