KR Sridhar
Also at Bloom Energy
About
KR Sridhar is a seasoned executive who founded BE in 2002 and has led the company as its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, steering its growth and technological innovation over the years.
With a strong academic foundation from the United States Naval Academy, he built his early career in academia, holding positions such as Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Space Technologies Laboratory at the University of Arizona.
His professional journey is marked by his pivotal role in developing BE’s solid oxide fuel cell platform and introducing the Bloom Energy Server, which transformed on-site power generation.
Beyond BE, he has contributed as a Strategic Limited Partner at Kleiner Perkins and served on various boards and advisory panels, reflecting a commitment to both industry innovation and technical leadership.