
Santosh Kumar Takhele has assumed the additional charge of Regional Executive Director (West-I) at NTPC Limited with effect from 30th June 2025. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt. Ltd. (RGPPL) and will continue in this capacity.
A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Takhele joined NTPC in 1988 as an Executive Trainee. Over the course of a distinguished career spanning 37 years, he has held key leadership roles across several core functions such as Contracts & Materials, Mechanical Maintenance, Operations Services, Fuel Management, Environment Management, and Safety.
Takhele has served at various NTPC locations including Singrauli, WR-I HQ, Kanti, Farakka, and Corporate Centre – EOC, making significant contributions to each assignment.