Ajay Kumar Sharma has officially assumed the role of director (personnel) at SJVN, a key public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. His appointment was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), signifying a strategic move towards bolstering the organisation’s human resource management (HR) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Sharma brings with him more than 20 years of experience in human resources and industrial operations. He has been with SJVN since 2009, where he played a pivotal role in driving HR strategies that improved employee engagement, developed key policies aligned with the company’s long-term goals, and integrated technological advancements to enhance operational efficiency. His contributions also included spearheading comprehensive training programs to upskill the workforce and foster organisational growth.
During his tenure at SJVN, Sharma has been recognised with the ‘People’s Choice SJVN Star Award’ twice for his exemplary leadership and dedication to achieving the company’s targets. Before joining SJVN, he served at the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) from 1996 to 2009, where he was head of mechanical maintenance at Bokaro Steel Plant. His outstanding contributions at SAIL earned him the title of ‘Outstanding Employee of the Year’ in 2007.
In his new role, Sharma will oversee the human resource and legal functions of SJVN and also lead its CSR Foundation, which focuses on social responsibility initiatives. His leadership is expected to enhance SJVN’s commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive work culture while driving sustained growth and excellence in the power sector.
Sharma, a native of Khargat village in Himachal Pradesh, holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, an MBA in human resource management from IGNOU, and an executive development programme certification in HRM from XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur.
