Essar Power has appointed Ankur Kumar as the Chief Executive Officer of its renewables business division. 

With over 24 years of extensive experience in Renewable Energy and Public Infrastructure sectors, Ankur comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. In his most recent role, Ankur served as the Chief Executive Officer at ACME Solar Holdings., where he spearheaded the strategic expansion of the company into green hydrogen & ammonia businesses, while also enhancing their geographical footprint. He also worked with TBEA Xinjiang Sunoasis.

In his new role, Ankur will collaborate closely with the Essar Power Board and Leadership Teams to build a strong portfolio in renewable energy and onboarding other crucial talents to drive Essar Power’s green energy initiatives forward.

“With Ankur Kumar joining us, we hope to further our plans in renewables. His wealth of experience and demonstrated leadership will help drive Essar Power towards a more sustainable future,” said Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar Capital.

“As we work towards shaping a future powered by renewable energy solutions. Our collective efforts will play a significant role in driving positive change for generations to come,” said Ankur who is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, where he obtained his MBA in Finance and Strategy.