Power Grid Appoints Akhilesh Pathak as Director (Projects)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited appointed Shri Akhilesh Pathak as Director (Projects) effective September 30, 2026. His tenure extends until May 31, 2028. Pathak brings over 32 years of experience in the power sector. The board meeting approving his appointment concluded at 7:30 PM.
The appointment of a key director like Director (Projects) is significant for the company's operations and strategic direction, hence a medium impact.
The announcement is a routine management change and does not contain information that would positively or negatively impact the company's stock.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) announced the appointment of Shri Akhilesh Pathak (DIN: 10830950) as Director (Projects) on its Board. The appointment was conveyed by the Ministry of Power (MoP) via an order dated 30th September, 2026. Shri Pathak's tenure will be effective from his date of assumption of charge until his superannuation on 31.05.2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Shri Akhilesh Pathak assumed the charge of Director (Projects) on 30th September, 2026. The Board of Directors, in their meeting held on the same date, approved his appointment as Additional Director [Director (Projects)]. Concurrently, Shri Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan, Chairman & Managing Director, relinquished the additional charge of Director (Projects).
Shri Akhilesh Pathak is not related to any Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of POWERGRID and is not debarred from holding office by any SEBI order or other authority. He is a graduate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with over 32 years of experience in the power sector, including transmission system planning, project execution, and strategic infrastructure development. He has held various leadership positions within POWERGRID and previously served as Executive Director, OSD (Projects). The Board meeting commenced at 7:20 PM and concluded at 7:30 PM on 30th September, 2026.
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