V. Subramanian
Independent Director
Pharmaceutical
Suzlon Group of Companies
India
Biography
Venkataraman Subramanian is a retired officer of the premier Indian Administrative Services (IAS), which he joined in 1971. He retired from the position of Secretary to the Government in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in June 2008, prior to which he occupied various important positions in the Governments of West Bengal and India. His rich experience at the policy making and implementation levels cuts across various sectors including finance, aviation, energy and labour among others. As Secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, he has undertaken path breaking initiatives that have resulted in doubling the grid connected renewable power generation capacity in less than three years. He is a founder member of the Indian Renewable Energy Federation, and a Director on the boards of leading Public and Private Sector Companies. He is also a freelance consultant and well known speaker on renewable energy in various international conferences.
Research Interest
Pharmaceutical