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TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has announced the appointment of Mr. Parveen Kumar Verma as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 19, 2024.
Bringing over two and a half decades of experience in the power distribution sector, Mr. Verma is poised to leverage his wealth of expertise in his new leadership role.
Mr. Verma succeeds Mr. Gajanan Kale and will be taking over the reins from him as CEO. Mr. Kale will now assume the position of CEO at Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL) and will be based in New Delhi, contributing his expertise to further the growth and development of TPDDL.
Before joining TPWODL, Mr. Verma served as the Chief of Commercial Services at TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) from 2020 to 2023. He also held a similar position at TP Northern Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPNODL) for a brief period. Mr. Verma has been associated with Tata Power group since 2004.
Commenting on Mr. Verma’s appointment, Mr. Sanjay Banga, President (T&D), Tata Power, expressed confidence in his capabilities, highlighting his proven track record in the distribution sector. He anticipates that TPWODL will continue to set new benchmarks under Mr. Verma’s leadership.
In his new role, Mr. Verma expressed gratitude to the board for appointing him as CEO and conveyed his commitment to driving growth, fostering innovation, and delivering value to customers and stakeholders alongside the talented team at TPWODL.
Mr. Verma holds a membership with the Institution of Engineers of India and an MBA degree from Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), New Delhi.
TPWODL serves a population of nearly 10 million consumers, with a customer base of 21.42 lakhs and a vast distribution area spanning 48,373 square kilometers. |
