Kartikeya Anand, a seasoned public policy professional in Andhra Pradesh, is driving a transformative clean energy agenda for the state. With a focus on clean energy, climate technology, and sustainable industrial development, Anand aims to align inclusive economic growth with climate action. He has successfully mobilized significant green investments in the state and secured approvals for multiple energy projects, including pumped storage, battery energy storage, compressed biogas, biofuels, and solar/wind manufacturing capacity. Anand's vision extends to developing integrated ecosystems around green hydrogen, electric mobility, and energy storage to foster green job creation and support India's net-zero target for 2070. He stresses the importance of green hydrogen for India's energy security and decarbonisation, highlighting the challenges related to cost reduction, demand aggregation, and policy stability. Anand's proactive approach includes advocating for a national hydrogen infrastructure fund to support the sector's growth. His collaborative and outcome-driven management style, coupled with a strong focus on execution and transparent communication, sets the foundation for his impactful leadership. Anand's commitment to furthering India's position in clean energy and green industrialization underscores his vision to establish globally benchmarked green manufacturing zones and skilling ecosystems while shaping policy frameworks for a just energy transition.