Purnendu Kumar Chaubey is a prominent industry leader in the Transmission and Power sector and Senior Vice President at Renew – One of the leading energy company. Purnendu is part of the Executive Committee of ReNew.

Purnendu has 28 years of rich experience spanning across transmission and power sector, having worked with leading firms such as Softbank, Kalpataru, Accenture, IDFC & PGCIL. Currently, Purnendu drives the Regulatory & Policy Advocacy at ReNew. Purnendu has led grid evacuation and connectivity function in several companies including PGCIL and is an expert in the field of grid management, commissioning and transmission, grid planning and construction. In his previous role at SB Energy, he was instrumental in enhancing the company’s green portfolio by 3 GW in a short span of 3 years. He also has extensive experience of working in geographies like South East Asia & Middle East.

A highly achievement-oriented individual, Purnendu possesses strong business acumen & exceptional ability to develop & implement strategies that ensure success in competitive markets. Purnendu excels in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. One of the key aspects of his work style is his ability to engage with stakeholders, understand their concerns, and address issues persistently. Purnendu demonstrates a high degree of ownership of his projects.

Purnendu is a thought leader & passionate advocate for the transmission and power sector. He steers important advocacy agendas by holding key positions in various forums. He currently holds the position of Secretary at the Wind Independent Power Producers Association (WIPPA); is a Member of Power Committee at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and is the Executive Council Member and Chair for Storage & FDRE Working Group as well as Rajasthan Taskforce at the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI). Purnendu has also been a part of business delegations at Intersolar Europe, 2023 & Indo-German CEO Roundtable, 2024 in Germany.

Purnendu has a B.Tech from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT), Kanpur. He is also an MBA, specializing in Strategy & Leadership from Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Philippines.