GOVERNING COUNCIL

Leadership Driving the Future of Sustainable Aviation

SAF Association’s Governing Council brings together experienced global leaders from aviation, energy, policy, innovation, refining and sustainability.

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Global Reach

Connecting leaders across the world

SAF Industry Expertise

Deep domain knowledge across the value chain

Strategic Partnerships

Collaborating for impact and innovation

Powering SAF Transition

Driving sustainable aviation for a better tomorrow

MEET OUR MENTORS

Mr. Upendra Tripathy

Former and founding DG, ISA; Former Secretary, MNRE & Global Advisor (Honorary) to ICA

Dr. Ajay Mathur

Mentor, SAF Association & Former Director General, ISA

Mr. Jyoti Kalash (IAS)

Former Additional Chief Secretary and Chief Resident Commissioner of Nagaland House

Dr. R.K Malhotra

Former Director General, Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry

Dr. Ganapathy Arumugam

President, Enhanced Biofuels and Technologies LLC USA

Mr. Alok Sharma

Director R&D, Indian Oil Corporation & Advisor, SAF Association

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP

Mr. Jimmy Olsson

President, SAF Association & Founder, ZR2 Group

Mr. Rohit Kumar

Secretary General, SAF Association

Dr. Shantanu Gupta

Co-Chairman SAF Marketing & Partnership

Mr. Balasaheb Darade

Chairman e-SAF Committee

Mr. Nick Houseman

Chairman Technology & Innovation Committee

Mr. Rajeev Chadha

Managing Director, Greenways BioEnergy Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Sonjoy Mohanty

Senior Ethanol Advisor, US Grains & BioProducts Council

Mr. Vinod Dhaaka

Director, SAF Association & Former DG, IGL

SAF Association Team

Mr. Rohit Kumar

Secretary General
SAF Association

Mr. Vinod Dhaaka

Director
SAF Association & Former Director General, Indraprastha Gas Limited

Mr. Nain Singh

Advisor
International Affairs
SAF Association

Ms. Naomi Riamei

Coordinator
SAF Association

SAF ASSOCIATION GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

1. Leadership
  • Mentor / Advisor
  • President
  • Senior Vice-President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary General
2. Governing Council
  • Mentor / Advisor
  • President
  • Senior Vice-President
  • Vice President
  • Committee Chairmen
  • Committee Co-Chairmen
  • Secretary General
3. SAFA Committees
  • SAF Policy & Regulatory Affairs
  • SAF Production, Investment & Scale-Up
  • SAF Research, Innovation & Dev.
  • SAF Technology Advancement
  • SAF Feedstock & Biomass
  • SAF Marketing & Partnerships
  • SAF Incentives & Finance
  • SAF Aviation & Airline Engagement
  • SAF Airport & Supply Chain
  • E-SAF & Future Fuels Committee
4. SAFA Global Council
  • SAFA Europe Council
  • SAFA GCC Council
  • SAFA Oceania Council
  • SAFA North America Council
  • SAFA Latin America Council

COLLABORATING ACROSS
THE SAF ECOSYSTEM

  • Airlines
  • Fuel Producers
  • Refiners
  • Technology Providers
  • Feedstock Suppliers
  • Investors
  • Policymakers
  • Airports
  • Service Providers
  • Global Associations

Together, we accelerate innovation, investment and policy action to scale SAF globally.

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