“Chalasani” new chief executive of R-Power

Reliance Power, a Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group company, today named J P Chalasani as its new chief executive.

Chalasani, a former whole-time director (business development) of Reliance Energy, has tendered his resignation from the board of Reliance Energy with effect from March 7, 2008.

Formerly with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Chalasani joined the Reliance Group in 1995, and has over 27 years of experience in the power sector. Commissioning of the 2,100 MW Ramagundam thermal power station, the largest thermal power project at the time, was the key highlight of his over 15-year stint with NTPC.

Chalasani has handled various assignments for Reliance ADA Group including the successful bidding for two ultra mega power projects.

Reliance Power is the flagship company of Reliance ADA Group to develop, construct and operate power generation projects. The company is currently developing 13 power projects with a combined installed capacity of 28,000 Mw.