EAC is a German international management consulting firm with focus on emerging markets - focusing on strategy, M&A, and operational excellence. EAC was established in 1992 and headquartered in Munich, with offices in Mumbai, Shanghai, and Moscow. For further details, please visit our website (www.eac-consulting.de).
Mr. Anup Barapatre is a Principal at EAC International Consulting and leads the Energy & Environment Practice in India. He has over 18 years of management consulting experience, with a strong focus on the solar and broader renewable energy value chain.
Anup has advised domestic and international clients on market entry and expansion strategies, upstream and downstream manufacturing localization, technology positioning, and partnerships across the solar ecosystem. His work spans equipment and materials manufacturing, and supply-chain strategy, with experience across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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