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Kalpesh Ramwani

Senior Energy Advisor | Commercial Growth Director | Energy Transformation Leader | Strategic Consulting Executive | Program and Project Management Lead | Energy Transaction Head
18.9 yrs experienceManagement Consulting
Apr 2026

The move

MoveWood Mackenzie → KBR, Inc.
TitleDirector - Energy Consulting → Principal - PMO, Strategy and Transactions
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageHindi, English
Years in UAE17.6
Total experience18.9 years
KBR, Inc. headcount10,001+ employees
KBR, Inc. industryIT Services and IT Consulting
KBR, Inc. HQHouston, Texas
KBR, Inc. typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Principal - PMO, Strategy and TransactionsApr 2026 — Present
    KBR, Inc.· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Director - Energy ConsultingJul 2024 — Jan 2026
    Wood Mackenzie· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Principal ConsultantMay 2019 — Jul 2024
    Wood Mackenzie· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Manager - Business Advisory Projects - Oil and GasJan 2015 — Apr 2019
    Contax Partners· Dubai
  5. Senior Consultant - Oil & GasFeb 2012 — Dec 2014
    Contax Partners· Dubai· Full-time
  6. Teaching Associate - Business CommunicationJan 2010 — May 2011
    Brandeis University· Waltham, MA
  7. Senior AssociateNov 2005 — Aug 2009
    Start Consult· Dubai· Full-time

Education

Languages

  • Hindi · Native or bilingual
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Business TransformationCost-Benefit AnalysisStrategic PlanningProject DeliveryData ModelingClient Relations

About

Across my 16‑year career in energy consulting, I’ve built a reputation as a trusted advisor to governments, national energy companies, global investors, and corporates navigating some of the most complex challenges across the Middle East energy landscape. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, transformation, commercial advisory, and policy — and I’ve consistently delivered high‑impact outcomes that shape national agendas, unlock commercial value, and accelerate organizational performance. My professional journey has been defined by leading large‑scale programs, designing and executing multi‑billion‑dollar strategies, and guiding executive decision‑making across hydrocarbons, renewables, low‑carbon fuels, and mining. Whether supporting a national energy transition roadmap, steering

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