Date:28/10/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/10/28/stories/2006102805051200.htm

Tata Power gets new COO

Our Bureau

Mumbai, Oct. 27

The Tata Power Company Ltd has appointed Mr Gerald Frank Grove-White, as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, with effect from October 30. Mr Grove-White was Managing Director of Eraring Energy, Australia, the third largest power generating company in that country, said a statement from Tata Power. He has strong operations and engineering background in multinational corporations, said the statement. "Mr Grove-White brings with him nearly 18 years of proven expertise in the global power sector. A mechanical engineer from City University, he has previously worked with Powergen as General Manager and Managing Director overseeing operations and development in India."

Earlier, the Company had also announced the appointment of Mr Prasad R. Menon, as Managing Director with effect from October 16.