Pune : Suzlon Energy Limited, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced the appointment of Ashok Ramachandran as President – India Business and a member of its Senior Management Personnel (SMP) team, effective June 4, 2026. The strategic leadership appointment comes as Suzlon strengthens its position in India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector and prepares for its next phase of growth.
In his new role, Ramachandran will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Suzlon Group and will be responsible for driving the company’s business expansion, operational excellence, and market leadership initiatives across India.
Seasoned Leader with Global Experience
Ramachandran brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience across the renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, engineering, and vertical mobility sectors. Throughout his career, he has successfully led large-scale business transformations and growth strategies across India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Before joining Suzlon, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Board Member at JSW, where he played a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term renewable energy strategy. During his tenure, JSW’s renewable energy portfolio expanded from nearly 5 GW to 30 GW in approximately three years, demonstrating his ability to drive rapid and sustainable growth.
Prior to JSW, Ramachandran spent a significant portion of his career with the Schindler Group, where he served as CEO and President of Schindler India and South Asia. Under his leadership, Schindler’s revenues reportedly tripled from ₹1,000 crore to ₹3,000 crore, while he also oversaw the company’s manufacturing operations, research and development activities, and business expansion initiatives across key regional markets.
Leadership Comments on the Appointment
Commenting on the development, Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon, said that India’s wind energy sector is entering a period of unprecedented growth, driven by increasing installations and favorable market opportunities.
He noted that Ramachandran’s expertise in operational scaling, business transformation, and execution-focused leadership would further strengthen Suzlon’s position as a market leader in the renewable energy industry.
Ajay Kapur, CEO of Suzlon Group, emphasized that the company’s ambitions extend beyond maintaining its leadership position in wind energy. He stated that Suzlon is focused on expanding the broader renewable energy ecosystem and believes Ramachandran’s experience will help accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer value.
Ramachandran’s Vision for Suzlon
Speaking on his appointment, Ashok Ramachandran said that Suzlon has played a defining role in India’s renewable energy journey and remains one of the country’s most respected clean energy companies.
He expressed enthusiasm about joining the organization and stated that he looks forward to strengthening Suzlon’s leadership through operational excellence, customer-centric strategies, and scalable growth initiatives that will support the company’s long-term vision.
Strategic Timing Amid India’s Renewable Energy Push
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Suzlon and the broader renewable energy industry. India continues to accelerate investments in clean energy infrastructure as part of its long-term sustainability and energy security goals. With wind energy expected to play an increasingly important role in the country’s energy transition, Suzlon is positioning itself to capitalize on emerging opportunities across the sector.
The company currently boasts a global installed wind energy capacity exceeding 21.7 GW across 17 countries, reinforcing its status as one of the world’s leading renewable energy solutions providers.
With the addition of Ashok Ramachandran to its leadership team, Suzlon aims to further strengthen its operational capabilities, expand its market presence, and accelerate growth as demand for renewable energy continues to rise both in India and globally.
