Serentica Appoints Annapurna J as Chief Human Resources Officer

14th Apr 2026

New Delhi, April 14, 2026: Serentica Renewables, a leading renewable energy provider in India, has announced the appointment of Annapurna J as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, she will report to the group CHRO and will be based out of the company’s Mumbai office.

Annapurna brings with her over 24 years of experience across listed companies, conglomerates and high growth businesses. She has built a distinguished career leading people strategy, organisational transformation, talent management, and culture integration across diverse sectors. Her expertise spans M&A integration, EVP design, digital talent architectures, succession planning, and enterprise wide transformation.

Prior to joining Serentica, Annapurna served as Group Head – Talent Management at Mahindra & Mahindra, where she played a key role in strengthening succession governance, integrating leadership pipelines, and advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Earlier, at Vodafone Idea Ltd., she helped build digital HR infrastructure, led EVP redesign, and supported post‑merger cultural integration—work that later featured as a Harvard Business School case study.

Commenting on the appointment, Ruhie Pande, Group CHRO & CMO, Serentica, Resonia & Sterlite Electric, said, “We are delighted to welcome Annapurna to Serentica. Her deep expertise in building future ready organisations, nurturing leadership talent, and driving transformative people strategies will be invaluable as we continue our growth journey. People and culture remain central to our mission, and Annapurna’s leadership will help us build a high-performing, purpose-led organisation that accelerates India’s clean energy transition.”

Speaking on her appointment, Annapurna J, CHRO, Serentica Renewables, said, “I am excited to join Serentica at a time when the clean energy sector is reshaping India’s growth story. Serentica’s vision of enabling industrial decarbonisation through sustainable energy is inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to its journey by building a strong culture, empowering talent, and creating an agile future ready organisation”.

Annapurna holds a PGDM from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, and a B. Com (Hons) from the University of Calcutta.

About Serentica Renewables

Established in 2022, Serentica Renewables is a leading renewable independent power producer (IPP) committed to decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries by providing firm dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) solutions. With a vision to make renewables the primary energy source across India’s energy landscape, Serentica is driving large-scale decarbonization & contributing to the nation’s broader goals, including through government tenders. The company has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 1,700 MW of renewable energy capacity, with ongoing projects across multiple states, leveraging a mix of solar, wind, energy storage, and advanced balancing solutions. Serentica’s innovative approach ensures reliable and cost-effective green power for its growing customer base, which includes some of India’s largest energy-intensive industries. Backed by a $650 million investment from KKR, Serentica aims to supply over 50 billion units of clean energy annually, enabling the displacement of 47 million tons of CO2 emissions. With a strong pipeline of projects under development, the company is at the forefront of India’s energy transition, deploying cutting-edge technology and innovative contractual structures to accelerate the shift to sustainable power.

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