Darshit has over 14 years of experience working with Southeast Asia’s largest institutional investors to unlock value in portfolio companies through cost transformations, M&A, and corporate restructuring. He also advises clients on transactions such as IPOs, joint ventures, and divestitures and has supported energy ministries, utility players, and investors in driving holistic energy transitions across the region.
Examples of Darshit’s recent client work include:
- leading post-merger integration for one of the largest joint ventures between two leading energy players in Asia
- leading one of the largest conglomerate demergers in Asia, including supporting the creation of the new pure play entities and driving value creation worth hundreds of millions of dollars in strategic initiatives
- leading the cost transformation for one of the largest telcos in Southeast Asia with a zero-based budgeting approach unlocking significant EBITDA improvement
- supporting in defining the growth strategy for one of the largest utilities in Southeast Asia focused on preparing the utility for the energy transition. This included M&A strategy for renewables (such as partner identification, synergy estimation) and regulatory strategy for grid of the future and retail segments
- leading a holistic growth and cost transformation for one of the largest agriculture players in Southeast Asia to improve EBITDA by driving estate, mill, and refinery-level improvements
- setting up new green businesses for one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in Southeast Asia; this included developing the funding mandate, funding governance, investment themes prioritization, and deal sourcing
- leading work with a ministry of energy to drive a holistic net-zero transition for a country
Darshit’s work is grounded in a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing organizations in Southeast Asia, particularly in navigating regulatory landscapes and driving sustainable growth.