SWELECT Energy Systems Announces Major Leadership Restructuring
SWELECT Energy Systems Limited has announced significant changes to its leadership structure following a board meeting on September 4, 2025. R. Chellappan has been redesignated from Managing Director to Whole Time Director and Vice-Chairman, while A. Balan moves from Whole Time Director (Joint Managing Director) to Whole Time Director. Dr. Arulkumar Pudur Shanmugasundaram, with 30 years of technology industry experience, has been appointed as CEO & Managing Director. G.S. Samuel joins as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. Dr. Shanmugasundaram will also be part of several key committees. All appointments are effective from September 4, 2025, with remuneration approved subject to shareholder approval.

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SWELECT Energy Systems Limited, a key player in the renewable energy sector, has announced significant changes to its leadership structure following a board meeting on September 4, 2025. The company has made several strategic appointments and redesignations, signaling a new phase in its corporate governance.
Key Leadership Changes
Redesignations
- R. Chellappan: From Managing Director to Whole Time Director and Vice-Chairman (5-year term: September 4, 2025 to September 3, 2030)
- A. Balan: From Whole Time Director (Joint Managing Director) to Whole Time Director (5-year term: September 4, 2025 to September 3, 2030)
New Appointments
- Dr. Arulkumar Pudur Shanmugasundaram: CEO & Managing Director (5-year term: September 4, 2025 to September 3, 2030)
- G.S. Samuel: Non-Executive Non-Independent Director (Additional Director)
New CEO Profile
Dr. Arulkumar Pudur Shanmugasundaram brings extensive experience to his role as CEO & Managing Director. Key highlights of his background include:
- Ph.D. in System Design and Controls from Cornell University
- 30-year career in the technology industry
- Expertise across the renewable energy value chain
- Leadership roles at Applied Materials Inc. for over a decade
- Various positions within the TATA Group, including Vice President and Head of Solar Business at TATA International Limited
- Executive Director (Operations) at Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited
Board Committee Restructuring
Dr. Shanmugasundaram will join several key committees:
- Borrowing Committee
- Forex Management Committee
- Investment Committee
- CSR Committee
- Risk Management Committee
- Share Allotment Committee
- Transfer Committee
Governance and Approval Process
- All appointments and redesignations are effective from September 4, 2025
- Remuneration for new roles approved from September 4, 2025 to September 3, 2028, subject to shareholder approval
These strategic changes in SWELECT Energy Systems' leadership structure aim to strengthen the company's position in the renewable energy sector and drive future growth. The diverse experience of the new appointees, particularly Dr. Shanmugasundaram's extensive background in renewable energy, signals the company's commitment to innovation and expansion in the clean energy market.
Historical Stock Returns for SWELECT Energy Systems
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+6.69% | +8.30% | +16.31% | +55.18% | -41.43% | +493.35% |