K.P. Energy Limited

Key Appointment Details

  • Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari has been appointed as Vice-Chairman of KP Group
  • He has joined the Board of Directors of all three listed companies under the group: KPI Green Energy Limited, KP Energy Limited, and KP Green Engineering Limited
  • The appointment is effective as of the disclosure date (July 3, 2026)

Professional Background of Appointee

Prof. Sunil Kumar Maheshwari brings nearly four decades of experience across:

  • Academia, public sector leadership, and industry engagement
  • Advisory work across power, energy, infrastructure, banking, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing sectors
  • Consulting, advisory, and research focused on strategic transformation, leadership development, organizational restructuring, human capital development, governance, and business turnaround
  • Work experience with public sector enterprises, multinational corporations, large business groups, government organizations, and international institutions

Educational and Professional Credentials

  • Alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad
  • Former Professor of Human Resource Management and Strategy at IIM Ahmedabad
  • Former Dean (Alumni and External Relations) at IIM Ahmedabad
  • Former faculty member at National Academy of Indian Railways and Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
  • Served as Advisor to the Minister of Human Resource Development, Government of India (2009-2013)
  • Former board member of UCO Bank, Andhra Bank, and NTPC School of Business
  • Recipient of Gold Medal for Excellence in Service from the National Academy of Indian Railways

Management Commentary

Dr. Faruk Patel, Chairman & Managing Director of KP Group, stated:

  • He has known Prof. Maheshwari for a long time and has been working with him personally for the past 1.5 years
  • Cited Prof. Maheshwari's clarity of thought, depth of experience, and commitment to building lasting institutions
  • Noted the rare combination of academic rigor, governance, and boardroom experience in his career
  • Expects his counsel on governance, strategy, and people development to be invaluable as the organization grows in scale and complexity
  • Believes his guidance will help build stronger systems, sharper decision-making, and a sustainable leadership culture

About KP Group

  • Established in 1994 by Dr. Faruk G. Patel
  • Multi-faceted conglomerate with core expertise in renewable energy, infrastructure, and innovation
  • Three decades of experience in sustainability projects, particularly wind and solar energy
  • Strong portfolio of renewable energy projects contributing to India's green energy mission
  • Reputation as trusted partner for companies seeking to reduce carbon footprint
  • Mission to contribute meaningfully to India's energy transition while setting new benchmarks in renewable energy