Suzlon Energy has appointed Ashok Ramachandran as President – India Business, effective June 4, 2026. He will report to the Group Chief Executive Officer. Ramachandran brings over two decades of global leadership experience in the energy sector, with a proven track record in driving large-scale transformations and operational scaling. His appointment is a strategic move as Suzlon accelerates its growth in the renewable energy market.
Leadership Expansion at Suzlon Energy
Suzlon Energy Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Ashok Ramachandran as the new President – India Business. This strategic appointment is effective from June 4, 2026. Mr. Ramachandran will be a Senior Managerial Personnel (SMP) of the Company and will report directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer. This move underscores Suzlon’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it navigates the evolving landscape of the renewable energy sector.
A Career of Global Expertise
Ashok Ramachandran brings a wealth of experience, spanning over two decades of global leadership across the energy, industrial products, and vertical mobility sectors. His expertise extends across India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. He is recognized for his ability to drive execution-led transformation at scale within complex, high-growth industries. Previously, as Chief Operating Officer and board member at JSW, he was instrumental in shaping the company’s long-term growth strategy, significantly accelerating its capacity from nearly 5 GW to 30 GW in approximately 3 years.
Previous Roles and Achievements
Prior to his role at JSW, Mr. Ramachandran spent a significant portion of his career with the Schindler Group. As the CEO & President for Schindler India & South Asia, he successfully led the company’s major markets in Manufacturing, Operations, and R&D. During his tenure, he delivered robust operational performance and achieved a notable three-fold increase in revenues, scaling from ₹1,000 Crores to ₹3,000 Crores.
Suzlon’s Growth Trajectory
The appointment comes at a critical juncture for Suzlon as it focuses on becoming a wind-first, full-stack renewable energy company. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group, commented that India is on an accelerated growth path for wind energy, with significant opportunity ahead. He expressed confidence that Ashok’s expertise in execution-led transformation and operational scaling will further bolster Suzlon’s leadership in the renewable energy era. Ajay Kapur, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, also conveyed his anticipation of working closely with Mr. Ramachandran, emphasizing his confidence in his leadership to drive the company’s growth and operational excellence.
Company Background
Suzlon Group is a leading global renewable energy solutions provider, with 21.7 GW of wind energy capacity installed across 17 countries. The company is headquartered in Pune, India, and operates as a vertically integrated organization with in-house R&D centers and manufacturing facilities. Suzlon is recognized as India’s No. 1 Renewable Energy Solutions company, with a substantial installed base of over 15.7 GW of assets domestically.
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