Isuru Seneviratne is a distinguished strategic finance professional with over 15 years of global experience in energy investment diligence, sustainable business development, and climate policy analysis. Renowned for his profound impact using evidence-based insights, he is skilled at identifying value opportunities and resolving complex challenges. Isuru is recognized for his insatiable curiosity, unwavering integrity, and the ability to inspire teams to outperform.

Key Competencies:

• Climate Policy-Business Strategy
• Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Mitigation
• Business Development
• Life-Cycle Analysis
• Techno-Economic Analysis
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Energy Economics
• Financial Analysis/Reporting
• Business Strategy

Professional Experience:

RADIANT VALUE MANAGEMENT, New York, NY (2015 – Present) Principal

Isuru established and leads a consultancy specializing in energy investment and operational management.

• Engages C-suite executives, industry experts, and stakeholders to qualify business opportunities.
• Constructs interactive models for quantifying outcome and risk sensitivities.
• Conducts life-cycle emissions inventories and leads sustainability reporting efforts.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deploy solutions.
• Spearheads long-term business strategy and invests in promising businesses.

Selected Engagements/Positions:

• Executive Director, Nuclear New York, New York: Analyzes electricity source, demand, and price trends to advise the New York’s Climate Action Council and Public Service Commission (2023 – Present).
• Consultant, HealthRecon Connect, Texas: Provided capital advisory, brand enhancement, and sales outreach services for a U.S. healthcare revenue cycle manager (2021 – 2022).
• COO, Ekta Global, Singapore: Oversees investor reporting, software, and business development teams for technology and business process outsourcing investor (2020 – 2022).
• CIO, Radiant Value Partners, New York: Manages a long-term energy and technology value fund, researching and investing in various sectors (2015 – 2019).

ART (AIR, ROAD, TRAIN) LOGISTICS, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2013 – 2015) Director of Business Development and Investor Relations

Co-founder of an innovative logistics provider serving multinational clients.

• Reduced customer delivery costs and emissions by introducing compliant on-road transportation.
• Conducted techno-economic analyses and established performance reporting systems.
• Coordinated development efforts with various stakeholders.
• Secured a National Science Foundation grant for a novel vehicle type.

EQUINOX PARTNERS, New York, NY (2004 – 2015) Remote Consultant (2012-2015); Member of General Partnership (2010-2015); Financial Analyst (2004-2012)

Conducted mosaic-style research at a global investment fund.

• Oversaw energy and materials sectors.
• Analyzed legal and technical documents to discern impacts on permitting, taxation, and technological evolution.
• Automated firmwide estimates reporting and accountability systems.
• Conducted international on-site due diligence.

Education:

• HARVARD UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SCHOOL, Cambridge, MA
  • Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) Candidate in Sustainability, expected, Fall 2023 (GPA 3.8)
  • Certificates: Corporate Sustainability and Innovation, Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Capstone Project: Nuclear Heat and Power for Industrial Decarbonization
  • Key Courses: Carbon Accounting, Sustainable Investing, Environmental Economics, and more.
• AMHERST COLLEGE, Amherst, MA
  • Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Computer Science, 2004 (GPA 3.8)
  • Member of Sigma Xi Honor Society

Selected Publications:

Isuru Seneviratne has contributed to various publications in the fields of energy and sustainability, including “Nuclear Energy for Sri Lanka’s Decarbonized Future,” “Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Mitigation Pathways 2023,” and “Electric Evolution: New York’s Electricity System, Prices, and Climate Plans,” among others.

Additional Information:

• Holder of the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (IFRS Foundation).
• Actively involved in community service, advocacy, and public speaking on sustainability and climate policy.
• Fluent in Sinhalese, and possesses advanced skills in Excel, VB, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and PowerPoint.

Isuru Seneviratne’s extensive experience and multifaceted expertise make him a leader at the forefront of sustainable finance and energy investment. His commitment to driving positive change and innovation in these fields continues to make a lasting impact on both the financial and environmental landscapes.

Character: Isuru Seneviratne is characterized by unwavering integrity and an insatiable curiosity. 

Knowledge: With over 15 years of global experience in energy investment diligence and climate policy analysis, he possesses extensive expertise in his field. 

Strategic: Isuru is skilled at identifying value opportunities and constructing evidence-based insights to resolve complex problems. 

Communication: He excels at inspiring teams and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive sustainable and impactful solutions.