Apraava Energy Appoints Deepa Sebastian as Chief Human Resources Officer
Chennai: Apraava Energy, India’s leading integrated energy solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Deepa Sebastian as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She succeeds Gopinath Govindan, who retires after a distinguished 17-year tenure leading the company’s HR function.
Key Highlights:
- Deepa has been with Apraava for over 16 years, most recently serving as Senior Vice President – HR.
- She has played a pivotal role in building a strong people-first culture, driving initiatives across Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), talent management, and enhancing the overall employee experience.
- In her new role, Deepa will lead the Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) functions at Apraava.
Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Managing Director, Apraava Energy, said: “As Apraava continues to build on its diversified and sustainable growth, our legacy of a people-first strategy serves as a driving force in this journey. I’m proud to see Deepa grow within Apraava and step into this new leadership role to carry that legacy forward.”
Deepa Sebastian, said: “I’m honoured to take on this role at such a significant juncture in Apraava’s growth journey. As we expand our presence across India and deepen our commitment to delivering integrated energy solutions, our people will remain at the core of our success.”
Background:
- Deepa holds a master’s degree in Human Resource management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
- She was named among the ‘Top Women in Renewable Energy’ by EQ International magazine in 2023 and is an assessor for the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National HR Excellence Awards.
