Mr. Sonjib Banerjee is the Founder & Chairman of the Manav Group of Companies, a global leader in electrical safety, reliability, and grounding solutions for critical infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience in the power, energy, and industrial sectors, he has been a driving force behind innovative approaches in grounding system design, lightning protection, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) mitigation, and renewable energy technologies. His visionary leadership has helped the Manav Group establish a strong international presence, offering comprehensive turnkey solutions that adhere to global safety and performance standards.
Mr. Banerjee is widely respected for his strategic foresight, deep technical expertise, and consistent dedication to enhancing industrial safety through research, knowledge-sharing, and policy advocacy. He is the inventor and patent holder of several breakthrough technologies, including Remote Fault Earth Resistance Monitoring Systems, 3D PIXOLAR Tubes, and the Shadow-Free Retractable Mast for Lightning Protection Systems.
He holds active memberships with several prestigious organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRÉ), the Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), and the Global Council for Electrical Safety. He has also contributed as a former panelist at the International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) and served as an industry collaborator with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in the area of electrical safety.
Mr. Banerjee has authored numerous technical publications, including “Undesirable Effects of Various Frequencies in System and its Mitigation through Effective Grounding” (Bechtel VTE 2023), “Conductive and Radiative Stresses in Power Systems at the Time of Fault, Switching, and Lightning: Challenges and Mitigation” (Bechtel VTE 2021), “Lightning Protection at Burj Khalifa” (ILPS, 2014), and “Modern Concepts of Earthing” (Water and Energy International, 2012).
In recognition of his contributions, the US-Asia Business Forum in Los Angeles named him “Man of the Year” for Infrastructure Safety in 2010. He also received a Certificate of Recognition from US Congressman Mr. Brad Sherman. He was recently honored with the 2024 Global Excellence in Disruptive Innovation in Renewable Energy & Safety Award presented to Manav Energy Middle East Enterprises FZCO by Frost & Sullivan.