Azure Power Global Limited - Changes to Azure Power's Management Team
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Appointment of Sunil Gupta as CEO
Sunil Gupta will join the Company as CEO on July 10, 2023, replacing the acting CEO, Rupesh Agrawal, who will be leaving at that time to pursue other opportunities. Sunil will also become Managing Director of the Company's subsidiary, Azure Power India Private Limited.
Sunil brings deep leadership experience in the renewables sector and a strong track record of building renewable energy businesses. Prior to Azure, Sunil was the Head –
Alan Rosling, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azure, said, "We are delighted to welcome Sunil to Azure and look forward to his leadership to grow the Company's renewable energy business. We believe that Sunil's deep experience creating value in the sector, deep understanding of international standards of governance, and vast experience of capital raising will benefit Azure as it moves forward. We are also grateful to Rupesh for his significant contribution over the past year and wish him all the best in his next career move."
Sunil Gupta said on this occasion, "I am honored to be joining the Azure team to steer and grow the Company's business in the fast-growing Indian renewable energy sector. I am thankful to the Board for the warm welcome, and I look forward to continuing to grow Azure as one of
Appointment of Sugata Sircar as Group CFO & Executive Director, Finance
As a further step to strengthen the Company's overall governance and control, Sugata Sircar has joined the Company as Group CFO and Executive Director, Finance of the Company's subsidiary, Azure Power India Private Limited, with effect from May 1, 2023. He has resigned from his position as Non-executive Independent Director and member of the Company's Audit & Risk Committee and Capital Committee. Pawan Agrawal will continue as CFO of Azure Power India Private Limited and its group of subsidiaries, reporting to Sugata.
Mr. Sircar has over 32 years of experience in energy & automation, chemicals, textiles, tires, FMCG and city gas distribution. Most recently, he served as CFO at Schneider Electric India. He joined the board of Azure as a Non-Executive Independent Director in 2022.
Alan Rosling, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azure, said, "Sugata has been an outstanding member of Azure's Board and Audit & Risk and Capital Committee. He is a highly experienced CFO, and we have every confidence that he will provide strong financial leadership to the Company as we move forward."
Sugata Sircar said on this occasion, "I am delighted with my new role at Azure as Group CFO. My priority will be finalizing Azure's consolidated accounts and strengthening overall governance and control. I look forward to working with Pawan in this endeavor. I thank the Board for trusting me and offering this exciting opportunity."
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