Uday Sakharam Nirgudkar

Dr. Nirgudkar is MBA and Ph.D. in Marketing Management awarded by Pune University.

Varied experience of over 28 years in IT, IT-enabled services, Education, Infrastructure, finance, media, and Economics. Has been in top position in Information technology firms of international repute, representing them around the conducted workshops in Africa and Middle East countries on Management Skills.

Wrote features on Technology and Education in various newspapers and magazines. Compiled four books on Strategic use of IT, TQM, Business Process re-engineering. Wrote a book on globalization and changing face of India ' Local to Global ' and 'All about Winning Indian Elections'.

Led as CEO of large operations in IT and ITES companies. Executed successfully large-scale projects in Technology infrastructure and skills development across the Country.

Was CEO and editor in chief with a large news media company driving their viewership and business in electronic, digital, and print domain made a sea change in Journalism by making it more positive and initiating social ventures like 'Dhaga Shourya Ka, Rakhi Abhimaan Ki' and 'Aapla Sainik, Aapli Diwali'.

Anchored daily debate shows on current affairs and interview series on weekends of dignitaries from various fields. The show was extremely popular and received many awards including awards for best journalism. Drove many social and cultural projects for the news channel which fostered national integration.

Conducted training for Force One Commando Unit which was established after terror attacks in Mumbai.

Dr. Nirgudkar joined the Board of NHPC Limited as Independent Directors on 15th November 2021.