New Delhi, Delhi, India – December 2025 – Puneet Shrivastava has joined SAEL as Assistant Vice President – Human Resources (Head – Talent Acquisition), bringing his rich industry expertise in building high-impact HR strategies for the renewable energy sector. In his new role, he will spearhead the talent acquisition strategy across SAEL’s fast-expanding portfolio of solar and waste-to-energy projects.
Before joining SAEL, Puneet Shrivastava served as Deputy General Manager – Human Resources at Sembcorp Industries, where he led talent acquisition for India and the Middle East in the renewables and hydrogen business. He also played a strategic HRBP role for the company’s hydrogen business, contributing to leadership hiring and capability building in critical green energy domains.
Earlier, he worked with Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy as Senior Manager – HR (North & East India), managing the full HR spectrum for 1000+ employees across regions and implementing the SAP SuccessFactors ERP. He played a pivotal role in large-scale recruitment and HR digital transformation.
Prior to that, he held HR leadership roles at ACME Cleantech Solutions, Adani Solar, and Moser Baer Solar Ltd, where he built talent pipelines and closed hundreds of positions in greenfield and manufacturing setups, including India’s first vertically integrated solar PV manufacturing business.
He brings over 16 years of experience in human resources, with deep expertise in talent acquisition for solar, energy storage, EV, and renewables businesses.
About SAEL
SAEL Industries Limited is a pioneering Indian renewable energy company committed to accelerating the global shift to green energy. Specializing in solar and waste-to-energy projects, SAEL has emerged as the largest waste-to-energy producer in India, backed by world-class European technology. The company operates over 6,918 MW of renewable assets and has robust solar module manufacturing capacities exceeding 2,300 MW, aligning with India’s “Make in India” initiative.
SAEL’s open-platform digital strategy, combined with strong shareholder backing from Telenor Group and Ant Group, positions it at the forefront of the digital-first energy revolution in India.
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