Shri Abhay Kumar Singh
(58 years)
is the Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC Ltd. He is also the Chairman of Board of Directors of NHDC Limited and Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Corporation Limited.
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh, a Civil Engineering Graduate of 1983 batch from Regional Engineering College, Durgapur (now NIT) has 35 years of extensive experience in Hydro Sector. Shri Singh began his professional career as Probationary Executive in NHPC in the year 1985. Driven by a passion to succeed and possessing the requisite talent, Shri Singh steadily rose up the ranks and during this period he was associated with several marquee projects that underscored NHPC’s standing as the premier hydro power developer in the country. He played key role in execution of Projects like Tanakpur, Dhauliganga, Teesta Low Dam stage-IV, Parbati -II, Parbati-III and Kishanganga. As the head of the Renewable Energy Division, he spearheaded NHPC’s efforts in diversification in Solar and Wind space.
During his long association with NHPC, Shri Singh has served the organization with notable contributions. Shri Singh is well versed with all the facets of hydro power development and has worked across domains like Project monitoring and planning, Business Development besides his expertise area of Project Construction. He has always put emphasis on adopting new technologies for enhancing the Project execution capabilities of the organization.
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh has always emphasized on team approach and development of strong teams for achieving the targets of the organization. He is a firm believer in institutionalizing the best practices and implementation of innovative initiatives. Shri Singh possesses excellent blend of technical and people management skills and believes in empowering employee for quick and effective decision making.
Shri Singh is extremely passionate about hydropower development and the key role these projects play in the overall socio economic development of the Project area.
