REC Limited has announced a leadership move at one level below the board, naming Isha Duhan, an Indian Administrative Service officer, as Executive Director. The appointment underscores REC’s ongoing efforts to infuse governance and policy acumen from seasoned public administration into its strategic drive in the energy financing space.
Isha Duhan belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre (2014 batch) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Thapar University and a Master’s degree in Gender Development Studies from IGNOU. Before joining REC, she served as Managing Director in the Sugar Industries & Cane Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, a role that highlights her experience in public-sector leadership and development programs.
Observers will be watching how her governmental leadership perspective translates into REC’s execution of its strategic agenda, including stakeholder engagement and governance as the company continues to scale its role in energy financing and infrastructure support. The move signals REC’s preference for leadership with deep policy insight and public-sector management experience as it navigates complex regulatory and project-finance terrains.