Suzlon Energy reappoints J P Chalasani as CEO

Chalasani has over 40 years of experience in the public and private sector across the entire gamut of the power sector.

The Board of Directors of Suzlon Energy Limited has appointed J. P. Chalasani as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in place of Ashwani Kumar who has resigned as CEO of the company with effect from 5th April 2023 on account of personal reasons.

JP Chalasani joined the Suzlon Group in April 2016 as Chief Executive Officer. Post a highly successful tenure as CEO, Chalasani transitioned to a Strategic Advisor role with the group in July 2020. JP Chalasani was reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Suzlon Group on 5th April 2023. Renowned for his project management and people leadership skills,  Chalasani brings to the company more than 40 years of experience of working in the Indian power sector, especially with companies like NTPC, Reliance Power and Punj Lloyd.

Prior to joining Punj Lloyd, Chalasani had spent over 18 years with the Reliance Group. He joined Reliance Group (undivided) as a Vice President in 1995 and worked on a number of assignments for the group.

Chalasani has over 40 years of experience