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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st  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 16^th June, 2014.
• Member of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

Mrs. Hilda Isaiarasan | Non-Executive Director

• Hilda Isaiarasan is a Master’s Degree Holder in Public Administration and completed Business Administration course.
• She is a good leader and an able administrator.
• She joined as an Employee and has an experience of 35+ years in the Company and has handled various departments.
• Appointed as an Additional Director from 6^th February, 2018 and was confirmed as Director in the subsequent AGM.
• Promoted as the Whole-Time Director from 21^st May, 2019.
• Non-Executive Woman Director since 31^st January, 2021.
• Member of the Nomination & Remuneration 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 1^st 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.

Ms. Sanjhana Sudhir | Director

• Associated with the Company since May, 2019.
• Holds Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Sustainable Energy Management.
• Pursuing Post Graduation in 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 16^th March, 2022 to 29^th September, 2022.
• Director of the Company since 29^th 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.