GE T&D India appoints Mahesh Palashikar as new Chairman

GE T&D India Ltd has announced the appointment of Mahesh Palashikar on the Board as Chairman. Mahesh assumes the role of Chairman effective March 1, 2021 and succeeds Vishal K Wanchoo who resigned from Board upon assuming new responsibility with another company, post retirement from GE.

The GE T&D India Ltd Board also co-opted Emanuel Bartolini, GE Grid Solutions’ global Chief Commercial Officer on the Board of the Company as Director w.e.f. 1 March 2021 or the date of allotment of Director Identification Number whichever is later. Nagesh Tilwani who is the Whole-time Director has resigned from the Board in view of increased responsibilities within the GE group.

Speaking about the announcement, Pitamber Shivnani, Managing Director & CEO of GE T&D India Limited said, “We are delighted to have Mahesh join the GETDIL Board as the Chairman. Mahesh brings wealth of experience and deep knowledge from leading diverse set of businesses. We are also excited to have Emanuel Bartolini join the Board. His presence will bring a unique global perspective and will strengthen the Board’s range of expertise. On the behalf of the Board, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Vishal Wanchoo, his able leadership and wise counsel has always been highly appreciated by all the members of the Board”

Mahesh (pictured on left) is the President of GE South Asia and Chairman of GE Power India Ltd. As a 21-year GE veteran, Mahesh has worked and advanced through a series of complex and increasingly responsible assignments in manufacturing operations, global supply chain, quality, lean, six sigma, sales, projects, services and business management within GE’s Healthcare, Power and Renewable Energy businesses. During his GE career, he has lived in India, USA and China.

Emanuel (pictured on right) is the global Chief Commercial Officer of GE’s Grid Solutions business. He has over 27 years of experience in the EPC, energy generation and transmission & distributions markets and has proven leadership in leading global commercial and engineering operations. Emanuel joined GE in 2007 and is currently based out of Paris.

“I look forward to this exciting opportunity to be a part of GETDIL’s continued efforts in contributing to the safe, reliable and efficient access to electricity for the people of our Nation, during the rapid decarbonization and energy transition to renewable energy. With its strong local manufacturing footprint, supported by cutting edge engineering and project execution expertise, GE T&D India has been playing a crucial role in maintaining and upgrading the electricity Grid of India.” said Mahesh Palashikar, President, GE South Asia.