Gravis appoints Mehal Shah as Investment Director

Gravis Capital Management today announces the appointment of Mehal Shah as Investment Director.

Joining the firm on 2 March 2026, Mehal will work within the equity investment team, with a focus on renewables and sustainable infrastructure. He will report to Ed Simpson, Head of Energy and Infrastructure.

Mehal brings 15 years’ experience across energy and investment. He has originated, managed and exited investments in multiple renewable sectors. These include solar, wind, hydro, biogas, gas peakers, battery energy storage systems and combined cycle gas turbines across the UK, Ireland, India and the Nordics. He also has deep expertise in the GB, All-Ireland and Nordic power markets.

Most recently, Mehal served as an Investment Director in the energy and infrastructure team at Downing, a role he held since 2016. Prior to Downing, he spent four years at Centrica, where he qualified as a chartered accountant and worked in M&A, including on the development of Centrica’s distributed generation capabilities. Earlier in his career, he worked for a solar developer.

Commenting on the appointment, Ed Simpson said:

“Mehal is well known to Gravis team, having previously worked with us and having acquired assets from the firm. I worked closely with him for several years and know first-hand the quality of his investment judgement and his approach to working with teams. I’m really looking forward to him joining Gravis and to working together again.”