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Profile Message Recognitions Contact Our CMD A firm believer in achieving team-excellence through transformational shift to proactive, positive and personalized approach and having experience in private and public sector organizations, Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury has an illustrious career of more than 34 years during which he has been holding the position of CEO for over 12 years. A graduate from Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra (Ranchi), post graduate and doctorate from IIT-Delhi, he follows the motto i.e. if your intentions are pure, you are bound to succeed. Some highlights of his career are: Became the youngest CEO of a Central Public Sector Enterprise in India (NBCC) at the age of 44 years in April 2001. Honoured with Eminent Engineer Award by Institution of Engineers (I) in 2004 for remarkable and valuable contribution, both national and international, in the field of engineering, particularly in civil engineering and construction sector. Awarded for the best organizational turnaround from Hon. President of India in 2006. Received the Top Ten PSU and Turnaround Award from Hon. Prime Minister of India in 2007. Received the Top Ten Central Public Sector Undertaking Award from Hon. Prime Minister of India in 2009. Elected Chairman of Standing Conference of Public Enterprises, the apex body of over 240 Central Public Sector Enterprises in India, in 2009 re-elected unanimously in 2011. Received the award as the Best Individual Leader of a Public Sector Enterprise from Hon. Prime Minister of India in 2010. Received the Award for CSR and Responsiveness from Hon. President of India in 2010. Appointed CMD of NTPC, one of the ten largest power

companies in the world and the largest power generator in India, since September 1, 2010. Elected vice Chair (Asia-Pacific & South-Asia) of World Energy Council, the largest multi-energy organization in the world with nearly 100 member countries, in November 2011. Received as CMD, the Gold Trophy for NTPC for best performance, from Hon. Prime Minister of India in January, 2012. Honoured with the Asian CEO of the Year Award in April, 2012 by Terrapinn, a Singapore-based business media company with presence in five continents doing significant work in Energy dialogue. Figured at # 56 in the listing of India Incs 100 Most Powerful CEOs, 2012 (The Economic Times) and is at # 2 among the CEOs of the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Honoured with the Outstanding Engineer Award in October, 2012 by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) UK, Delhi Network, for life-long contribution to Excellence in Project Management in India. Honoured with Eminent Engineering Personality by The Institution of Engineers (I) in December, 2012. Ranked at # 40 in 'The Economic Times' List of India Inc's top 100 CEOs 2013 and is # 2 among the CEOs of the Public Sector Enterprises.

Shri Arup Roy Choudhury, Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC Limited (one of the largest and best power companies in the world), since September 01, 2010, has an illustrious career spanning over 32 years of outstanding contribution in the fields of engineering, general management, strategic management and business leadership. He is a Graduate in Civil Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra and a PostGraduate in Management and Systems from IIT-Delhi. A keen learner of the latest professional developments, he is currently pursuing a doctorate in Select Study of Project Performance Metrics in Indian Construction Industry from IIT-Delhi. Shri Choudhury brings to NTPC the dynamism of a leader with proven abilities to achieve transformational changes. He seeks to position the Maharatna enterprise on course to become the largest and best power producer in the world. Shri Choudhury has the distinction of becoming the youngest Chief Executive Officer of a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) at the age of 44 years when he joined as Chairman & Managing Director, National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited

(NBCC) on April 03, 2001. Prior to that he had worked in prominent public and private sector companies since 1979, when he started his career. Shri Choudhurys rich and varied contribution of over 32 years has been recognized by prestigious professional, academic and Government institutions, both national and international. His vision, leadership and industriousness transformed NBCC, which was a sick company with negative net-worth and salary back-log in 2001, into a blue-chip enterprise having Schedule A and Miniratna status bestowed upon it by the Government of India. The stunning turnaround of the Company brought about by him has enabled NBCCs turnover grow about 10 times and net-worth over 500 times during his tenure of nine-and-a-half years at the helm. He pulled NBCC out of the abyss and catapulted it into the distinguished league of Top Ten CPSEs. Under him, NBCC broadened its business horizons. Its entry into power project development dovetails very productively with his new role as CMD, NTPC. As Chairman, Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), the apex body of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs), Shri Choudhury has been effectively leading policy advocacy for greater empowerment of these enterprises. He is also promoting the cause of greater professionalism, competitiveness, societal commitment, transparency and global-benchmarking among the CPSEs. Shri Choudhury believes in growth and excellence through proactive approach and his dictum is Sankalp Shuddha Hi Siddha i.e. if your intentions are pure, you are bound to succeed. Shri Choudhury has a strong commitment for the well-being of the society at large. His sharp focus on corporate governance and environmentally sustainable growth has been demonstrated in concrete actions and substantial benefits. Arup Roy Choudhury File:Ntpc cmd.JPG Born 29 December 1956 (age 56) India,INDIA] India

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Occupation CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR NTPC LIMITED Religion Hindu