• This appointment expands the Board to eleven directors, all of whom are Non-Executive and a majority of independent directors.
• We are delighted to have Jean-François Boisvenu on our Board.

Azure Power Global Limited, an independent sustainable energy solutions provider and renewable power producer in India, recently announced the appointment of Mr Jean-François Boisvenu as an Independent Non-Executive Director based in Mauritius on the Company’s Board effective February 08, 2023. This appointment expands the Board to eleven directors, all of whom are Non-Executive and a majority of independent directors.

Mr Boisvenu has extensive experience in corporate and commercial matters, with particular expertise in international banking transactions, lending and debt capital markets transactions and financial institutions regulation. He is a partner at Eversheds Sutherland (Mauritius), where he has been heading the banking and finance practice since 2017. Before that, he was Group Head Legal at AfrAsia Bank Limited and worked at BLC Robert. Before moving to Mauritius in 2009, Mr Boisvenu was a partner at the Canadian law firm McCarthy Tétrault (Banking and Insolvency Department), where he had practised in the Montreal office. He is a Quebec Bar (Canada) member and a Registered Foreign Lawyer in Mauritius.

Speaking on this occasion, Alan Rosling, Chairman of the Board, Azure, said, “We are excited to welcome Jean-François Boisvenu to the board. His experience and expertise will bring a fresh perspective and provide valuable guidance to all of us. We look forward to working with him on the Board.”

Jean-François Boisvenu said, “I am excited to join Azure Power and look forward to working with the team to drive growth and success at this important player in the clean energy space.” Regarding the occasion, Rupesh Agarwal, Acting CEO of Azure, said, “We are delighted to have Jean-François Boisvenu on our Board. His extensive knowledge and experience will be crucial in driving our company forward.