Tata Power Appoints Praveer Sinha as New CEO, MD

Praveer Sinha has over three decades of experience in the power sector and has been credited with transforming the power distribution sector and development and setting up of greenfield and brownfield power plants in India and abroad.

Tata Power has appointed Praveer Sinha as the firm’s new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director with effect from May 1, 2018 to oversee the next phase of expansion.

Sinha is currently the CEO & managing director of Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a public private partnership between Tata Power and Delhi government, supplying power to over seven million people in North and North-West Delhi.

Tata Power Chairman N Chandrasekaran said in the statement, “Praveer’s extensive experience in the power sector and his ability to drive performance, maximise returns and work seamlessly with stakeholders will be very valuable for Tata Power as it looks to strengthen and expand its position in fast-evolving energy market”.

Mr. Sinha has over three decades of experience in the power sector and has been credited with transforming the power distribution sector and development and setting up of greenfield and brownfield power plants in India and abroad, said a company statement.

“Tata Power is among the oldest and most iconic companies in the Tata group and it is my privilege to lead such an institution. I look forward to working with all our stakeholders and employees to take this company on its next stage of growth,” said Sinha in the statement.

Sinha holds a Master’s Degree in Business Law from National Law School, Bengaluru and is also professionally trained as an Electrical Engineer.