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Akhilesh Pathak Takes Charge as POWERGRID Projects Director
Akhilesh Pathak has taken a new leadership job at POWERGRID.
He became the company’s Director (Projects) on 30 September 2026.
He first joined POWERGRID as a trainee in 1993.
Since then, he has worked on many kinds of power projects.
These include building and managing transmission lines and substations.
He previously led work in the company’s Project Management Department.
POWERGRID said he also led a transmission project in Nepal.
His new role follows more than 32 years of experience in the power sector.
Akhilesh Pathak assumed charge as Director (Projects) at POWERGRID on 30 September 2026.
He joined POWERGRID as an executive trainee in 1993 and has more than 32 years of power-sector experience.
Before the appointment, he was Executive Director (Project Management) at the company.
His experience includes transmission planning, project execution, infrastructure development, and business development.
POWERGRID said he led the Arun-3 SAPDC Transmission Project in Nepal and contributed to project and transmission infrastructure work.
- Who
- Akhilesh Pathak, appointed Director (Projects) at POWERGRID.
- What
- He assumed charge as Director (Projects).
- Where
- Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (POWERGRID).
- When
- 30 September 2026.
- Why
- The articles report his appointment but do not state a specific reason.
Key facts
- Appointment
- Director (Projects), effective 30 September 2026
- Previous role
- Executive Director (Project Management) at POWERGRID
- POWERGRID start
- Joined as an executive trainee in 1993
- Experience
- More than 32 years in the power sector
- Education
- Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- International project
- Led the Arun-3 SAPDC Transmission Project in Nepal
- Additional programme
- Completed the Harvard ManageMentor programme conducted by Harvard Business School
Sources
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