New Delhi, 10th October 2023: Sterlite Power, a leading power transmission developer and solutions provider in India and Brazil, announced the appointment of Ruhie Pande as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 10, 2023. In this role, Ruhie will work closely with Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Power. She will be responsible for leading the HR organisation including strategy, talent, and culture priorities for the Group.

Commenting on the appointment, Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Power, said, “We are excited to welcome Ruhie Pande as the Group CHRO. Ruhie’s commitment to excellence, her domain expertise, and people-first approach aligns well with our core values.”

Ruhie brings more than two decades of experience in HR leadership to the role. She joins Sterlite Power from Godrej Capital, where she served as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Over the years, Ruhie has worked with some of the notable companies in India across sectors like financial services, real estate, fashion retail, information technology and FMCG. As an accomplished leader and domain expert, she has won several awards and received industry recognition throughout her career for her contribution to HR, including 100 most influential HR leaders in India by CHRO Asia.

Ruhie Pande, Chief Human Resources Officer, Sterlite Power, said, “I am excited to be part of this purpose-driven organisation that is focused on making the world a better place by bringing green electricity to all. I am committed to ensuring that our people are equipped with the best resources and opportunities to contribute to the company’s mission and nurturing a culture that will drive both people and organisational growth.”

Ruhie is a Professional Certified Coach and holds an MSc in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Birkbeck College, London.

About Sterlite Power: 

Sterlite Power is a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer and solutions provider with a robust portfolio of 32 completed, sold and under construction projects covering approximately 15,350 circuit Kms of transmission lines across India and Brazil. Sterlite Power also has a robust portfolio of high-performance power conductors, extra-high voltage (EHV) cables and optical ground wires (OPGW). The Company provides bespoke solutions for the upgrade, uprate, and fiberization of existing transmission infrastructure projects. Advancing the carriage toward a green energy-efficient future, Sterlite Power has an increasing focus on integrating renewable energy into
the grid. It is the first transmission player to launch InvIT in the power sector, listed on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The Company has been recognized as the ‘Power Transmission Company of the Year’ at The Economic Times Energy Leadership Summit 2023 and is a recipient of international awards from S&P Platts as well as International Project Management Association (IPMA). For more details, please visit https://www.sterlitepower.com/

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Sterlite Power: Shreyosi Sen media@sterlite.com