Oliver Wyman Announces The Appointment Of Kaustav Mukherjee As Partner In Its Energy & Natural Resources Practice

Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and part of Marsh McLennan, has announced the appointment of Kaustav Mukherjee as Partner in its Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) practice. Kaustav has over 35 years of experience across the energy value chain, with more than 22 years dedicated to consulting. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with governments, regulators, and industry leaders to address some of the most complex issues in the energy sector.

His work has spanned oil and gas, utilities, renewables, petrochemicals, and process industries, where he has built a strong track record in policy formulation, market design, regulatory reforms, mergers and acquisitions, large-scale transformations, and energy transition initiatives. In this new role, Kaustav will help clients navigate the multifaceted challenges of the global energy transition. His focus will be on striking the right balance between decarbonization, affordability, security of supply, and economic growth. He has previously led significant reform projects, including shaping upstream oil and gas policies in India, as well as developing comprehensive frameworks for renewable integration and sustainability pathways.

Sharing his views on the energy sector in India, Kaustav Mukherjee said in a statement, “India is at the centre of the next global energy transition. The challenge lies in scaling affordable, reliable energy while designing resilient systems—from sourcing and refining to mobility infrastructure, power distribution, grids, and storage—that integrate renewables without compromising affordable access for billions. This must all be achieved against a backdrop of uncertain geopolitics, supply chain risks, sanctions, and contested access to critical minerals. Leadership will come to countries that recognise energy, food, and national security as interdependent elements of a single system.

He mentioned, “India can convert ambition into enduring advantage by pairing decisive policy reforms with scaled deployment of new platforms – from green hydrogen and innovative storage to sustainable agriculture. Its moment is now. I am excited to join Oliver Wyman and work alongside enterprising leaders to unlock transformative solutions as we help reimagine the future of energy.”

Sumit Sarawgi, India Head at Oliver Wyman, remarked, “We are delighted to welcome Kaustav to Oliver Wyman. His deep sector expertise, combined with his ability to bring clarity and pragmatism to complex challenges, will be invaluable as we support clients navigating energy transition at speed and scale. Kaustav’s leadership strengthens our commitment to building a future-ready Energy & Natural Resources practice in India and across the region.”

With his ability to combine deep industry expertise and practical insights from the public sector, Kaustav is widely regarded as a trusted advisor in highly complex stakeholder environments. In addition to client-focused responsibilities, Kaustav will play a vital role in strengthening Oliver Wyman’s Energy & Natural Resources practice in India. He will contribute to building local capabilities, mentoring teams, and developing the next generation of leaders. His leadership is expected to enhance the firm’s presence and expand its impact across the region, aligning with Oliver Wyman’s commitment to supporting clients and industries through a rapidly evolving energy landscape.