Satyajit Alawattegama

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DISC Type : cs

Vice President - CCUS Business Development | UK, Europe & Emerging Markets at Aker Solutions

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Satyajit serves as Vice President of CCUS Business Development at Aker Solutions, focusing on the UK, Europe, and emerging markets. Educated with an MEng from UCL, his expertise lies in the energy transition, business development, and technology commercialization, particularly within the carbon capture and new energies sectors.

He previously managed the licensing and commercialization of a novel Ethanol-to-Ethylene (E2E) technology at Technip Energies. This technology is a critical building block for creating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Overcautious

Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

CCUS Technology
His current role is dedicated to CCUS business development, and he actively attends industry summits on carbon capture to network with sector leaders.
Energy Transition
His career, including roles at Aker Solutions and Technip Energies, is centered on developing and commercializing technologies for new and sustainable energy sources.
Hydrogen Economy
Frequently engages with the hydrogen community at major industry events to discuss collaboration and new opportunities for Aker Solutions in this space.

Media Appearances

Satyajit has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Vice President - CCUS Business Development | UK, Europe & Emerging Markets at Aker Solutions
9-2023
Global Key Account Manager at Aker Solutions
5-2024 - 10-2025
Director of Business Development at Aker Solutions
2-2021 - 12-2021
Business Development Manager at Technip Energies
2-2021 - 12-2021
Business Manager - Hummingbird Technology at Technip Energies

Education

2008 - 2012
MEng from UCL
Education details unavailable from William Hulme's Grammar School

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Insights For Selling To Satyajit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Satyajit is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Satyajit

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Satyajit move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Satyajit take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Satyajit

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