Tata Power has announced the appointment of Deepesh Nanda as President-Renewables and CEO & MD of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, effective from November 1, 2023.
A distinguished leader in the energy sector, Nanda brings with him 28 years of extensive experience across companies like GE, Flowserve and Tyco.
In his new role, Nanda will be responsible for driving the growth and profitability of Tata Power’s renewable energy portfolio, which encompasses solar, wind, hybrid, and B2C green energy solutions. He will also lead innovation and digital transformation initiatives in the renewable energy sector.
Expertise and vision
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD of Tata Power, said, “We welcome Deepesh Nanda to the Tata Power family. His illustrious career and proven track record of delivering excellence make him a valuableasset as we chart our path toward leadership in the renewable energy domain. His expertise and vision will be instrumental as we aim to reinforce our position as the most preferred and trusted green energy solutions company.”
Ashish Khanna becomes President, Generation
Tata Power also announced that Ashish Khanna, a Tata Power veteran, will be moving as President to the important part of the Generation business cluster, which includes the company’s upcoming pumped hydro storage plants, hydro plants, and other new initiatives apart from the existing hydro and thermal plants in India and abroad.
Dr. Sinha extended his gratitude to Khanna, “I would like to thank Ashish Khanna for his outstanding contribution to the growth and success of our renewable energy business over the last seven years. Under his leadership, TPREL has become one of the largest renewable energy companies in the country, with a portfolio of over 4 GW of operational and another 3 GW of under-construction projects. I am confident that he will give direction and growth in his new role in our Generation businesses.”