Mr. Ratul Puri is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hindustan Powerprojects Private Limited (Hindustan Power). His vision and understanding of the Indian energy sector has enabled the organization to emerge as one of the leading integrated power players in the country. During the last five years, under his guidance the company has partnered with best in class investors to be a part of its growth story. Today in a short period, the company has assets to the tune of USD $2 billion which is a standout achievement for any organization in the country. Ratul Puri is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon, the Pittsburgh-based global research university. In 2002, he was the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for his contribution towards manufacturing industry in India. He is part of many think tanks that are evolving solutions to usher energy sufficiency in India and has been invited to part of the World Economic Forum as one of the Young Global leaders. Business Today in December 2007 rated Ratul Puri among the top 21 young leaders in the country who could shape India’s destiny in the 21st century. Dataquest magazine has named him amongst the “Young Brigade in the IT Industry”.