– INDIA, New Delhi – Azure Power Global Limited (OTC: AZREF | NYSE: AZRE), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, today announced the appointment of Non-Executive Director, M.S. Unnikrishnan as new Chairman of the Board of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited with immediate effect, replacing Alan Rosling who resigned from the Board of Directors of Azure Power Global Limited and Azure Power India Private Limited, effective October 11, 2023.
“We are honoured to have Mr. M.S. Unnikrishnan lead the company as it embarks on its next stage of growth. With his strong insights about Engineering and Energy industry, impeccable corporate leadership track record and active partnership with various Government policy making and consultative bodies, Mr. Unnikrishnan is an extraordinary resource for the company” – said CEO, Sunil Gupta.
About M.S. Unnikrishnan
M.S. Unnikrishnan joined the Board of Directors in August 2020 and has made an immense contribution during his tenure. He has over 30 years of experience in the energy and environmental sector. In his earlier role as Managing Director and CEO of a leading power systems and equipment company, he implemented a strategy to accelerate growth and establish a culture of strong corporate governance. He has received numerous accolades for his leadership including the Asia Innovator of the Year award by CNBC Asia, one of the Best CEOs in India by Grant Thornton, and India Innovator of the Year by CNBC India. He is actively involved with various industry bodies to help in policy-making and technology development for India. Mr. M.S. Unnikrishnan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Visveswaraiya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, and has completed an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School.
About Azure Power
Azure is a leading independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India. Azure developed India’s first utility-scale solar project in 2009, and since then has grown rapidly to become a leader in developing and operating large utility-scale renewable energy projects in the country.
SOURCE: https://www.azurepower.com/
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