1996-11 People Making a Difference A PowerLine Profile of Vishvjeet Kanwarpal

CEO GIS-ACG Global InfraSys - Asia Consulting Group

Published: November 1996 by PowerLine

PowerLine Profile: Vishvjeet Kanwarpal, CEO GIS-ACG

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Vishvjeet Kanwarpal
After ten years in the United States, Vishvjeet Kanwarpal’s desire to return to India and make a contribution was realized. A graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and former consultant in
Boston with JSA/ EDS, he now heads Asia Consulting Group (ACG) in India. Kanwarpal has led the development of Asian and Indian power and energy market models for his company. He has done pioneering
work in the application of the most advanced system dynamics modeling and analytical tools to complex emerging power markets such as India.
“Every possible factor is taken into account to develop the strategy for project developers, financing institutions, EPC contractors and equipment suppliers. In a risky and evolving environment such as India, where
companies have a tendency to base their strategies on ‘hope rather than reality,’ reliable decision tools are crucial.” The son of a Colonel from the Cavalry, Kanwarpal has travelled extensively all over the world. He
is a 30 year old bachelor who puts in 16 hours a day and has not taken a vacation in three years. When stress reaches uncomfortable levels, he reaches out for the Bhagwad Gita or Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations.
With all that, Kanwarpal still finds the time to indulge his passion for flying (he should get his private pilot’s license in a few months time and then hopes to dash around in a Cessna). He also loves scuba diving, a
hobby he picked up while studying in the UK and skiing. His more sedentary interests include reading, particularly philosophy.