Vinayak Deshpande

Vinayak Deshpande is a seasoned professional in procurement and supply chain management with extensive experience in the energy sector. Currently serving as the Chief Procurement Officer and Head of India Procurement at ENGIE since October 2025, Vinayak oversees procurement and contracting for large-scale projects. Previously held significant roles including Head of Supply Chain Management at First Energy and General Manager and Head of Procurement at Sprng Energy. Vinayak has also contributed to strategic leadership at Enrich Energy Pvt. Ltd. and held various positions at MarketsandMarkets, Schneider Electric, GE, Honeywell Process Solutions, Emerson Process Management, and Forbes Marshall. Vinayak's educational background includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from ICFAI Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation and Control from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology.