Putra Adhiguna

Putra Adhiguna is an energy transition expert, advisor, and educator with nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector. Drawing on an interdisciplinary background, he focuses on the complexities of energy transition in emerging markets, navigating the critical intersections of economic welfare, climate priorities, and political realities.

He currently co-leads the Energy Shift Institute, an independent nonprofit think tank dedicated to advancing energy finance and supporting the transition of energy markets across Southeast and East Asia.

Over the course of his career, Adhiguna has led numerous high-profile initiatives, held leadership roles within Fortune 500 companies, and advised a wide range of public and private sector stakeholders. His previous work includes leading technology research in Asia and analyzing energy transition dynamics in emerging economies, with a focus on technological developments, investment trends, and policy frameworks.

Adhiguna is a strong advocate for the role of accessible, high-quality information in illuminating the evolving path of the energy transition. His insights have been featured in leading global and regional media outlets, including The Straits Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, The Economist and The Wall Street Journal.

He holds an engineering degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung, a Master in Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and has completed a business leadership program at Texas A&M University.