Ensuring strong governance and strategic oversight for NGSL’s long-term growth.
Mr Ravindra Kumar has worked in various capacities in O&M function at NTPC Kahalgaon Project. He has exposure of working at Corporate Centre in Engineering department and as a technical support to Director (Technical).
He was actively involved in development of 1st Maitree supercritical power project of Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL), Bangladesh. During his tenure as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), he spearheaded all Engineering, erection, commissioning, and O&M activities of 660 MW 1st Unit of BIFPCL.
As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited, he expedited various construction and erection activities.
He is a professional with Corporate and Site experience, people-centric approach, knowledge, and experience of the entire power sector.
Mr. Mahesh Kendhe is an accomplished energy sector professional with over 28 years of diverse experience in power generation, engineering, and industrial operations. He is currently associated with GE Power India Ltd., a GE Vernova group company, and has previously served senior roles at Thermax B&W and Reliance Industries Ltd. His expertise spans operational strategy, execution excellence, and business transformation. He brings a forward-looking approach focused on technology-driven growth and long-term value creation.
Mr. Mahesh Kendhe is a seasoned Energy professional with >28 years of rich & diverse professional experience. He is working with GE Power India Ltd., a GE Vernova group company and has previously served esteemed organizations like Thermax B&W & Reliance Industries Ltd. in various capacities.
During his professional journey, Mr. Mahesh has provided creative leadership to various function like plant O&M, EPC/Service Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Business Development, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Engineering R&D, Policy Advocacy etc. & delivered success to these organizations.
Mr. Mahesh is passionate about Sustainable Energy, ESG & achieving Circular economy and actively supports implementing future technologies leading to energy transition & decarbonization to address Climate Change effectively.
Mr. Mahesh is an alumnus of Management Development Institute (MDI)-Gurgaon, College of Engineering Pune (COEP) & has been professionally trained from Stanford University-USA.
Shri Mohammad Ashfaq is a postgraduate in Engineering from IIT Delhi and an alumnus of the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad. He has over 33 years of rich and diverse experience with NTPC Limited, spanning various key functions across the power sector.
During his long and distinguished association with NTPC, Shri Ashfaq has worked in several important areas, including Commissioning & Testing, Operations, CHP Maintenance and Corporate Planning, gaining extensive exposure to both technical and corporate functions of the power sector.
He has also served as In-charge of the World Energy Council, an organisation working under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Subsequently, from 2021 to 2024, he was entrusted with the additional responsibility of setting up the Power Foundation of India, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Power, as its Executive Director. During his tenure, he served as the Team Leader of the Support Group of ETWG and extended valuable support to the Ministry of Power in various activities related to the G20. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MNGEPL, a joint venture between MAHAGENCO and NGEL.
With his extensive experience in power sector operations, corporate planning, energy transition and policy-related initiatives, Shri Ashfaq brings a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic perspective and leadership experience.
Presently, Shri Mohammad Ashfaq is serving as the Whole-Time Director of NTPC GE Power Services Private Limited (NGSL), a 50:50 Joint Venture between NTPC Limited and GE Power India Limited. NGSL is engaged in Renovation & Modernisation and Operations & Maintenance of power stations and has diversified into areas including FGD, Renewable Energy and other power-sector assignments.
With his extensive professional experience of more than three decades and wide exposure to the power sector, Shri Ashfaq is providing strategic and operational leadership to NGSL in its continued growth and diversification.
Mr. Benu Pillai is a seasoned engineering and technology leader with over 30 years of experience in the oil and energy industry. He is an experienced engineering leader with expertise in project engineering, application engineering, new product introduction, and detailed engineering for thermal power and gasification projects.
Mr. Benu has a proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams, driving innovation, and optimizing engineering processes for Boilers, Emission Control, Steam Turbines, Generators, and more. Previous roles include Engineering Leader for Clean Combustion, Senior Product Cost/Pricing Leader, and Head of Engineering for Environment Control Solutions at GE Vernova. Known for strategic leadership, lean/kaizen practices, and delivering competitive engineering solutions.
Mr. Benu holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
Mr. Madhusudan Kulkarni is an experienced industry professional with over 27 years within the GE ecosystem, spanning ABB, Alstom Power, and GE Power India Ltd. In his present capacity he leads the setting up of a Centre of Excellence to drive standard and complex repairs on OEM and third party large Turbogenerating equipment adhering to the core principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Costs thereby improving plant availability and reliability. Under his leadership the CoE also supports Localization initiatives for critical components of Steam Turbines to enable a Lean supply chain capable of achieving global standards and delivering to Customer expected timelines.
Mr. Madhusudan is accountable for generating Repair opportunities, Repair growth targets, New Product introductions for improvement in Repair offerings and optimizing cost through localization. He is also responsible for training field personnel for Repair execution during outages, large refurbishment projects and assessing damage during forced outages.
Mr. Madhusudan is a Graduate Metallurgical Engineer and a Post Graduate in Materials Technology from IIT Mumbai. He has to his credit several research publication has been on the examiner panel and dissertation guide to the MS University in Vadodara.
A Cost accountant working in NTPC since August 1988, currently holding the post of Chief General Manager looking after Corporate Accounts, International Finance, Capital Budget and Bonds.
Current job profile includes preparation of Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements, raising of domestic and international borrowings, monitoring Compliance to Related Party Transations, preparation of capital budget and monitoring capital expenditure targets, coordination with ERP-SAP team for introducing processes, ensuring internal financial controls, publishing financial results as required by SEBI LODR, coordination with Statutory and Government Audit and other related matters. Also take part in familiarizing new entrants to the Company with systems and processes through structured training sessions. Presently a Director in the following companies:
