Piyush Kundra

General Manager Corporate Affairs , Power Sector

Gurugram, Haryana

Seasoned executive with 30+ years of leadership in project execution and stakeholder engagement. Expert in navigating government relations, operational strategy, and public affairs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive sustainable growth, manage legal matters, and build strategic alliances to achieve business objectives across regions.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

General Manager – Adani Power Ltd, India
Bhopal/Jabalpur | Feb 2024 – Present
Leading public affairs, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement across critical infrastructure projects. Spearheading land acquisition, legal coordination, and CSR-driven community initiatives with a focus on sustainable development and local engagement.

General Manager – Reliance Industries Ltd, E&P Division
New Delhi | Oct 2020 – Oct 2023
Directed high-level engagement with the Directorate of Hydrocarbons, ensuring seamless policy compliance and advocacy. Built strong stakeholder alliances to support energy projects, including effective communication and regulatory alignment.

Deputy General Manager – Reliance Industries Ltd, Diamond & CBM Mining Projects
Bhopal | Jul 2013 – Sept 2020
Managed mining projects in resource-sensitive areas, focusing on land acquisition, government clearances, and environmental compliance. Partnered with CSR teams to execute impactful community development programs aligned with local needs.

Senior Manager – Adani Power Ltd (Power Projects MP & CG)
Nov 2011 – Jul 2013
Oversaw project compliance, government liaison, and land approvals. Ensured community welfare by aligning company initiatives with local stakeholder interests and sustainability goals.

State Head – Smart Chip Limited (MP & CG)
Aug 2009 – Nov 2011
Led digital transformation projects under government partnerships, including Transport and UID programs. Enhanced access to digital services for underserved communities through e-governance initiatives. Built cross-functional teams and scaled service delivery.

Regional Manager – Videocon International (Gulf & East Africa)
Muscat | Apr 2009 – Aug 2009
Managed regional business operations and strategic partnerships in emerging international markets, enhancing organizational footprint and service networks.

Chief Manager – Operations, Reliance Hyper Mart Ltd
Apr 2007 – Apr 2009
Spearheaded launch of the first two superstores in Madhya Pradesh. Designed and implemented SOPs that served as the operational foundation for future rollouts. Strengthened local employment and supply chain systems.

Manager – Oman Trading Establishment
Muscat | Dec 2006 – Mar 2007
Directed nationwide sales operations in the air-conditioning vertical, focusing on institutional client servicing and relationship management.

Blue Star Ltd, India
Jul 2000 – Dec 2006
Held multiple leadership roles across sales and branch operations. Received national recognition for operational excellence and stakeholder coordination. Promoted service quality and customer engagement across regions.

Usha International Ltd, India
Jul 1991 – Jul 2000
Grew through multiple roles from Area Sales Executive to Assistant Manager. Recognized for consistent performance, receiving several awards for business development and project execution.

Education:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Marketing & Personnel Management
Centre for Research and Industrial Management (CRIM), Bhopal | 1997
Completed a rigorous two-year postgraduate program with dual specialization in Marketing and Personnel Management. The curriculum combined strategic marketing, consumer behavior, brand management, and sales planning with core HR disciplines such as organizational behavior, performance management, industrial relations, and talent development. This dual focus provided a strong foundation in both business development and human resource management—skills that have been instrumental in leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving strategic initiatives throughout my career.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Bhopal University
Built a strong grounding in commerce, economics, accounting, and business law. The program offered valuable insights into financial management, corporate governance, and commercial operations, laying the academic foundation for my future roles in project execution, compliance, and organizational leadership.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Smart Chip
- Digital Project Leadership: Directed three high-impact digital transformation projects, improving government service
delivery and digital access for underserved communities – showcasing expertise in managing projects with both technical
depth and social impact.
Reliance Retail
- Retail Project Launch Management: Spearheaded the launch of the first two superstores in Madhya Pradesh, implementing
standard operating procedures (SOPs) that became the blueprint for future regional expansions.
- Operational Excellence: Demonstrated strong planning, coordination, and execution skills in establishing scalable retail
frameworks within tight timelines.
Blue Star Ltd
- Stakeholder & Network Management: Built and sustained high-performing partnerships across multiple regions,
strengthening customer relationships and enhancing service delivery standards.
- Recognition & Impact: Led the branch to win the "Best Branch" award, earning a promotion based on measurable
leadership impact and business growth.
Usha International
- Performance Recognition: Consistently outperformed benchmarks, winning the Golden Club Contest, Two Star Performer
awards, and securing three promotions, underscoring sustained high-impact project delivery

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Nationality:

Indian

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