Akhilesh Pathak assumes charge as Director (Projects), POWERGRID

Gurugram: Akhilesh Pathak has assumed the charge of Director (Projects) of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, w.e.f. 30th September 2026.

An Electrical & Electronics Engineering Graduate, Pathak joined POWERGRID as an Executive Trainee in its first batch in 1993. He has also completed the Harvard ManageMentor Programme conducted by Harvard Business School. With over 32 years of rich work experience in the Power Sector, Pathak has extensive experience in transmission system planning, project execution, project management, business development and strategic infrastructure development. He has held several key leadership positions in POWERGRID and has vast experience in development, execution, monitoring and commissioning of EHV transmission lines and substations.

During his tenure in POWERGRID’s Project Management Department, Pathak played a key role in achieving the highest-ever CAPEX utilisation of the Corporation and one of the highest asset capitalisation and transmission line additions (CKM). He was also instrumental in resolution of critical project implementation issues through effective stakeholder coordination and strategic project monitoring.

Pathak successfully led the Arun-3 SAPDC Transmission Project in Nepal, overcoming cross-border, regulatory and geographical challenges. He has also contributed significantly to POWERGRID’s Business Development function through expansion of consultancy services in domestic and international markets, supporting revenue growth initiatives. Prior to his appointment as Director (Projects), Pathak served as Executive Director (Project Management) in POWERGRID.