Shri Venkatachalam was serving as Executive Director at Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and possesses 35 years of rich experience in Nuclear Station operations, project construction & commissioning, versatile site activities and corporate functions.
He is a Mechanical Engineer from University of Madras and a distinguished scientist, an apex Scientific Grade from Department of Atomic Energy. He has specialisations in diverse fields and has acquired several qualifications, notably in project management and finance. He has also undergone the Corporate Governance course for Directors conducted by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.