Gurdeep Singh takes over as Chairman and MD of NTPC
Singh started his career with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and has worked at various levels both in domestic and multinational companies.
Gurdeep Singh has taken over the charge of Chairman and Managing Director of state-run power generator National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (​NTPC) with effect from Thursday.
Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL).
"Gurdeep Singh...has taken over the charge of the post of the Chairman and Managing Director, NTPC, with effect from February 4, 2016, for a period of five years, until further orders, whichever is earlier," NTPC said in a BSE filing.
Singh, 51, is a Mechanical Engineer and has over 28 years of experience in power sector. He started his career with NTPC and has worked at various levels both in domestic and multinational companies. He has worked in different areas of the sector ranging from business development, projects and operations.
"The appointment of Singh is the Schedule 'A' scale of pay of Rs 80,000-Rs 1,25,000 and other perks and benefits as are generally applicable to the Chairman and Managing Director for the company, pending receipt of detailed terms and conditions of his appointment from Ministry of Power," the company said.