Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 18: Mahesh Kumar Sharma has taken over as Director Finance of NHPC Limited, a premier Navratna Power Company under the Government of India.
Before his appointment, Sharma served as Finance Head of NHPC’s Commercial Division and as Chief Finance Officer of NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL), a wholly owned subsidiary. He is also serving as Nominee Director on the Board of NREL.
A Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Sharma has over 30 years of professional experience.
He also holds a Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) from ICAI, where he secured All India 3rd Rank.
He earlier served as Chairman of the Faridabad branch of the Northern India Regional Council of ICAI during 2006-07 and was conferred the “Best Chairman of Northern India” award for the same period.
Sharma joined NHPC in July 2000 as Accounts Officer and has since gained extensive experience in Finance, Corporate Accounts, Treasury, Commercial, and Contracts.
He played a key role in NHPC’s Initial Public Offer and worked on large-scale restoration works at Dhauliganga Power Station after the 2013 Uttarakhand flash floods.
He later headed Finance at Pakaldul Hydro Electric Project and managed financial matters of Kiru and Kwar HEPs under Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited.
During his tenure, he oversaw major contracts, implemented financial control systems, and resolved issues arising from GST implementation in J&K.
Known for his professionalism and leadership, Sharma has contributed significantly to NHPC’s financial strategies, project planning, and compliance.
His vast experience and commitment are expected to further strengthen NHPC’s financial management and growth in the power sector.
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