The Stanford Energy Seminar has been a mainstay of energy engagement at Stanford for nearly 20 years and is one of the flagship programs of the Precourt Institute for Energy. We aim to bring a wide variety of perspectives to the Stanford community – academics, entrepreneurs, utilities, non-profits, and more. 

About the talk

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Rahul Dhir has had a diverse and impactful career as a business leader, entrepreneur, and investment banker. Most recently, he served as CEO of Tullow plc, where he led a comprehensive turnaround and strategic reset, significantly enhancing both operational and financial performance, reducing debt, and positioning the company for sustainable future growth.
Earlier in his career, Rahul founded Delonex Energy, an Africa-focused oil and gas company. Prior to that, he served as CEO of Cairn India, leading the company from its inception through its IPO and a successful exit valued at over $13 billion.
Before transitioning to business leadership roles, Rahul was co-head of energy banking at Merrill Lynch in London, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, and capital market strategies.
Rahul’s leadership is characterized by the ability to deliver business value while maintaining a strong commitment to community engagement and sustainability. He is also passionate about mentoring young professionals and students and has supported numerous educational initiatives and community development projects, particularly in Africa and India, where his work has had a lasting impact.
Born and raised in India, Rahul holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, the University of Texas, and the Wharton School.

Anyone with an interest in energy is welcome to join! You can enjoy seminars in the following ways:

• Attend live. The auditorium may change quarter by quarter, so check each seminar event to confirm the location. Explore the current quarter's schedule.
• Watch live in a browser livestream if available. Check each seminar event for its unique livestream URL.
• Watch recordings of past seminars 
  • Available on the Past Energy Seminars page and the Energy Seminars playlist of the Stanford Energy YouTube channel
• (For students) Take the seminar as a 1-unit class (CEE 301/ENERGY 301/MS&E 494)

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