Bhaskar’s favorite part about being a leading member of Kearney’s Energy Practice in India is the genuine impact the firm has on its clients.

“Our goal is always to do what is right for the client,” he says. “We’re never just about having a short-term impact—we make sure our recommendations are may not be good in the long run.

Bhaskar is a member of the firm’s Energy industries, where he is a principal—the latest step in a progression that started as a summer consultant nearly 10 years ago and included stints as an associate and manager.

Holding a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineer, consulting has been a great fit for his skills. But he adds that the consulting industry allows him to apply those skills to some of the world’s most important issues.

“I have always been intrigued by global politics and the implications of strategic policies on nations,” Bhaskar says. “The energy and process industries are at the core of both, and I aspire to contribute to impactful global energy policies.”