Upma Koul is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as Senior Vice President of the Energy Storage Business at Sumitomo SHI FW since July 2021, where leadership of the Executive Management Team is a core responsibility. Additionally, Upma Koul is Co President of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, focusing on transforming perspectives on Net Zero and climate change. Previous roles at Wärtsilä Energy spanned over 17 years, including positions such as Director of Sales for Energy Storage in Europe and Regional Director for East and South Africa, where business development and market strategies were key focuses. Upma Koul's career began at Desein Indure Group of Companies as a Design Engineer, complemented by a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from university.
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Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council)
The LDES Council is a global non-profit with over 60 members in 20 countries. The Council works to accelerate the decarbonization of our world through the acceleration of long-duration energy storage. It provides member-driven, fact-based guidance and research to governments, grid operators and major electricity users on the deployment of long-duration energy storage for society's benefit. An executive-led organization, the LDES Council spans a wide range of energy storage technologies and includes among its members technology innovators, energy users and investors. The Council publishes findings and reports to encourage the wide adoption of long duration energy storage to replace the use of fossil fuels and accelerate carbon neutrality.