Flora Haixia Zhao joins Sterlite Power as an Independent Director
New Delhi, 12th September 2019: Sterlite Power, a global leader in power transmission, today announced the appointment of Ms Flora Haixia Zhao as an independent director of the company. Ms Zhao is a respected leader in the global energy sector, and has held leadership positions in companies such as BP and AES. She will advise the Board and leadership team on matters related to strategy and global expansion.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Pratik Agarwal, Group CEO, Sterlite Power, said, “We are delighted to have someone of Ms Flora Zhao’s calibre and experience join our Board. Her wealth of experience in the energy and infrastructure sector will be of immense value in guiding our strategic decisions and global expansion.”
Ms. Flora Haixia Zhao, Independent Director, Sterlite Power, added, “I am excited to join the Board of Sterlite Power, and look forward to working with the leadership team.”
Ms Zhao holds Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from Zhejiang University, China and MS from University of Maryland, USA.
About Sterlite Power
Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 13,315 circuit kms and 23,885 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing. Sterlite Power is also the sponsor of IndiGrid, India’s first power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (“InvIT”), listed on the BSE and NSE.
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