Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari Appointed Vice-Chairman and Board Member of K.P. Energy Limited Entities

Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari Appointed Vice-Chairman and Board Member of K.P. Energy Limited Entities​

Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of KP Group. In this capacity, he has also joined the Board of Directors for three listed companies under the group: KPI Green Energy Limited, KP Energy Limited, and KP Green Engineering Limited.

The appointment reinforces the leadership bench of KP Group at a critical stage in its growth journey. Prof. Maheshwari brings nearly four decades of experience spanning academia, public sector leadership, and industry engagement. His professional background includes advising numerous organizations across the power, energy, infrastructure, banking, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

His consulting work has focused on strategic transformation, governance, organizational restructuring, human capital development, and business turnaround. Prof. Maheshwari's experience encompasses working with multinational corporations, large business groups, government organizations, and international institutions. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad, and previously served on the boards of UCO Bank, Andhra Bank, and NTPC School of Business.

Prior to his current role, he was a Professor of Human Resource Management and Strategy at IIM Ahmedabad, where he also served as Dean (Alumni and External Relations). Earlier career highlights include serving on the faculty of the National Academy of Indian Railways and the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as Advisor to the Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India, an achievement recognized by receiving the Gold Medal for Excellence in Service from the National Academy of Indian Railways.

Dr. Faruk Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of KP Group, commented on the appointment, stating that it is a pleasure to welcome Prof. Maheshwari to the Board as Vice-Chairman. He noted that he has known Prof. Maheshwari for a considerable period and values his clarity of thought, depth of experience, and commitment to building sustainable institutions. Dr. Patel added that his counsel will be invaluable in shaping the future of the organization regarding strategy, governance, and people development, ensuring stronger systems and sharper decision-making capability.

The KP Group was established in 1994 by Dr. Faruk G. Patel and has evolved into a conglomerate focusing on renewable energy, infrastructure, and innovation. For three decades, the group has actively promoted sustainability through transformative projects in wind and solar energy, contributing to India's green energy mission. The company maintains a strong portfolio of renewable energy projects and is recognized as a trusted partner committed to reducing carbon footprint and advancing India's energy transition.

KPEL Stock Price Movement​

K.P. Energy Limited shares are shedding 1.15% in live trading, dipping to ₹338.75 as of 1:38 PM after the stock shed ₹3.95. The equity has seen a volatile day, hitting a low of ₹338.1 and registering a volume of 117,024 shares so far.