Ajay Padmanabhan has been appointed as the VP & Head of Corporate Communications & PR at IntelliSmart Infrastructure, a joint venture between the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). IntelliSmart focuses on transforming the utilities sector through cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and enhancing efficiency within the energy ecosystem.In a LinkedIn post, Ajay expressed his gratitude, saying, "As I embark on this new role, I am deeply thankful to all the amazing individuals I've had the opportunity to work with, who have played a crucial part in my journey. Here?ÇÖs to new beginnings, continuous learning, meeting more incredible people, and contributing to the mission of driving change and innovation in the energy sector."Before joining IntelliSmart, Ajay served as the VP of Corporate Communications at Sterlite Power and the Chief Operating Officer at IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited. His career began as Head of Marketing at Delta Innovative Enterprises Ltd, followed by roles as Executive Officer at the Confederation of Indian Industry, Director for Bengaluru/Kochi/Chennai at Perfect Relations, and Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the Government of Kerala. He has also been the CEO of Trivandrum City Connect Foundation and the General Manager of Group Public Relations, Reputation & Resilience at Suzlon Group.He has more than 23 years of diversified experience in crisis management, corporate communications, PR, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy, Ajay Padmanabhan is an experienced leader in the field of strategic communication. Ajay holds degrees in Law and MBA and is an alumnus of IIBM and AUS.