New Delhi: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced the promotion of Gyaneshwar Prasad Payasi and Pradeep Kumar to the position of Executive Director (ED), effective April 1, 2026. These appointments place them as senior management personnel, one level below the company’s Board of Directors.
Leadership Promotions to Drive Operational Excellence
The promotions are part of POWERGRID’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its senior leadership team and enhance operational efficiency in managing India’s vast power transmission network. Both executives will play a crucial role in steering key infrastructure projects and supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy.
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Profile of Gyaneshwar Prasad Payasi
Gyaneshwar Prasad Payasi, now Executive Director of the CMD Coordination Cell, brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the power sector. His expertise includes:
- Project execution and management
- PESM and CMD coordination
- Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB)
- Asset management and monetization
An engineering graduate with BE and ME degrees from Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and a PGDM from Management Development Institute Gurgaon, Payasi has led several strategic initiatives, including power evacuation projects in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh and key asset monetization programs.
Profile of Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar, appointed as Executive Director of CTDS-AP, has nearly three decades of experience in:
- Asset management
- Substation maintenance
- Consultancy and infrastructure projects
A graduate of Dayalbagh Educational Institute, he joined POWERGRID in 1994 as an Executive Trainee. He is currently leading a major Government of India initiative in Arunachal Pradesh focused on strengthening transmission and distribution (T&D) systems, a critical project for regional power infrastructure.
Strengthening India’s Power Transmission Network
These appointments highlight POWERGRID’s commitment to strong leadership and technical excellence in managing the country’s power transmission backbone. With their vast experience and strategic insights, both leaders are expected to contribute significantly to:
- Enhancing grid reliability
- Improving project execution efficiency
- Supporting large-scale infrastructure development
- Driving sustainable and future-ready energy solutions
Strategic Importance of Leadership Changes
The elevation of these senior professionals comes at a time when India is expanding its power infrastructure to meet growing energy demands and integrate renewable energy sources. Their leadership will be crucial in ensuring seamless execution of national-level transmission projects.
About POWERGRID
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power and India’s leading electric power transmission company. It operates a vast network of transmission lines across the country and plays a key role in ensuring reliable, efficient, and sustainable power supply, including integration of renewable energy into the national grid.
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