Suzlon Group has appointed Ashok Ramachandran as President - India Business and Senior Managerial Personnel, effective June 4, 2026. As per Business Standard, this strategic appointment comes at a very crucial time as Suzlon accelerates its transition towards becoming a wind-first full-stack renewable energy company. Ramachandran will report directly to Ajay Kapur, Chief Executive Officer and will play a key role in driving the company's next phase of operational and business expansion across India. This appointment brings more than two decades of global leadership experience spanning renewable energy, industrial products, manufacturing, and vertical mobility sectors in India, Southeast Asia and Australia to the renewable energy company's leadership team.
Ramachandran is widely recognized for driving execution-led transformation at scale across complex, high-growth industries. As Chief Operating Officer and board member at JSW Energy, he played a key role in shaping the company's long-term growth strategy, helping accelerate its capacity journey from nearly 5 GW to 30 GW in close to 3 years. According to Business Standard, this demonstrates his ability to lead large-scale operational expansion in the industrial sector. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, stated that Ramachandran's expertise in execution-led transformation, operational scaling, and building high-growth businesses will further strengthen Suzlon's leadership as they build the next era of renewable energy in India. The appointment comes at a crucial time as India's wind energy industry enters a high-growth phase with record installations achieved in recent years.
Prior to his JSW tenure, Ramachandran spent the majority of his career with Schindler Group. As the CEO & President - Schindler India & South Asia, he led the company's largest and most strategic markets across Manufacturing, Operations and R&D. During this period, he delivered strong operational performance and scaled revenues three-fold from ₹1,000 crore to ₹3,000 crore. As per Business Standard, this experience demonstrates his proven ability to lead complex operations and deliver significant revenue growth across multiple sectors. Ajay Kapur, Chief Executive Officer, Suzlon Group, expressed confidence that Ramachandran's execution-led leadership and operational expertise will help Suzlon rise above the benchmark further for both the company and the wider renewable energy industry.
This appointment brings significant operational expertise to Suzlon Energy's India business operations as the company transitions to its wind-first strategy and positions itself as a "wind-first full-stack renewable energy company". Ramachandran's track record of successfully scaling operations and delivering strong financial performance across multiple industries positions him well to contribute to the company's growth strategy in the Indian renewable energy market. Ashok Ramachandran, President, India Business, Suzlon Group, stated that he looks forward to strengthening Suzlon's market leadership through sharper execution, operational excellence, deeper customer focus, and scalable growth strategies. Speaking on his appointment, Ramachandran emphasized 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.
The appointment comes as India's wind energy sector enters a fresh growth cycle, with the country adding a record 6.5 GW of wind energy capacity last year. Industry estimates suggest that annual installations could rise to 13-15 GW in the coming years, positioning Suzlon for significant expansion opportunities. Suzlon currently has 21.7 GW of installed wind energy capacity across 17 countries, including more than 15.7 GW in India, reinforcing its position as the country's largest renewable energy solutions provider. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of Suzlon Group, noted that the opportunity ahead is significantly larger as India enters its next phase of accelerated wind energy growth, with success determined by the industry's ability to scale efficiently. Speaking on the sector's future, Tanti emphasized that as India enters this next phase of growth, the opportunity ahead is substantial and will be determined by the industry's ability to scale efficiently.
