Gurdeep Singh is the chairman and managing director of NTPC Limited (India’s largest integrated power utility and a global energy major) which is a central Public Sector Undertaking governed by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.[1][2][3][4] Shri Gurdeep Singh, took over as NTPC Chairman & Managing Director on 4th February 2016.[5] In an illustrious career spanning more than three and a half decades, he has held leadership positions with several national and multinational companies like PowerGen, CESC, AES, IDFC, DVC, BIFPCL and GSECL among others.[6] An acclaimed thought-leader in Power Generation and Energy space, he speaks frequently at global platforms such as World Economic Forum,International Energy Agency, ISA, Bloomberg and many others. Mr. Singh is one of the early proponents of clean energy in India.[7] Mr. Singh is currently the co-chair of the Electricity Governors Community of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and had served as the co-chair for Resource & Energy Efficiency Taskforce, B20 Italy and the co-chair for the Stewardship Board for the Platform of energy & materials, World Economic Forum (WEF).He has also been serving as the Secretary- General for World Energy Council India.[8]
Gurdeep Singh | |
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 Gurdeep Singh | |
| Born | 7 July 1965 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC Limited |
| Website | www |
Early life
Mr. Singh is an alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra and IIM Ahmedabad and has undergone management and leadership training from Harvard and Oxford business schools.[9]
Recognition
Mr. Singh embraces innovation and a people-centric sustainable approach to business. Shri Gurdeep Singh , CMD NTPC has been bestowed with the Chief Executive of the Year Award at the 24th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in New York City on 9th December ,2022 for his outstanding contribution to the power sector.[10] As MD & CEO of GSECL, he implemented a Canal top solar project in 2012 which won the prestigious Prime Minister Award for Excellence in Public Administration.[11] Under his leadership, NTPC has been ranked No. 1 Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Globally in the S&P Global Commodity Insights Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings®-2022 and constituently as a ‘best employer’ internationally and also received awards and recognitions for its community oriented innovative CSR initiatives and business sustainability.[12][13][14]
References edit
- ^ "Meet NIT, IIM alumnus who heads Rs 2,24,000 crore govt company". Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Gurdeep Singh appointed as new NEEPCO CMD". 31 May 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Gurdeep Singh, CMD NTPC wins S&P Platts Global CEO of the year Award". Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "NTPC board okays extension of tenure of CMD Gurdeep Singh till July 2025".
- ^ "Gurdeep Singh takes over as NTPC CMD". Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Gujarat State Electricity Corp MD Gurdeep Singh to be new NTPC head". Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "World Economic Forum". Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "World Energy Council India". Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Meet NIT, IIM alumnus who heads Rs 2,24,000 crore govt company". Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Winner list of 2023 Platts Global Energy Awards winners".
- ^ "Gujarat's solar power plant and campaign gets PM's award for Excellence in Public Administration".
- ^ "NTPC ranked as the top Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders Globally by S&P Platts".
- ^ "NTPC gets certified as Top Employer 2024 in India by Top Employers Institute".
- ^ "NTPC among top 50 in 'Great Place to Work in India' list".
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