{
  "id": 11392892,
  "title": "Pathak assumes charge as Director (Projects) POWERGRID",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/pathak-assumes-charge-as-director-projects-powergrid",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:32:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/pathak-assumes-charge-as-director-projects-powergrid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Akhilesh Pathak has begun his new role as Director (Projects) at the State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India, effective September 30. A graduate in electrical & electronics engineering, Pathak commenced his journey with POWERGRID in 1993 as part of the company's inaugural trainee cohort. His professional trajectory includes completion of the Harvard ManageMentor Programme offered by Harvard Business School.\n\nWith more than three decades of experience in the power sector, Pathak boasts extensive expertise in transmission system planning, project execution, management, business development, and strategic infrastructure development. His career at POWERGRID has been marked by key leadership roles and a profound understanding of the development, execution, monitoring, and commissioning of Extra High Voltage transmission lines and substations.\n\nDuring his time in POWERGRID's Project Management Department, Pathak significantly contributed to the Corporation's highest capital expenditure utilization and notable asset capitalization and transmission line additions. He played a pivotal role in resolving critical project implementation challenges through effective stakeholder coordination and strategic project oversight. Pathak's leadership was instrumental in the successful completion of the Arun-3 SAPDC Transmission Project in Nepal, a feat that required navigating cross-border, regulatory, and geographical complexities. Additionally, he has made substantial contributions to POWERGRID's business development function through the expansion of consultancy services in both domestic and international markets, thereby supporting revenue growth initiatives.",
  "summary": "State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India on Thursday said that Akhilesh Pathak has assumed charge as its Director (Projects) with effect from September 30. An electrical & electronics engineering graduate, Pathak joined POWERGRID as an Executive Trainee in its first batch in 1993, a company statement said. He has also completed the Harvard ManageMentor Programme conducted by Harvard Business…",
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}