Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited has appointed Brajesh Kumar as Chief Executive Officer, strengthening the organization’s leadership across power distribution, digital transformation, and operational modernization initiatives.
CPDL operates under the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group and is responsible for electricity distribution and retail supply across the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Focus on Operational Excellence and Grid Modernization
In his new role, Brajesh Kumar is expected to strengthen:
- Grid reliability
- Operational efficiency
- Customer-centric transformation
- ESG initiatives
- Digital modernization
- Revenue optimization
- Renewable integration
The company serves over 1.2 million residents and manages an extensive network spanning 220KV, 66KV, 33KV, 11KV, and low-tension distribution infrastructure.
Extensive Leadership Across Power Distribution Ecosystem
Brajesh Kumar brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience across the energy, telecom, and industrial sectors.
Before joining CPDL, he held multiple senior leadership roles at BSES Yamuna Power Limited, including:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Business Officer
- Business Head
During his tenure, he led initiatives focused on:
- AT&C loss reduction
- Smart metering and AMI
- SCADA implementation
- Customer service transformation
- ESG-aligned operations
- Rooftop solar and EV programs
- Revenue optimization
- Regulatory compliance
His work significantly contributed toward operational modernization and customer-centric reforms across Delhi’s power distribution ecosystem.
Expertise Across Energy and Infrastructure Industries
Earlier in his career, Kumar held leadership roles at:
- Reliance Infrastructure Limited
- Jindal Steel & Power Limited
- Reliance Communications Limited
- Hindalco Industries Limited
His expertise spans:
- Power distribution management
- Smart grid operations
- Customer business transformation
- Marketing and commercial strategy
- ESG and sustainability
- Digital utility modernization
- Financial and operational optimization
Driving Future-Ready Energy Infrastructure
Kumar has consistently championed initiatives involving:
- Smart grid technologies
- Renewable energy integration
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- EV charging infrastructure
- Demand-side management (DSM)
- SCADA and SAP-enabled operations
- Digital customer systems
The appointment comes as utilities increasingly focus on building resilient, sustainable, and technology-enabled power infrastructure ecosystems.
CPDL CEO leadership is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening Chandigarh’s future-ready energy distribution framework while supporting sustainability, digital transformation, and customer-focused operational excellence.
