BOARD OF DIRECTORS & KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

Mr. Sudhir Peter | Managing Director
  • Sudhir Peter, S/o Mr. John Peter, is a second generation Entrepreneur.
  • He holds Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Chemistry and a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management.
  • He has won “Rashtriya Samman Award” for being an Honest Taxpayer for the years 2000-2001 and 2001-2002.
  • He is a skilled problem solver, an innovator and an able leader;
  • Soft spoken and kind hearted and an employee-centric leader;
  • Adores CSR and Charity as part of the life and a firm believer in giving back to the society.
  • Managing Director of the Company since 1st March, 2013 and is the Chairman of the Board.
  • Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Member of the Audit Committee.
Mr. Jayaprakash Babu | Chief Executive Officer
  • J Jayaprakash Babu is a Master Degree holder in Commerce. He is associated with the company since last 27 years.
  • His career journey started with Accounts. Later got involved in finance, legal & secretarial, trademarks, sales, distribution, etc.
  • Got promoted as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 1st April, 2014.
  • Possesses subject and technical knowledge in accounts & finance and practical knowledge in other areas.
  • Good mediator, problem solver, negotiator and a resourceful person.
  • Promoted as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since 1st  June, 2021.
Mr. Chackochen Ollukkrren Vipin Chacko | Director
  • Vipin Chacko is an Engineering Graduate specialized in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).
  • He has been associated with the Company since 2003.
  • He is skilled in managing people and a strong believer in Team Spirit.
  • Director of the Company since 16th June, 2014.
  • Member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
Mr. Lakshminarayanan Seshadri | Non-Executive Independent Director
  • Lakshminarayanan Seshadri is a practicing Chartered Accountant and a registered valuer in securities / financial assets.
  • He is also An Associate Company Secretary and a Graduate of the Institute of Cost and Work Accountants.
  • He has more than three decades of experience in various industries and held senior positions including CFO and Director-Finance.
  • He has handled various assignments in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Corporate Taxation, Company Law, Issue Management, Credit Rating and Resource Mobilisation.
  • He is a Sustainability Enthusiast.
  • Non-Executive Independent Director since 1st March, 2018 and Chairman of the Audit Committee.
  • Member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
Mr. Ramesh Ramanathan | Non-Executive Independent Director
  • An MBA from IIM, Kolkata.
  • Former Managing Director of Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd. and Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd.
  • Held Directorships in Listed and Unlisted Public Companies.
  • Built successful brands and excellent organisations.
  • Leads companies towards profitability and positive cash flows.
  • Known to be a “Turnaround Specialist”.
  • Rich experience of over 45 years in Hospitality, Paints, Internet and Consumer Durables.
  • Non-Executive Independent Director from 1st April 2023.
  • Member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
  • Member of the Audit Committee.
  • A connoisseur of Art and Carnatic Music.
  • Runs a Charitable Trust for the education of underprivileged children.
Mr. Ishwar Subramanian | Non-Executive Director
  • Mr. Ishwar Subramanian is a Bachelor Degree Holder in Commerce and also a qualified Chartered Accountant.
  • Attended various Business, Management & CEO related Programs at Stanford, Harvard and other such business schools globally.
  • Served with E & Y and the erstwhile Arthur Andersen.
  • Served as CFO and CEO of Akzo Nobel India.
  • Promoted a Private Equity Fund called Forum Synergies.
  • Co-founded mSupply eCommerce Pvt Ltd an e-commerce B2B market place for construction materials.
  • Also providing Consultancy and Advisory services to various Companies and to the top management as well.
  • Possesses experience of serving on various Boards / Committees as an Independent Director.
  • Director of the Company since 29th September, 2023.
Ms. Sanjhana Sudhir | Director
  • Associated with the Company since May, 2019.
  • Holds Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Sustainable Energy Management.
  • Holds Master’s Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
  • Has Project Knowledge and Exposure in IPR, Consumer Awareness, Leadership and Green Environment.
  • Possesses Technical Knowledge in 3D Printing and Development, Solar Panel Installation and Audit.
  • Got “Skill Indian” Certifications in Biogas and Bio-Energy Technician, Rooftop Solar Grid Engineer and Solar PV Installer.
  • Soft spoken, Intelligent, Creative and a young Leader.
  • Interested in initiating and executing Green Initiatives and Sustainability Projects and instrumental in the installation of solar panels in the Company’s Factory.
  • Additional Director of the Company from 16th March, 2022 to 29th September, 2022.
  • Director of the Company since 29th September, 2022.
Mr. D. Nandhagopal | Chief Financial Officer
  • Associated with the Company since August, 2022.
  • A Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) by Profession.
  • Holds Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Commerce.
  • Possesses 30 years of Experience and handled assignments in various areas including-
    • Strategic Planning and Leadership;
    • Fund Raising, Financial Control and Treasury Functions.
    • Automation Process Implementation, Auditing etc.
  • Possesses Technical Knowledge in Tally, SAP and MS-Office, EIP etc.
  • Motivator, Team Builder and a Good Leader.
  • Influencer in Decision Making and a good Strategist.