Nikhil Karanwal

Nikhil Karanwal serves as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Planning at SaskEnergy, contributing to the Executive Leadership Team and reporting to the President & CEO. Responsibilities include direct leadership of Corporate & Strategic Planning, Environment & Sustainability, Decarbonization, and various critical business functions. Previous experience includes the role of Director of Energy Markets at Manitoba Hydro, where Nikhil led multiple departments to define the strategic energy direction amid evolving market dynamics. Nikhil's career also features significant positions at PETRONAS, including Head of US and Argentina Business Development, where strategic market entry and acquisitions were primary focuses. Additionally, experience encompasses roles at Talisman Energy, with responsibilities in development engineering, and at Schlumberger as a Wireline Engineer. Nikhil's educational background includes advanced degrees from Harvard University, Haskayne School of Business, and the University of Calgary.