Shri Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan Appointed Chairman & Managing Director of POWERGRID
Shri Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), effective April 1, 2026. His term extends until July 31, 2030. He previously served as Director (Projects) and brings over 33 years of experience.
The appointment of a Chairman and Managing Director is a significant leadership change that can influence the strategic direction and operational execution of a large public sector undertaking like POWERGRID.
The appointment of a new CMD is a routine management change and does not inherently carry a positive or negative financial implication for the company based on the provided information.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) announced the appointment of Shri Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as its Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). This decision was approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held on April 1, 2026, following an order from the Ministry of Power dated March 18, 2026.
Shri Vamsi assumed charge as CMD effective April 1, 2026. His term is set to continue until his superannuation on July 31, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He is not related to any Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of the company and has not been debarred from holding such an office by any regulatory authority.
Shri Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan is an accomplished engineering professional with over 33 years of experience in the power transmission and telecom sectors. He holds a graduate degree in Engineering and postgraduate diplomas in Planning & Project Management and Management. He has also completed programs at Harvard Manage Mentor and the Indian School of Business. Prior to his appointment as CMD, he served as Director (Projects) at POWERGRID, where he was instrumental in achieving significant milestones including the highest ever Capitalisation and CAPEX. He has held various leadership roles in Projects, Procurement, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Asset Management, and Telecom. He was a founding member of POWERGRID’s Regulatory Cell and played a key role in the company's entry into competitive bidding. He also led the expansion of POWERGRID’s telecom business and initiated the company's first Data Centre project.
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