ANOUSHA A. KHAN
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
An energy professional with a robust understanding of GCC energy markets, including policy frameworks, decarbonisation targets, and investment trends. Demonstrates expertise in oil & gas, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on energy transition dynamics such as solar feasibility and emissions reduction strategies. Familiarity with government initiatives like UAE Net Zero 2050 and Saudi Vision 2030 underscores a commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Career goals include driving operational efficiency improvements within the sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Consultant
New River Consulting
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2025.04 - Current
- Led ESG and commercial advisory engagements for ADQ portfolio companies across energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors, aligning strategy with UAE Net Zero 2050 and investment priorities.
- Conducted market and operational analysis to identify efficiency improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and sustainability-driven value creation.
- Developed client-facing deliverables including ESG strategies, investment-aligned reports, and board-level presentations.
- Supported executive decision-making through Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAPs) linked to financial and operational performance.
- Managed end-to-end reporting and advisory projects, ensuring alignment with GRI, TCFD, and regional regulatory requirements (DFM/ADX).
- Conducted stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful project delivery and long-term client relationships.
- Integrated environmental and operational data (energy, emissions, resource use) into analytical tools to support performance tracking and strategic planning.
- Contributed to proposal development and client growth opportunities, supporting expansion of ESG and advisory services.
- Delivered E&S training and awareness sessions for internal teams and project stakeholders, strengthening implementation capacity and compliance awareness.
- Policy and ESG governance development with time-bound remediation measures.
- Supported project-level E&S monitoring activities, including review of site performance data, contractor reports, and annual disclosures.
- Coordinated with external environmental and social consultants, reviewing technical studies, validating findings, and ensuring alignment with project and lender E&S requirements.
- Integrated environmental data (energy, GHG emissions, waste, water) into project disclosures and monitoring tools to support ongoing E&S performance tracking.
- Optimised workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective measures.
- Prepared thorough reports for improved decision-making processes.
- Conducted in-depth market research to identify potential growth opportunities.
- Implemented innovative strategies to optimise client relations management.
- Worked closely with senior consultants on key accounts, increasing customer retention rates.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional consultancy services.
- Coordinated project timelines, ensuring timely deliverables without compromising quality.
- Drafted compelling proposals, winning new business contracts.
- Generated reports to inform management and aid in senior decision-making.
- Monitored KPIs and reported on performance to address corrective action needs.
- Maximised client revenue growth by delivering business outcome-driven objectives.
ESG Analyst
New Metrics
Hybrid
2024.12 - 2025.03
- Supported delivery of ESG and strategic advisory projects across GCC energy, infrastructure, and financial sectors.
- Conducted industry and regulatory research on GCC energy markets, sustainability trends, and reporting requirements.
- Performed benchmarking and gap analysis to identify commercial and operational improvement opportunities for clients.
- Developed ESG strategies aligned with business objectives, investment priorities, and international frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB).
- Synthesized complex datasets into clear, client-facing reports and strategic recommendations.
- Supported development of ESG service offerings and contributed to business development initiatives and proposal writing.
- Supported the development and delivery of end-to-end ESG consulting services for prominent public and private sector clients across the GCC. These engagements spanned diverse sectors such as oil & gas, banking, telecommunications, energy, and transportation infrastructure.
- Developed ESG consulting services by refining, interpreting, and synthesizing complex non-financial data into structured, GRI- and SASB-aligned narratives that effectively communicated sustainability performance to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Formulated comprehensive ESG strategies for a national infrastructure authority and a regional commercial bank, outlining short-, medium-, and long-term goals across environmental, social, and governance dimensions, in alignment with global frameworks (GRI, TCFD, ISSB).
- Directed benchmarking and gap analyses to assess client ESG maturity relative to peers, international standards, and regulatory expectations, producing detailed action plans and opportunity maps.
- Assessed existing sustainability strategies and reports, providing data-driven recommendations to enhance alignment with leading ESG standards, improve stakeholder transparency, and strengthen impact measurement.
- Supported implementation of CSR strategy for a regional marine transportation leader, delivering insight into community impact, SDG alignment, and performance KPIs.
- Conducted landscape research and regulatory mapping of the UAE and GCC sustainability reporting environment to guide ESG reporting roadmap design and framework selection.
- Supported development and implementation of E&S policies and management systems.
Climate technology & ESG manager
Ecoway Global
2022.12 - 2026.06
- Led high-impact ESG consulting projects, enabling clients to achieve their Net Zero goals and ESG objectives through strategic planning and effective implementation of decarbonization strategies.
- Implemented a cutting-edge climate technology solution for a major client, resulting in a 20% increase in their sustainability metrics and contributing to their achievement of Net Zero goals.
- Communicated technical solutions to C-level clients, demonstrating the strategic benefits of emerging technologies and the facilitation of ESG awareness workshops, resulting in an increase in sustainability literacy among key stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies aligned with client business goals, resulting in optimized operations and significant cost reductions.
- Analyzed client needs and articulated technology value, translating complex engineering concepts into actionable business outcomes.
Chair of National Early Career Committee
Institution of Chemical Engineers
2022.10 - 2023.11
- Directing committee output across a variety of contexts including Webinars, The Chemical Engineer articles, Member Engagement, and Site visits.
- Developed long-term strategic plans to guide organizational growth and success.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Representing NECC in communications with IChemE members' groups and other senior groups, while utilizing network to optimize opportunities.
- Strategizing consolidation of committee presence along with platform growth against plans.
- Boosting the NECC platform and obtaining new ongoing partnerships and opportunities through outreach schemes with universities, Malaysian NECC, and IChemE members' groups.
- Doubling the committee membership size.
Energy sustainability consultant
Insight Plum
Dubai
2022.03 - 2022.11
- Successfully managed and delivered engineering and technology projects, coordinating teams and resources to meet service level targets and deadlines.
- Identified opportunities for technology adoption to solve operational challenges, implementing innovative solutions that enhanced client operations.
- Worked with clients to define project requirements, aligning technical objectives with strategic business goals to maximize project impact.
- Collaborated across engineering, science, and technology disciplines, ensuring seamless integration of project deliverables.
- Developed ESG reports aligned with GRI and SASB.
- Facilitated 34% cost reduction through detailed analysis.
- Delivered MEES assessments and energy modeling.
- Established cost-effective, sustainable frameworks for energy corporations.
- Reduced net emissions by 28% through GHG accounting audits.
- Conducted feasibility studies for renewable energy options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Khalifa University
Abu DhabiSkills
- Strong understanding of GCC energy markets, including policy frameworks, decarbonization targets, and investment trends
- Experience working across oil & gas, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects
- Knowledge of energy transition dynamics, including solar feasibility, emissions reduction strategies, and operational efficiency improvements
- Familiarity with government initiatives (UAE Net Zero 2050, Saudi Vision 2030)
LANGUAGES
English Native
INTERESTS
Climate Policy, Climate Diplomacy
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Sustainability Metrics Boost Achieved a 20% increase in sustainability KPI's for a major client through efficient technology implementation.
- Cost Reduction Achievement Facilitated a 34% cost reduction in energy operations by conducting detailed technical analyses and predictive modeling.
- Emission Reduction Success Reduced net emissions by 28% using accurate GHG accounting audits and renewable energy feasibility studies.
ENERGY & MARKET EXPERTISE
- Strong understanding of GCC energy markets, including policy frameworks, decarbonization targets, and investment trends
- Experience working across oil & gas, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects
- Knowledge of energy transition dynamics, including solar feasibility, emissions reduction strategies, and operational efficiency improvements
- Familiarity with government initiatives (UAE Net Zero 2050, Saudi Vision 2030)
Timeline
Associate Consultant
New River Consulting
2025.04 - Current
ESG Analyst
New Metrics
2024.12 - 2025.03
Climate technology & ESG manager
Ecoway Global
2022.12 - 2026.06
Chair of National Early Career Committee
Institution of Chemical Engineers
2022.10 - 2023.11
Energy sustainability consultant
Insight Plum
2022.03 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Khalifa University