Energy Efficiency Services, a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power, has announced the appointment of Vishal Kapoor as its Chief Executive Officer. Kapoor joins EESL after completing his tenure as Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Kapoor said, “EESL Group has been at the forefront of India’s journey towards sustainability and self-reliance.” The time is now ripe to recognise the potential of energy efficiency, demand side management, electric mobility, and renewables in India’s energy matrix, he added.
In his new role, Kapoor aims to support the Ministry of Power in its endeavour to position India as a global leader in clean energy and bolster its commitment to mitigating climate change and achieving its net-zero targets.
As Joint Secretary, his role entailed leading various Government interventions, schemes, and reforms in the Distribution Sector.
Furthermore, he was spearheading cyber security and IT initiatives in the power sector while also playing an instrumental role in formulating the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme for operational and financial turnaround of distribution utilities.
After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE) and holding a Masters's degree from the National University of Singapore, Kapoor has also pursued the Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy from the Indian School of Business.
In his previous roles with the Indian Railways, he has worked in various capacities in the design, operations and maintenance of the rolling stock of Indian Railways.
Amongst his other accomplishments are introducing high-capacity car-carrying freight cars in India and exporting more than a dozen locomotives to Tanzania and Myanmar.