K K Sharma takes over as Director Operations of NTPC

State-owned power producer NTPC today said that K K Sharma has taken charge as Director (Operations) of the company.

A Mechanical Engineer and MBA in Finance, Sharma's career spans over 39 years with contribution in the areas of Mega- Budget Thermal, Hydro Power and Coal Mining Projects as a Professional Manager, Strategic Planner and a Business Leader.

As a Director (Operations), he will be responsible for the activities relating to sustained operation including fuel management of all NTPC stations, the company said in a statement.

He has also served NTPC as Regional Executive Director in Hydro Region, Coal mining or Coal Washeries, Eastern Region, Project Planning & Monitoring and as CEO of NTPC-SAIL Power Company.