JJaimes Kolantharaj - Principal Energy Specialist, Energy Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development BankJaimes Kolantharaj is a Principal Energy Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), currently serving as the country focal for energy sector operations in the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka. He has also contributed to ADB’s energy sector initiatives in Bangladesh. With extensive experience in both project processing and implementation, Jaimes is actively engaged in a diverse portfolio of energy sector projects across South Asia, covering a wide range of subsectors including renewable energy, conventional generation, power transmission, distribution and digitalization.Prior to joining ADB, Jaimes worked as a Project Manager with Singapore Power Grid (SPPG), where he was responsible for the planning, design, and execution of transmission and distribution infrastructure projects. His professional experience spans multiple regions, including Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.Jaimes holds a master’s degree in Power Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras, India.