Meet the Team

The Aadi Advisory team brings years of experience across the energy and utility sectors, combining deep subject matter expertise with a strategic mindset to deliver results. We value strong and enduring partnerships with clients, working side by side to solve complex energy issues of our times.

Suman Gautam, PhD

CEO & Founder

Suman advises energy leaders to navigate regulatory complexity, grid transformation, and capital deployment to accelerate the clean energy transition.

Suman brings 15+ years of experience spanning regulatory proceedings, grid modernization, resource planning, and clean energy investment. He has advised utilities, regulators, investors, and growth‑stage energy companies across 30+ U.S. states and Canada, helping align policy, markets, and infrastructure decisions with long‑term system needs. Suman has led 50+ engagements and advised on $5B+ in energy infrastructure investments, including expert testimony, IRP reviews, and work across all major ISO/RTO markets.
Before founding Aadi, he held senior roles at PA Consulting, Daymark Energy Advisors, and DNV GL.
 
Education: Ph.D., Energy Economics & Policy, The Pennsylvania State University. BA, Physics and Economics, Illinois Wesleyan University.
 
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Lorriane Akiba, Senior Advisor – Regulatory & Utility Strategy

Laorriane advises clients on energy regulation, clean energy policy, and grid modernization. She brings over 20 years of leadership experience advising utilities, regulators, and stakeholders through complex energy transition challenges.

Lorraine previously served as a Commissioner on the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, where she helped lead the nation’s first commitment to 100% clean energy and decarbonization by 2045, shaping utility business model transformation and long‑term infrastructure planning.
 
Education: J.D., University of California College of the Law; B.A., University of California, Berkeley. 
 

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Stephen Miller, PE, Senior Advisor –  Transmission & Distribution System Planning

Stephen supports clients in navigating grid complexity, transmission constraints, and interconnection challenges critical to deploying new generation and load resources. 

He brings 40+ years of experience in electric transmission system planning, grid analytics, reliability and stability analysis, advanced system studies, and interconnection. He has led complex system impact studies and guided conventional and renewable projects through the interconnection process across the United States.

Education: MS and BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan; PE license in AZ, CA, FL, MI, MO, NV, NM, and NY.
 
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Aaron Gibson, CPA, Senior Advisor – Accounting, Tax, and Compliance

Aaron advises clients on regulatory accounting, ratemaking, utility finance, and tax matters. He leads compliance‑, financial‑, and tax‑related audit work, supporting utilities and energy companies in complex regulatory and rate case proceedings.

He brings 20+ years of experience, with deep expertise in base rate cases and rider proceedings, internal controls, and tax normalization, including matters related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Having worked on the utility side of regulatory filings, he offers practical, regulator‑ready insight and has provided expert accounting testimony before multiple utility commissions.

Education: Master of Accountancy, University of North Dakota; B.B.A. in Finance, University of Texas at Austin
Licensure: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Virginia and Wisconsin.

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Sachita Gautam, Business Analyst & Client Engagement

Sachita is a Business Analyst and Client Engagement professional at Aadi Advisory, supporting clients as they navigate financial analysis, operational reporting, and data‑driven decision‑making across energy and infrastructure engagements.

She brings 6+ years of experience in finance, analytics, and operational support, with a strong background in budgeting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and compliance. Before joining Aadi, Sachita worked in the energy sector as a Financial Analyst at People’s Hydropower Limited, where she supported financial operations, audits, budgeting, and cross‑functional coordination with engineering and project teams. 

Education: M.S., Business Analytics, SNHU. B.B.A., Business Administration, Tribhuvan University.

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Braden Beaty, Director, Talent & Growth

 
Braden leads Aadi Advisory’s energy‑sector executive search and talent advisory work. He specializes in building high‑impact leadership teams across the energy, power, and infrastructure ecosystem, partnering with clients to place critical roles and support long‑term growth and execution. 
 
Before joining Aadi Advisory, Braden supported executive and senior‑level searches across the clean energy and industrial technology sectors, working closely with utilities, developers, technology providers, and investors. His experience includes recruiting support for organizations such as ABB/Hitachi and Fluence, along with emerging energy and infrastructure platforms.
 
Education: BBA, Oklahoma State University 
 
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In addition to our core team, Aadi Advisory partners with a network of highly experienced energy industry professionals. These experts bring decades of hands-on experience in utility operations, regulatory affairs, market design, and emerging energy technologies. This collaborative approach ensures that we provide our clients with the most informed, innovative, and effective solutions.

We also work closely with other consulting firms that share our commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition. By leveraging complementary expertise and resources, we deliver comprehensive, high-impact advisory services that drive results for our clients.

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