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