Jaimes Kolantharaj

Jaimes Kolantharaj is a Principal Energy Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), currently serving as the country focal for energy sector operations in India and Sri Lanka. He has also contributed to ADB’s energy sector initiatives in the Maldives and Bangladesh. His professional experience spans multiple regions, including Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. With extensive experience in both project processing and implementation, Jaimes is actively engaged in a diverse portfolio of energy sector projects across South Asia, covering a wide range of subsectors including renewable energy, power transmission, distribution and digitalization.

Prior to joining ADB, Jaimes worked as a Project Manager with Singapore Power Grid (SPPG), where he was responsible for the planning, design, and execution of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects for Singapore.

Earlier in his career, he served as a Research and Development Engineer at Vestas Wind A/S, Denmark, contributing to the development of high-voltage systems for utility-scale wind turbines. He also worked as an Automation Specialist with ABB, specializing in substation automation systems, and as a Project Manager at a power utility, overseeing substation operations and maintenance.

He served as a member of the ASEAN Transformer and Switchgear Expert Group, contributing to the review and enhancement of technical specifications to reflect technological advancements and evolving operational requirements.

Jaimes holds a master’s degree in Power Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras, India.