Mumbai, Feb. 25 -- Suzlon Energy Ltd on Tuesday announced a leadership rejig with an eye on expansion, as long-time chief executive J.P. Chalasani moved on to oversee the group's newer projects and a former top executive from the Adani Group stepped into his shoes.

Chalasani will be part of a group executive council (GEC) that will work on the diversification of Suzlon Energy beyond its wind energy business. Group chairman Vinod Tanti and the executive vice chairman Girish Tanti, who are part of the promoter group of Suzlon, will also be part of the newly-formed council.

Meanwhile, Ajay Kapur, the former managing director of Adani Cements, which comprises Ambuja Cement Ltd and ACC Ltd among other companies, will lead Suzlon Energy as it...