Board of Directors

Leaders who oversee the company's vision & mission

Mr. Anand Chalwade

Managing Director

He is a Chemical Engineer (Indian Institute of Chemical Technology formerly UDCT, Mumbai, 1994). He has 24 years of corporate experience across industries with leading Indian conglomerates. He has worked in many big Industries such as Reliance Industries Limited (Fibre Intermediates), Raymond Limited (Textile), Essel Group (Satellite & Cable Television), Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited. He also worked in Essel Group as an Executive Vice President where he was having an exposure for creating infrastructure vertical at Essel Group as CFO of Essel Infra projects limited.

Mr. Ajay Agarwal

Chairman & Non Executive Director

He has completed his MBA (Finance) from Jamnalal Bajaj Inst. of Mgmt, Mumbai, 1988 and B.Com from H. R. College, Mumbai. He worked as a Managing Director in Greater Pacific Capital Pvt Ltd. for the year 2010 to 2015. He also worked as a Head in ENAM Holdings Pvt. Ltd for the year 2007-2010 and as an Executive Director Fund Management in ENAM Asset Management Co Pvt. Ltd for the year 2002-2007 and he also worked as an Entrepreneur in DELTA Group for the year 1987-2002.

Mr. Sudarshan Mohatta

Non-Executive Director

A extremely competent professional with around 27 years of experience in the fields of banking and finance (Investment banking, distressed debt, project finance, debt syndication etc.) Smart Collaboration LLP (boutique investment banking business), SBI Capital Market Ltd, ICICI Bank, World Bank, and Project Finance at the Industrial Development Bank of India are all past designated partners (IDBI), Outstanding achievements include debt syndication of over Rs.1 lakh crore (USD 15 billion) across sectors with a particular focus on power, road, port, steel, mining, and others; buy side advisory for global funds for the acquisition of three steel assets (Rs 8,000 crore); sell side advisory for road and road related assets (Rs 2500 crore); and advisory for a fintech start-up that was acquired for more than Rs.300 crore.

Mrs. Archana Lakhe

Independent Director

She is a Practicing Company Secretary by profession. She is having more than 18 years of experience in Corporate Laws, FEMA compliance’s, Legal drafting and Secretarial Audit. She is also working with several banks as a consultant for their secretarial matters. She is running a firm in Pune which provides services to more than 100 clients.

Mr. Sanjay Phadke

Independent Director

He has completed his Education from University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School Advanced Management Program (AMP), Management, Leadership, Innovation – (2015 – 2015), Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies MMS, Finance – (1995 – 1997), Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering – (1990 – 1994). He has following experiences since 1994 till date such as Management Trainee at Special Steels, Summer Intern at H G Asia, Asst Vice President at ICICI Securities, Senior Manager at J.P. Morgan, Executive Director at HSBC, Senior Director at IDFC, Executive Vice President at Edelweiss Financial Services and EVP & Head – Global Platforms, Alliances & FI Business at Vayana Network.

Mr. Chaitanya Chintapalli

Independent Director

Being a Certified-Banker with 35 year's experience, he holds a Master’s Degree in Agriculture from G.B.Pant Agriculture University and has been Executive Director of Bank of India since 09 October 2017. Before this elevation, he was the General Manager & Chief Executive of Bank of India heading Singapore operations, overseeing operations of Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Myanmar. He has held a Managerial position in various branches in India and abroad in various capacities like Head of Corporate Credit Branch, headed Project Finance with Technical Appraisal Department, and Vice President of the New York Branch. He has been nominated by the Banks Board Bureau as one of the key members of the Committee on Evolving Suitable Training and Development Programs for Management Personnel in PSBs.

Ms. Promila Agarwal

Independent Director

She is an Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. She is PhD, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, MA in Applied Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, BA (Hons.) in Psychology, University of Delhi. Expertise in the field of Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Psychology – Neuroscience of Leadership: Psychology at Workplace, Psychometrics and Psychological Assessment. Received various Honors, Fellowships, Awards & Distinctions: Prof Indira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leader Award, World Education Congress; Aditya Birla Faculty Scholarship; Academy of Management Best Paper; Proceedings, Academy of Management held in Atlanta, USA; Think Tank Scholarship from Aon Hewitt

Ms. Sharada Sunder

Independent Director

She is a Executive Coach, Business Consultant, ex C- Suite Executive, Leadership Facilitator, Independent Director, Advisory Board member. A Chartered Accountant by qualification with unique blend of Finance and Business management roles. 25+ years of leadership experience in the corporate world with different functions & businesses, diverse teams and markets, PAN-India. coaching leaders and professionals empowering them to achieve their goals. Areas of coaching include growth strategy, performance management, career growth planning, executive presence, culture and collaboration, enhancing confidence, people management, delegation, leadership communication.

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