Mr. Gajanan Kale



Chief Executive Officer of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited

Mr. Gajanan S. Kale serves as the Chief Executive Officer of TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha Government, and concurrently holds the position of Chief of Odisha Distribution Business. With over three decades of expertise in the power and energy sector, Mr. Kale has held various strategic positions across several organizations, driving transformation, excellence, digital advancement, and stakeholder management.

 

Prior to joining TPNODL, Mr. Kale held CEO positions at Tata Power-DDL, TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited (TPWODL), and TP Ajmer Distribution Ltd (TPADL). He began his career at BHEL in Bhopal and subsequently held key positions at the Central Railway Nagpur Division, Tata Power Mumbai Distribution, and Tata Power-DDL.

 

Mr. Kale is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of experience and extensive expertise in enhancing customer experience, resource planning and management, operational excellence, project management, digital transformations, and stakeholder management. He has received notable recognitions for his leadership, including the “Best CEO of the Year with HR Orientation” and the “Best CEO of the Year” award for FY 2023-24.

 

Mr. Kale holds an MBA in Finance and an M.Tech in Integrated Power Systems from the National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, a B.E. in Electrical Power Systems from Amravati University, and is also an alumnus of the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad.

 

With his visionary leadership and expertise, Mr. Kale is poised to shape TPNODL's success story, driving the company's growth and development through his commitment to excellence.