Preshit Gawade

Preshit Gawade, PhD, MBA, currently serves as Executive Director of New Energies at Baker Hughes and holds multiple advisory roles, including positions on the Advisory Board of the Energy Industries Council and the Advisory Council for the KBH Energy Center at The University of Texas at Austin. Gawade has a diverse background with significant contributions in corporate strategy, innovation, and business development across various industries. Notable past roles include Innovation Portfolio Manager at Merichem Company, where Gawade led growth initiatives, and Lead Engineer at Babcock & Wilcox, driving advancements in environmental technologies. Gawade's academic credentials include a PhD in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business, complemented by a strong publication record and multiple research projects.