Azure Power announces appointment of Delphine Voeltzel as Nominee Director from OMERS Infrastructure

NEW DELHI, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azure Power (NYSE: AZRE), a leading independent sustainable energy solutions provider and power producer in India, today announced the appointment of Delphine Voeltzel, a Managing Director at OMERS Infrastructure, to its Board.

Delphine will join the Board effective May 11, 2022, as Nominee Director appointed by OMERS Infrastructure, which is the second largest shareholder of Azure Power. She has 13 years of professional experience in the infrastructure sector across Europe and Asia and is leading OMERS Infrastructure's investment efforts in Asia.

Speaking on her appointment, Delphine Voeltzel said, "Azure Power is one of India's leading independent power producers and has a remarkable footprint in the country. I am looking forward to contributing my perspective to achieve the ambitious vision set by the company and it will be an honor to work with the esteemed Board and Management of Azure Power."

Speaking on this occasion, Alan Rosling, Chairman of the Board, Azure Power said, "I am pleased to welcome Delphine to the Board. She comes with deep experience in the infrastructure sector and we at the Board are looking forward to collaborating with her in Azure Power's exciting journey ahead."

Prateek Maheswari, who was appointed on the Board of Azure Power by OMERS Infrastructure as an observer, has ended his tenure on the Board earlier this year.

About Azure Power

Azure Power is a leading independent sustainable energy solutions provider, and power producer in India on a mission to create value for all stakeholders through high-performance Renewable Energy assets.

We developed India's first utility scale solar project in 2009 and since then, Azure Power has grown rapidly to become a leader in developing and operating large utility-scale renewable energy projects in the country.

We also partner with commercial and industrial customers in their decarbonization journey by providing comprehensive solutions for their clean energy needs.

For more information about us, visit: www.azurepower.com 

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