Bio
Mr. Kitchlu provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership to advance sector reforms, enhance energy security and transition, and foster greater regional cooperation on energy and mining related issues in the South Asia Region.
His group leverages the World Bank’s knowledge and innovative financial instruments, including International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), to implement effective solutions in partnership with the public and private sectors for development impact.
With over two decades of professional experience, Mr. Kitchlu has worked globally on issues related to energy, mining, climate, finance, and infrastructure. He has deep expertise in developing and implementing infrastructure programs, supporting affordable service delivery, and establishing impactful public-private partnerships.
Mr. Kitchlu joined the World Bank as a Young Professional in 2010. He has held several positions, including country-office assignments in East Africa, West Africa, and East Asia and Pacific Regions. Prior to the current assignment, he served as the Head of the Climate Change Operationalization Group.
Mr. Kitchlu received his academic training from the University of New Brunswick in Canada, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University in USA. Prior to joining the World Bank, Mr. Kitchlu worked in finance, technology, and consulting industries. Mr. Kitchlu is based out of the World Bank’s Singapore Hub where he lives with his wife and two children.