Anirudh “AP” Paduru is the Director of Customer Strategy, Planning &  Governance at Exelon, where he drives enterprise-wide customer initiatives and strategic innovation. In his current role, he leads enterprise strategy and initiatives on DER integration, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), Data Centers/Large Load, and long-term customer strategy while partnering closely with Exelon OpCos to embed operational and regulatory priorities into future-ready solutions.

A visionary and multifaceted leader, AP brings over 15+ years of experience across the electric utility landscape, with expertise in investment strategy, grid modernization, business development, process optimization, program execution, and strategic planning. He has led cross-functional teams in smart grid innovation, substation engineering, reliability programs, and emerging technologies, and notably launched Exelon Utilities’ first dedicated drone team in 2019. AP holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Communication.