Key People
A leadership team with more than 200 years of combined experience in energy, engineering, and sustainability.
Pugazhenthi
Boominathan
COO
List iFounder & COO of Avenir Group with 30 years of industry leadership driving regional growth and operational excellence.tem
Mechanical Engineer who transformed Avenir into a leading engineering firm on par with international players.
Spearheaded initiatives that secured a top ICV ranking for Avenir in the UAE market.
Established ADNOC as a cornerstone client and nurtured trusted partnerships with key high-value clients.
Delivered consistent, successful projects, underpinning Avenir’s reputation for reliability and quality.
Saif
Al Zaabi
Director – Strategy
Strategic Corporate Manager – UAE at Honeywell, with 30+ years in energy, engineering, and automation.
Senior Strategic Advisor for 3W Network – Elsewedy Group
Former Deputy Vice President of Automation at Dolphin Energy and IT&A Manager at ADNOC Group.
Leads corporate initiatives in the UAE, driving innovation and operational excellence.
Holds a BE in Engineering from the University of Southern California.
Recognized for expertise in team leadership, change management, and large-scale project execution in oil & gas and energy.
David
Vítek
Director – Technical
David, CEO of NWT Holding, leads one of Central Europe’s most respected technology investment firms.
Brings 30+ years of leadership in energy-efficient infrastructure, greenhouses, and solar power projects.
Drives capital investment, innovation, and strategic vision for Avenir Energy.
Oversaw development of large-scale solar parks, biogas facilities, and smart grid solutions across Europe.
Recognized for combining deep industry expertise with forward-looking sustainability initiatives.
Milan
Novak
Director – Commercial
Milan is a seasoned solar energy execution leader based in the UAE with 35 years of leadership in the Renewables business.
Expert in solar power and environmental systems integration, focusing on off-grid, hybrid, and water-energy nexus projects.
Leads Avenir’s execution capabilities, driving precision and innovation in project delivery.
Proven track record of managing complex renewable energy projects efficiently and effectively.
Recognized for operational excellence and a hands-on leadership approach.
Narasimha
M Ranganath
Director – India
Narasimha Ranganath, Co-founder of E I Technologies, brings 40 years in civil, water, renewable energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects.
Grew E I Technologies from 10 employees to 160 engineers globally within five years.
Holds a Doctorate in Renewable Energy and a Postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
Renowned for client-focused, on-time, on-budget delivery, ethical leadership, and clear communication.
Manages schools for underprivileged children and contributes scholarly insights on Vedic science.
Fiona
Qu
Director – Supply Chain
Founder & CEO of Minch International (UAE & China), delivering sustainable engineering and supply chain solutions.
Created MinchIRIS, an award-winning platform optimizing logistics, transparency, and carbon reduction in cross-border projects.
Director, China Green Energy Supply Chain Board (CCPIT), driving decarbonization and circular economy adoption.
MRICS and Cambridge MSt in Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment.
Former RICS APAC Advisory Board Member and Chair, China ADB, influencing regional sustainability standards.
