Sterling and Wilson Solar appoints Amit Jain as global CEO

15 Jun 2021 CW Team

Sterling and Wilson Solar has appointed Amit Jain as its Global CEO after Bikesh Ogra relinquished the position on May 31.

Jain succeeds Bikesh Ogra, who gave up the position with effect from May 31. Ogra will continue on the board of the company as a Director.

He has been associated as the Country Head for the US and Australia with Sterling and Wilson Solar since January 2019. He has been assisting in developing the US and Australia as key markets for the company.

Jain will report to the Board of Directors after taking over the company. He is now responsible for market growth, business development, and the P&L for SWSL with its operations in over 25 countries.

With over 29 years of experience, Jain is experienced in the EPC sector in various industries such as oil and gas, power transmission, telecom infrastructure, renewable energy and chemical or process plants.

Jain is an Engineer from Delhi University and holds an MBA degree in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

The company provides EPC services for utility-scale, rooftop and floating solar power projects concentrating on project design and engineering and managing all aspects of project implementation from conceptualising to commissioning.

A Shapoorji Pallonji Group company, Sterling and Wilson Solar, is a global pure play, end to end solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions provider.

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