Powergrid has announced the promotion/appointment of several senior-level officials to the position of Executive Director (ED), effective January 25, 2026. This decision, approved by the Board of Directors, aims to bolster leadership and drive strategic initiatives across key departments. The promoted executives bring extensive experience in areas such as telecom, engineering, finance, and HR, positioning Powergrid for continued growth and innovation.
Executive Leadership Expansion
Powergrid has expanded its leadership team with the promotion/appointment of senior-level officials to the role of Executive Director (ED). These appointments, effective January 25, 2026, reflect the company’s commitment to strengthening its management structure and driving future growth.
Key Appointments and Focus Areas
The newly appointed Executive Directors will be responsible for overseeing critical functions within Powergrid, including:
- Sanjay Sharma: CEO (POWERTEL), bringing expertise in telecom marketing, corporate planning, and asset monetization.
- Abhay Kumar: Executive Director (Engineering), focusing on substation engineering, asset management, and international consultancy.
- Abhinav Verma: Executive Director (Rajasthan Projects), overseeing transmission projects in Rajasthan.
- Vineeta Agarwal: CEO (PESL), leading digital transformation and smart grid initiatives.
- M S Hejib: Executive Director (SR-II), contributing to ERP & IT and substation maintenance.
- Akhilesh Kumar Dixit: Chief Executive Officer (EESL), experienced in substation construction and business development.
- Kumud Wadhwa: Executive Director (ERP & IT), focusing on digital transformation and enterprise IT modernization.
- Harinarayanan Puthan Kalam: Executive Director (HR), with expertise in human resource management and industrial relations.
- Vikas Bagadia: Executive Director (CTUIL), strengthening India’s HVDC backbone.
- Ashok Kumar Naik: Executive Director (ER-II), experienced in AC substation O&M and cross-border transmission projects.
- Rajesh V: Executive Director (Khavda-Nagpur HVDC Project), overseeing large-scale transmission project execution.
- Arindam Chakraborty: Executive Director (FQA), contributing to technical quality assurance and grid management.
Source: BSE
