Krishna Nayak is a Senior Program Associate with the Energy for Equitable Development team at WRI India, based in Bengaluru. He works to advance clean energy access and an inclusive energy transition, with a focus on decentralised renewable energy solutions, community infrastructure assessments, and village-level clean energy interventions that strengthen energy access and resilience.

Before joining WRI India, Krishna worked as Technical Lead – Clean Energy, Odisha, at the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST). In this role, he provided technical support to stakeholders and contributed to policy advocacy initiatives aimed at advancing clean energy solutions and strengthening the enabling environment for sustainable energy development in Odisha.

Krishna holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Leadership and Strategy. His academic background combines technical knowledge of engineering with an understanding of leadership, strategic planning, and organisational decision-making.

Outside work, he enjoys running and staying physically active. He also enjoys gardening, which allows him to connect with nature and unwind.