Prior to serving at DOE, Sandalow was a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, as well as Energy and Climate Change Working Group Chair at the Clinton Global Initiative. He has served as Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science and a Senior Director on the National Security Council staff. Sandalow is the author of Meeting China's Shale Gas Goals (CGEP Working Paper, 2014), Freedom from Oil (McGraw-Hill, 2008) and dozens of monographs, articles and op-eds. Sandalow is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and Yale College.
Commenting on these appointments, Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO, ReNew Power, said, "Both new Board members bring immense talent, expertise and energy to the table. We are very fortunate to have them by our side as we continue to strengthen and grow the company. Their enthusiasm and forward thinking will add a unique perspective in driving the company's strategy. We look forward to benefiting from their experience as we continue on our fast paced growth trajectory and realise our vision in meeting India's ever-expanding energy needs in a sustainable manner."
Commenting on his appointment, Tantra Thakur said, "The huge importance that the clean energy sector has been accorded in the Government's economic strategies is very encouraging and positions ReNew Power to become a major energy company. It gives me immense pleasure to join ReNew Power's esteemed board and I look forward to supporting the company's endeavor in furthering the clean energy movement in India through sustainable policy development."
On his induction, David Sandalow stated, "ReNew Power is entering a new phase of growth. The years ahead will define ReNew Power's role in transforming how energy is produced, transmitted and distributed. I feel privileged to be joining this dynamic company at such an exciting and pivotal time and look forward to working closely with Sumant and the rest of the board members to ensure that ReNew Power realises its extraordinary growth potential."
Reinforcing the company's leadership in the Indian renewable industry, these appointments will help in further strengthening ReNew Power's policy making and advocacy, while at the same time providing strategic advice as the company grows. Their involvement as strategic advisors will also play a key role in further expanding the acceptance of renewables as a mainstream energy resource in India.
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