Tejas has been active in the Canadian Arctic and Sub-Arctic region focusing on private
equity, mining, petroleum and infrastructure sectors; and specializes in investment
attraction and corporate development of the organization. His focus is on the deal flows
and acquisition initiatives in manufacturing, construction, engineering, and supply chain
divisions; and increasing the organization’s capacity in new ventures based on low-carbon
technologies (including industrial software; renewable energy and energy efficiency).

Tejas started his career at Emerald Technology Ventures, Toronto analyzing technologies
and companies focusing on smart grids, clean energy, advanced materials and water
technologies. One of the Emerald’s portfolio companies – RuggedCom was acquired by
Siemens for $382 million. Tejas also worked for the Government of the Northwest
Territories as the Specialist for Mineral Investments, and during his tenure of attracting
investments to NWT mineral industry, De Beers Canada Inc. and Mountain Province
Diamonds Inc. opened world’s newest and one of the biggest diamond mine (Gahcho Kué
mine) with capital costs $970 million.

Additionally, Tejas sits on the Board of Directors for American Chamber of Commerce –
Canada West; and Foresight Cleantech Accelerator as an Executive in Residence.

Tejas holds a Master of Business Administration from Vancouver Island University, Canada;
and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological
University, India.