Experts in carbon and the energy transition
Kukini’s management team has over 60 years of investment management, renewables, carbon, project development and asset management experience. Our team is committed to driving positive change and making a real impact on the environment
We are proud of our heritage and are committed to positioning the firm to continue to thrive in the years ahead.
Leadership
Patrick Kim
Patrick is a Partner and CIO. He is a power and utilities professional that has over 16 years of experience in the renewable energy industry. Previously, Patrick was managing over 500 MWs of utility-scale solar assets in ERCOT and PJM with the Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, North America’s second largest provider of solar energy. Patrick most recently worked at the renewable division of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime companies specializing in shipping and energy. He is a life-long environmentalist, and as CIO, Patrick will be responsible for developing new strategies in carbon & renewables, deal origination, and assessing project risk.
Patrick is a father of three daughters and holds a BA from the University of Michigan with a major in political science and an MA from Columbia University concentrating in energy and environmental policy.
Vinodh Krishnamoorthy
Vin is a Partner and CFO. He is a career finance and operations professional with over 22 years of experience, 12 of those in the private equity industry. Previously, Vin was the Group CFO and COO for Equis Development Pte Ltd, the largest independent energy and infrastructure developer in Asia-Pacific. Prior to Equis, he worked at Blackstone, the world's largest private equity fund, for nearly 10 years. Vin spent seven years as Blackstone's Asia-Pacific CFO and Treasurer for its Private Equity, Tactical Opportunities and Corporate businesses and was responsible for all financial reporting, cash management and hedging strategies.
Vin is a father of fraternal twins and holds a BS in accounting with a minor in economics from Rutgers University.