Umesh Chopra has over 33 years of experience in strategic management, business operations, and project management in the energy sector. He has held leadership positions at GE Energy, GE Power Services, Reliance Power, Jindal Power, and Hindustan Construction Company. At GE, he was Country Operations Head for India and successfully grew profits by over 100%. As Operations Head for Reliance Power, he oversaw operations and capacity expansion for their power plants totaling over 15,000 MW. Currently, he provides consultancy services for power companies, investors, and plant management firms.

1. UMESH CHOPRA
J 34A (GF), J Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi -110018
Tel. (Res) 91-11-28546139 Mobile: 91- 9871957740
Email: umeshchopra676@gmail.com
Top level positions to head Strategic Management, Business Leadership, Business Operations,
Business Development with leading organisations.
Professional Profile
 A seasoned professional with over three decades rich experience in Strategic Management, Business
Operations, Sales & Marketing, Technical Services, Business Development, Key Account
Management, Project Management, Strategic Alliances, Field Services, Power Plant Management,
Service Agreements, Contract Management & Specialisation in Steam Turbines and Gas Turbines.
 Illustrious career of over thirty three years in Energy Sector
 Worked with BHEL as “Technical Services Manager” - Power Projects (NR)
 Subsequently as Operations Country Head with GE(Energy) and MD & CEO with GE Power
Services (I) Ltd.
 Subsequently designated as Operations Head for Reliance Power - for all their power plants
(Thermal, Combined Cycle, Hydro, Nuclear, Solar, Wind) - including Ultra Mega Power
Projects.
 After Reliance designated as “Director” for Power Generation Business with a leading
Infrastructure Company in UAE (ETA-ASCON Group).
 A keen planner with expertise in managing business operations with focus on profitability and
achieving company’s mission & strategic direction.
 Astute manager with a flair for developing new product applications, streamlining & managing
operations with proactive business planning, forging strategic alliances for business excellence.
 Hold the distinction of directing the execution of projects worth USD 500 million across India,
Indonesia, Middle East, Canada etc.
 Possess technical expertise and proficiency in Installation & Field Services of Gas Turbines, Steam
Turbines , Hydro Turbines , Thermal Power Plants and Renewables.
 Excellent skills in communication, presentation with demonstrated abilities in leading motivated
teams towards achieving organisational goals.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Management Business Operations Key Account Management
Product Management Project Management Strategic Alliances
Field Services Power Plant Management Long Term Service Agreements
Contract Management People Management Business Development
Career Highlights
The Career Path
Worked with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (Technical Services) in Power Projects Division (NR):
Jun’81-Jun’86 Field Engineer
Jun’86-Jun’89 Senior Field Engineer
Jun’89-Jun’93 Deputy Manager (Technical Services)
Jun’93-Jan’95 Manager (Technical Services)
-rendering technical services, field engineering services and project management for Power Projects.
From Feb’95 to July ‘05 designated as Operations Country Head (India region) for “GE Energy” -
General Electric Company and subsequently designated as MD & CEO, GE Power Services (I) Ltd.

2. Subsequent to that with “Reliance Energy” and Reliance Power (Part of USD 20 billion plus group of
companies) as Operations Head for their entire existing and upcoming power plants - which would
ultimately be a USD 10 billion ($) plus business – worked with Reliance from 2005 till end ’2008.
Worked with Jindal Power Ltd. from early’2009 onwards as President–Power for their upcoming 3000 MW
power plants at Raigarh till 2010. Instrumental in leading the set up of their upcoming IPPs. Subsequently with
Hindustan Construction Company as their “Business Head” – Power from Dec’2010 onwards till early 2012.
Currently working as an IndependentConsultant - providing complete Power Plantconsultancyservices to -
Power Companies, PE firms,Investors,Power Developers ,Leading Power Plant ManagementConsultancy
Companies /Firms ofthe world,Financial Institutions,IPPs.Covering all aspects ofPower Business/Power Plants
ranging from - Technical Services aspects , OEM aspects , Engineering aspects/issues,Regulatory&
Policy Framework aspects,O&M services,EPC& Equipmentissues ,Selection ofOEMs, Setting up Power
Business Organisation & Power Plant Operations & Management, P&L centres, Power Business Forecasts et
al.
Chief Assignments at GE
Feb’95-Feb’05 Operations Country Head (India region), GE Power Systems (GE Energy)
Mar’00-July’05 MD & CEO, GE Power Services (I) Ltd.
Steering initiatives towards achievement of organisational goals and vision with strategic responsibilities
pertaining to Business Operations, Sales, Key Account Management, Strategic Alliances, Service
Operations, Financial Management and HR. Managing a team of 200 professionals. Dabhol(through
GE&Bechtel),APGENCO at Vijeswaram(through Sumitomo), Lanco Kondapalli, GMR Taneer Bavi
& Vemagiri,Essar Power,Tata Power,MRPL,DVC,MSEB,DESU,MPEB,Renusagar,BHEL,IPCL,NTPC
is the list of some of the clients to whom Steam Turbines,GasTurbines,Generators of GE were sold and
this covered installation and field services,warranties,LTSAs,technical services ,parts sales,product
service etc.
Significant Highlights:
 Distinction of successfully executing responsibilities in the dual role of MD & CEO of GE Power
Services (I) Ltd. as well as Operations Country Head of GE Power Systems(GE Energy).
 Led initiatives to revive & revamp operations to achieve targeted goals, operating plan and meet
business commitments after taking over as MD of GE Power Services in 2000.
 Turned around a loss making company into a highly profitable organisation with highest returns in
the industry. The company saw a vertical rise in profits year on year for 5 consecutive years.
 Chief contributions include:
Business Development
 Provided Leadership for International operations through hiring 50 Field Engineers for Global
Field Service Operations. Set up a Software Centre for Network Reliability Solutions.
 Essayed the key role in forging strategic alliances with partners like IGE, BHEL (for strategic
coverage in India and overseas) across Asia,Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
 Steered sale of WW retrofits in Power Plants, Efficiency Maps as well as NW Reliability Software
solutions, NRPS Software Development.
 Developed new markets across Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East. Augmented Top Line and
Bottom Line Profits by over 100% in the period 2000-05.
Key Account Management
 Spearheading sales worth USD 1000 million of Power Generation equipment /services to key
clients DVC, Essar, NTPC, MPEB, MSEB, APSEB, APGPCL, IPCL and SEBs.
 Consistently achieved and exceeded orders, sales & operating margin targets of the company.
 Developed and managed a network of channel partners like IGE, WW, BHEL etc. for rendering of
Service Operations across regions.
Project Management
 Directed the installation and startup of the prestigious Dabhol Power project in India.
 Executed projects worth USD 2000 million for Installation of CC plants across Indonesia,
Middle East, Canada etc. Managed key clients like Dabhol, DVC, NTPC, SEBs in India.
 Ensured on time execution of projects & cost reductions through Productivity gains with focus on
cost control, manpower deployment and tooling.
 Achieved savings of over USD 150 million for clients through on time executions, Six Sigma
tools, FMEA, Critical Path Analysis etc.
 Championed phenomenal growth in profits through implementing well-defined and comprehensive
growth strategies, improving cash flow through tight receivables management and inventory control.

3.  Streamlined processes and controls through Six Sigma Quality projects in Field services, Finance,
Sales, Operations and Site Management.
 Awarded Stock Options as well as received various Rewards in recognition of excellent
performance over the years.
 Rendered Technical Leadership and Technical Services to execute Projects for Installation and Field
Services of Gas, Steam & Hydro Turbines, Power Projects for various key clients across India.
 Played a pivotal role in providing Power Plant Management services /Project Management to SEBs,
IPPs, NTPC across various assignments.
 Recipient of Flier Promotions for excellent performance across the tenure with the organisation.
Chief Assignments at Reliance: Operations Head for Reliance Power: For all their Power Plants
including upcoming ultra mega power projects-targeted to be 28000 MW.
Role Highlights
Responsible for operations of all existing and upcoming Reliance power plants.
Setting up a JV with the OEM (either Siemens, Alstom , GE)for operating the world’s largest C ombined
Cycle plant at Dadri (7800MW) – with a resource pool of more than 3000 operating staff.
Added generation capacity by Reliance to exceed 15000 MW in next five years (including three UMPPs) -
Operations of these assets, plants (Thermal, Combined Cycle, Hydro, Nuclear) by setting up their
operating organizations, business processes and heading the entire operations. Providing technical
direction for bidding of Ultra Mega Power Projects(Sasan, Krishnapatnam , Tilaiya etc.)including
business development.
Training Programs Attended
 Advanced Manager Course from GE (Crotonvile, USA) in 2000.
 Manager Development Course from GE (Crotonvile, USA) in 1999.
 Engineering Services Manager Program from GE (Singapore) in 1996.
 Advanced Field Engineering Program from GE (USA) for one year in 1995.
 Controls and Retrofits program by Siemens (India) in 1990.
Academic Credentials
B.Sc. Engineering (Mechanical) from National Institute of Technology, REC, Kurukshetra in 1981.
Date of Birth: 16th
November 1959