Our Team

Dr. Faruk G. Patel

Managing Director

Dr. Faruk G. Patel, Managing Director, is the founding promoter of the KP Group. Entrepreneur and visionary corporate leader in the renewable energy field, he is widely regarded in the industry. His entrepreneurial experience began with a modest venture that dealt in logistics. He then ventured into the construction and infrastructure industries before venturing into the renewable energy industry, becoming the promoter and founding member of the KP Group of enterprises. The KP Group of enterprises is involved in a variety of industries, with the primary ones being mainly Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Green Hydrogen and Ammonia and Fabrication & Galvanizing, among others.

Throughout his whole professional career, he has placed equal emphasis on monetary as well as social goals, and as a result, he has gained widespread recognition and social acclaim from members of the community and the business fraternity. His achievements and contributions have also been recognised by several organisations, including Gujaratmitra, Mantavya News, and Times Group, who have accredited him with awards such as “Legends of Surat 2018,” “The Leaders Award 2019,” and “Business Icon 2018.”Recently he was honored by the Honorary Doctorate degree by the American East Coast University, New York, USA in Innovation, Talent & Creativity Management.

Dr. Faruk G. Patel
Mr. Affan Faruk Patel

Mr. Affan Faruk Patel

Whole Time Director

Mr. Affan Patel, aged 26 years, is a Whole Time Director of our company. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering. He completed his Engineering from Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology (SCET), Surat. He also serves as a Director in renewable energy ventures like KPIG Renewables Private Limited and KP Sor-Urja Private Limited.

Dr. Alok Das

Group CEO

An IIT Kanpur alumnus with a Ph.D. in Renewable Energy, brings over 30 years of expertise in solar, wind, and hybrid energy. As Group CEO of KP Group, he leads 42 entities/conglomerates, including KPI Green Energy, driving the company toward its ambitious 10 GW target by 2030. Dr. Das has held senior roles at Suzlon Energy, Reliance Energy, and NEPC Michon, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and shaping renewable energy policies. His leadership is instrumental in advancing KP Group's position in the global renewable energy sector.

Dr. Alok Das
Mr. Amitkumar Subhashchandra Khandelwal

Mr. Amitkumar Subhashchandra Khandelwal

Whole Time Director

Mr. Amitkumar Subhashchandra Khandelwal is a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Production from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management from The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara. Additionally, he has completed a course on lead Auditing for Quality Management Systems. With a career spanning over two decades, Mr. Khandelwal has demonstrated his expertise in diverse sectors, including Telecom, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Solar, and Transmission industries.

Mrs. Bhadrabala Dhimant Joshi

Non-Executive Non Independent Director and Chairperson

Mrs. Joshi received her B. Pharm. from Gujarat University and her LLB from South Gujarat University before joining the company. Until recently, Mrs. Joshi was listed as an Advocate on the Gujarat Bar Council’s state roll of practitioners. She is currently a member of the Approved Advocates of Nationalized Banks panel in Surat, which includes representatives from IDBI, Dena Bank, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, and Punjab National Bank, among others. She has been a member of the company’s board of directors since August 2015, when she was appointed to the position.

Mrs. Bhadrabala Dhimant Joshi
Mr. Bhupendra Vadilal Shah

Mr. Bhupendra Vadilal Shah

Non-Executive Non Independent Director

Mr. Bhupendra Shah, aged 73 years, is a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of our Company. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Department from the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 1971. He has a vast experience in Business Management of more than 48 years and possesses financial & Technical knowledge. After completing a Bachelor of Engineering, he started his own business in the name of Kashi Parekh Brothers in Vadodara, which is mainly engaged in the wholesale trading of Iron & Steel. As a Non- Executive Director, he is responsible for providing his expertise & Inputs to ensure our Company’s growth.

Dr. N.Karuna Moorthy

Non-Executive Independent Director

Dr. Neethimani Karunamoorthy holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Udaipur and he has also completed his PhD in Wind Energy from Paramount International University, USA. Recently, in the year 2022, he has completed his M.A in Leadership Science from Chanakya Institute of International Studies, Mumbai University

With such vast knowledge, he also possessed rich practical experience in Wind Energy including Executing commissioning of wind turbines, Operation and Maintenance of WTGs, Developing & executing EPC Wind Power Projects. He has worked with one of the promising companies in the field of Wind Sector such as Windia Power Ltd, NEG Micon IndiaPvt Ltd (VESTAS), AWT Energy Pvt Ltd, Powerica Ltd. Currently, he is the Founder and Managing Director of Windplus Pvt Ltd.

Dr. N.Karuna Moorthy
Mrs. Venu Birappa

Mrs. Venu Birappa

Non-Executive Non-Independent Director

Mrs. Venu Birappa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Maharaja Sayajirao University Baroda and Diploma in Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University. She also holds Degree in Bachelor of Laws (General) from Saurashtra University. She also holds Certificate for completion of course and examination of Quality Management Systems Auditor/ Lead Auditor Training based on ISO 9001:2005.

Mrs. Venu Birappa is having more than 37 years of rich and well versed work experience in all the facets of the Power Sector i.e. Regulatory, legal, finance, commerce and technical aspects pertaining to Transmission, System Operation, and Distribution. She started her professional journey in the year 1984 with erstwhile GEB and then Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) and has been associated with it as an Executive Engineer (Regulatory & Commerce) until July 31, 2021. She had active role and participation in the formulation of Regulations under the Electricity Act, 2003, dealt with petitions filed before the Commission on various subjects like approval of capital cost of the transmission, issues related to transmission Agreements and trading of electricity, disputes pertaining to BPTA, Tariff related issues, Open Access, Intra-State ABT, Renewable Energy, Captive Generation Plants, etc., pertaining to renewable energy field. She has also Participated in public hearing for determination of generic tariff of the Renewable Energy Projects i.e. Solar, Wind, Hydro, MSW, Biomass and Bagasse etc. She has also represented GETCO in the various petitions, appeals filed before the GERC, Hon’ble APTEL, Hon’ble High Court and Hon’ble Supreme Court and also prepared the draft petitions, replies, written submissions required to be filed before these authorities.

Mr. Rajendra Kundanlal Desai

Non-Executive Independent Director

Mr. Rajendra Kundanlal Desai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and Bachelor’s Degree in Laws from South Gujarat University since 1972 and 1976 respectively. He is also a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accounted of India (ICAI) holding Certificate of Membership since 1978. Further he has been awarded certificate for successfully completing the Certification on Securities Markets Examination, by BSE Training Institute Bombay Stock Exchange Limited in the year 2008. He is having more than 30 years of rich and well versed accounting and finance experience including wide experience in Field of project finance, audit, accounts and taxation. He also started his professional journey in the year 1976 with Union Bank of India and worked incentral credit department and subsequently in Sick Industrial Unit Cell. He has been Bank representative for RBI under credit authorization scheme. Hestarted his professional practice as a Chartered Accountant in 1980 and has been practicing in various areas of Statutory audit, Internal audit, Taxation,Project evaluation, feasibility studies, process evaluation and Loan syndication. Mr. Desai possesses significant experience in modern management practices, Corporate growth and expansion strategies. He has visited countries like Europe, Africa, Middle East, Far East and China for business.

Mr. Rajendra Kundanlal Desai
Mr. Dukhabandhu Rath

Mr. Dukhabandhu Rath

Non-Executive Independent Director

Mr. Dukhabandhu Rath, a Senior Top Executive Banker and former Chief General Manager of State Bank of India holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar. He is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (Part I & Part II), recognized by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance in Mumbai. He has nearly four decades of illustrious service in the Indian Banking Industry, with a remarkable 36-year tenure at the renowned State Bank of India (SBI). His multifaceted expertise encompasses SME and Corporate Credit, Retail Credit, Branch Operations, Customer Service, Risk Management, Audit & Compliance, Digitization & IT, Strategic Planning & Budgeting, and Resource Mobilization. Throughout his career, he has been celebrated as a top performer, consistently delivering outstanding results. His strategic vision and strong communication skills have fueled his success. Among his notable achievements, Mr. Dukhabandhu Rath served as the Managing Director of Gujarat Venture Finance Limited, where he successfully mobilized funds and attracted investments from a diverse range of entities. With a solid academic foundation and certifications in corporate directorship, he has shared his expertise through sessions on analytics in banking and as a speaker at conferences. Multiple honors and awards throughout his career attest to his exceptional performance, making him a highly valuable asset to any organization.

Mrs. Harsha Koradia

Non-Executive Independent Director

Mrs. Harsha Koradia is a dynamic and results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. She excels in operational leadership, strategic CSR advising, and digital marketing innovation. Currently serving as the Director of Insurance Operations at Aditya Enterprise. Her strategic vision has led digital initiatives to promote customer engagement and increased profitability and market share. She has developed and managed comprehensive campaigns, leveraging data analytics to optimize results and mentoring marketing teams on the latest tools and techniques. Her combination of experience in social responsibility, risk management, insurance operations, and digital transformation makes versatile leader in both corporate and non-profit sectors.

Mrs. Harsha Koradia
Mrs. Shabana Bajari

Mrs. Shabana Bajari

Chief Financial Officer

Mrs. Shabana Bajari is a powerhouse in the world of finance. With over 2.6 Decades of experience under her belt, she's not just a Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate – she's a strategic leader with a proven track record of driving financial success and propelling organizational growth. From her early days as a Management Trainee to her diverse leadership roles, Ms. Shabana has thrived in various environments, showcasing her ability to adapt and excel in new challenges. Her expertise in financial management, project finance, and budgeting has been instrumental in ensuring financial stability and driving profitability for the organizations she's been with. From her time at KRIBHCO to Neo Group and beyond, Ms. Shabana has consistently taken on leadership roles, demonstrating her ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving financial goals.

Major Unmesh Bhatt

Vice-President (Projects)

Major Unmesh Bhatt Masters of Hydraulics Engineering by qualification; He has a vast experience in various domains. He served in the Indian Army (EME) for 7 years in Short Service Commission and then joined Navin Engineering Pvt. Ltd. As a Factory in charge for 11 years taking care of entire factory Operations - Production, Planning and Quality. He is associated with K.P. Energy Ltd. since 2004 and is currently in position of Vice-president (Projects). He takes care of site/ project executions, liasionings etc. and possess a high leadership quality.

Major Unmesh Bhatt