Apraava Energy, India’s leading integrated energy solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Deepa Sebastian as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She succeeds Gopinath Govindan, who retires after a distinguished 17-year tenure leading the company’s HR function.
With over two decades of experience, Deepa has been with Apraava for more than 16 years, most recently serving as Senior Vice President – HR. During her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in building a strong people-first culture, driving initiatives across Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), talent management, and enhancing the overall employee experience. In her new role, Deepa will lead the Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) functions at Apraava. Her appointment reflects Apraava’s commitment to nurturing homegrown leaders and building a future-ready workforce.
“As Apraava continues to build on its diversified and sustainable growth, our legacy of a people-first strategy serves as a driving force in this journey. I’m proud to see Deepa grow within Apraava and step into this new leadership role to carry that legacy forward. With her vision and direction, I’m confident that Apraava will reach new heights and continue to strengthen its position as an employer of choice,” said Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Managing Director, Apraava Energy. “I would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Gopinath for his invaluable contributions. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the foundation of our people function. We wish him all the very best in his next chapter.”
Commenting on her appointment, Deepa Sebastian said, “I’m honoured to take on this role at such a significant juncture in Apraava’s growth journey. As we expand our presence across India and deepen our commitment to delivering integrated energy solutions, our people will remain at the core of our success. I look forward to building on the strong foundation, and to shaping a workplace culture of inclusion, and purpose to enable each of us to thrive and contribute meaningfully to India’s energy transition.”
In 2023, Deepa was named among the ‘Top Women in Renewable Energy’ by EQ International magazine. She is an assessor for the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National HR Excellence Awards. Deepa holds a master’s degree in Human Resource management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and has previously worked with i-Flex Processing Solutions Limited.
