Datta Infra appoints Gnanajothi Anandan as EPC Head

Anandan brings over two decades of Renewable Energy and EPC experience to drive project execution and strategic growth.

Datta Power Infra Private Limited (Datta Infra), a rapidly growing company in India’s infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, has appointed Gnanajothi Anandan as its new Head – Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), effective March 2025. With over two decades of experience in the renewable energy sector, Gnanajothi joins the leadership team to spearhead Datta Infra’s major solar and wind EPC projects, significantly enhancing its project execution capabilities during a period of rapid expansion.

As Head of EPC, Gnanajothi will oversee critical functions across wind and solar projects, including engineering cost optimisation, construction productivity, contract finalisation, and other related functions to manage the project and site execution effectively. His mandate emphasises ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, while proactively mitigating potential challenges and fostering high-performance teams for seamless project delivery.

Welcoming him to the leadership team, Varchasvi Gagal, MD and CEO, Datta Infra, said, “We are thrilled to have Gnanajothi Anandan join as our Head of EPC. As we expand our operations across Indian and international geographies in the RE space, his extensive experience in developing and executing major EPC projects of nearly 1.5GW capacity across India, the Middle East, and Australian markets will be of significant value. Gnanajothi’s strategic approach to project governance, risk management, and his proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives from conception to completion will be instrumental in achieving our ambitious growth vision and reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence.”

Speaking about his new role, Gnanajothi Anandan, Head – Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, Datta Infra, said, “I am honoured to join Datta Infra during this pivotal phase of growth and opportunity. I look forward to applying my experience to lead the successful execution of world-class renewable energy projects, build strong collaborative teams, and contribute meaningfully to Datta Infra’s sustained success in both Indian and international markets.”

Before joining Datta Infra, Gnanajothi was associated with wind OEM’s and developers including Sembcorp, Enel, and Marubeni, where he developed and executed major EPC projects. He has executed wind and solar projects in both package and full turnkey EPC modes across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, working with nodal agencies such as SECI, SJVN, and NTPC. He also possesses strong supplier management skills and deep industry knowledge across various technologies of solar and wind sectors.

Gnanajothi holds prestigious professional certifications, PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), and CCMAP-WCC (Advanced Commercial and Contracting) from world’s biggest professional community based in USA which helps in building the benchmarks projects across India and overseas. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing golf and exploring new destinations.