Sushil Sharma, presently serving as Director (Projects) at SJVN Limited, has been chosen to assume the role of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) at the company, as recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). Sharma, a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from VNIT, Nagpur, brings over three decades of extensive experience from various organisations, including SJVN.

Beginning his career in 1990 in the H.P. State Technical Education Service, Sharma joined SJVN in January 1994 as an Assistant Engineer, steadily climbing the ranks to the position of General Manager (Mechanical). His nomination for the CMD post follows a meticulous selection process conducted by PESB, where Sharma emerged as the preferred candidate among nine contenders from diverse sectors.

During his tenure at SJVN, which commenced in August 2020 as Director (Projects), Sharma has made significant contributions to major projects such as the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station, the Rampur Hydro Power Station, and the Naitwar Mori Hydro Power Station. His expertise has been instrumental in the successful execution of these projects, highlighting his proficiency in the hydro power sector.