He is a seasoned leader with demonstrated experience of more than 33 years. He has played a pivotal role in alignment of HR Strategy with business and steering organization’s growth. 

He is a business enabler with excellent cross functional knowledge, high acumen and great exposure in policy formulations, HR Process Re-engineering & other Organizational Development initiatives. He has represented India and won prestigious Asian Management Challenge Championship in 2017. He has led various management initiatives such as SAP implementation, digitization of HR, readiness for future of work, etc. with a focus on building agile & resilient organization. Presently, he is also holding position of Director (Personnel) of POWERGRID.

Prior to taking charge as MD, NETC, Shri Jai Shankar was the Location Manager of ONGC’s Cauvery Asset, Puducherry. He had an extremely successful stint as Head of Sakhalin Asset at ONGC Videsh, which is seen as the most valuable producing Asset in Russia. His leading role in establishing the first Energy office, called “Bharat Energy Office” as a Joint Venture of 5 Indian PSUs (ONGC Videsh, IOCL, GAIL, OIL & EIL) in Moscow for Business Development earned a wide media coverage at the international level. He carries a notable contribution in Corporate & ONGC Power JVs functioning, while working with the ONGC Board level members. He also has a rich experience of working as a Mine Engineer with Hindustan Copper Ltd (A PSU) before joining ONGC.

Shri Jai Shankar is a Mechanical Engineer with Post Graduate in Operation Management. Shri Shankar has a rich experience across the E&P value chain, Power, Mining & Business Development. A dedicated proponent of continuous learning, Shri Jai Shankar has been a strong advocate for integrating cutting-edge technology and digitalization to drive growth and sustainability in the energy sector. He has widely travelled across the globe including participation in Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Houston USA, Easter Economic Forum (EEF) Vladivostok Russian Federation.

Throughout his career, he has significantly contributed to India's power transmission landscape, particularly through his expertise in the design, commissioning, and troubleshooting of HVDC systems. Formerly serving as the Chief General Manager at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Shri. Mukherjee has been instrumental in the concept-to-commissioning of several landmark HVDC projects, including: ±800 kV, 6000 MW HVDC Transmission system with DMR for Raigarh-Pugalur, and the Pugalur-Trichur ±320 kV, 2 X 1000 MW VSC HVDC Transmission, connected with the awarded line and cable transmission, India's and the world's first ±800 kV, 6000 MW North East Agra Multiterminal HVDC System configuration, Ballia-Bhiwadi HVDC system (±500 kV, 2500 MW), the upgradation of the Talcher-Kolar HVDC system (from ±500 kV, 2000 MW to 2500 MW), and the commissioning of the Rihand-Dadri HVDC system (±500 kV, 1500 MW), refurbishment of Rihand-Dadri, Vidyanchal HVDC (BTB) system.

He has also been instrumental in the conceptualization, scheme finalization of VSC HVDC scheme and configuration at ±350 kV, 5 GW, with a parallel symmetrical monopole from the Renewable Energy Park at Leh, Pang (altitude 4700m) to Kaithal (Load Centre), Bhadla-Fatehgarh HVDC ±800 kV, 6000 MW LCC HVDC system configuration, the development of offshore transmission systems at the 220 kV level in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, as well as in power system studies and the improvement of transmission system efficiency during his tenure in the Technology Development department.

Also, he contributed in conceptualising and executing innovative transmission systems, improving efficiency and reliability across India's power grid. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Shri. Mukherjee was bestowed with the prestigious IEC 1906 Award for his contributions to TC 115 which is granted in recognition of exceptional individual achievements which helped advance IEC activities in a significant way. This accolade, reserved for the most active and impactful experts within TC/SCs and IEC Conformity Assessment Systems, further cements his legacy in the field

Shri. Mukherjee is a global leader in HVDC systems, chairing the ETD40 Committee and representing India on CIGRE and IEC committees. His influential technical papers and active roles in IEEE underscore his global impact. With a career defined by visionary leadership and technical excellence, Shri. Biswajit Bandhu Mukherjee continues to stay at the forefront of advancements in power transmission and reliability of transmission systems in India and beyond.

He has over 30 years of rich experience in O&M of Gas based combined cycle power plants, Coal fired power plants and EHV Transmission Systems. He started his career with NTPC where he worked for 17 years in large gas turbine power plants. Later he worked with Reliance Power with main focus on establishing O&M strategies, Systems and Processes and M&D systems for the power stations being setup by Reliance. He has also worked with Sterlite Power as Head – Asset Mgmt of the pan India EHV transmission assets of Sterlite. Prior to joining OTPC, he was associated with Adani Transmission where he was managing the portfolio of 25 EHV substations and more than 11000 circuit kms of EHV Transmission lines. He is appointed as a Director on our Board with effect from 27th June 2023 to 27th April 2025.

Earlier, while posted in the Office of Director (T&FS), ONGC, he was responsible for monitoring & expediting overall program management of entire Technology & Field Services domain of ONGC. This included Drilling Services, Well Services, Technical Services, IT / Infocom & Information Security, Infrastructure and Materials Management. 2 Institutes (IDT, Dehradun & SMP, Vadodara) provide training and support for various field problems through applied R&D. During his career progression, he held various key positions at Offshore & Onshore Operations, Assets, Technology & Projects, Corporate functions in Oil & Gas Asset Management, Operations and Services in ONGC. He is appointed as a Director on our Board with effect from 12th July 2023.

She has authored numerous technical papers in various National and international forums. She is also honorary Chairman in Vizag Transmission Ltd. and director in 6 no. JVs/subsidiaries of POWERGRID and PUTL. A result-oriented achiever with excellent track record for identifying opportunities for accelerated growth, she is a leader with motivational management style & reputation for building and retaining highly motivated teams.

Presently, Mrs. Manju Gupta is working as Executive Director (CTUIL), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

Currently, he has also taken charge of Managing Director (Additional Charge) of Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL) and Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (APGCL). Shri Biswajit Pegu is also serving as Director on the Board of Ashok Paper (Mill) Assam Limited.

He has worked as Director of Projects at NHPC Limited, where he played a pivotal role in overseeing and executing numerous significant projects. His leadership and technical expertise have been instrumental in driving the growth and efficiency of the organizations where he is associated with. Mr. Basu’s career is marked by his dedication to power sector and his contributions has significantly impacted the industries. Presently, he is also serving as Managing Director of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (TSECL).

He joined as an Assistant Engineer with the Power and Electricity Department, Government of Mizoram in 1989. Over the years, he has accumulated extensive experience including seven years of working experience in the installaon and commissioning of high- voltage (HV) to extra-high-voltage (EHV) substaons up to the 132kV level, nine years of experience in the maintenance of distribuon lines, 13 years experience in revenue collecon (commercial), where he played a key role in the computerizaon of energy billing within Mizoram. Addionally, he has four years of experience in maintaining 132kV/33kV substaons and two years experience in administrave roles as Superintending Engineer (SE) and Chief Engineer.

He has significantly contributed for Computerizaon of energy billing by iniaon computerized billing within Mizoram, OFC and wireless communicaon and was involved in commissioning of most of the 132kV sub staons and hydel staons within Mizoram. Currently, Mr. Laltlanthanga is working as Chief Engineer (RE), Power & Electricity Department, Government of Mizoram

He was Director (Finance) of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) until attaining superannuation in 2016. Prior to being taken over as functional Director of PGCIL, he had worked in finance functions of PGCIL and also in NTPC in various capacities. Accredited with 'CFO - Power Sector Award' from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in the year 2015. He was Independent Director in Manglore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, a subsidiary of ONGC, from 03.08.2019 to 12.07.2022. He also worked as member and Chairman of various Committees of the Board wherein he contributed substantially for the financial and operational improvement of the Company. He is appointed as an Independent Director on our Board with effect from 2nd May, 2023.