Board Of Directors
Chairman and Managing Director
Padam Kumar Agarwala is the Chairman and Managing Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from St. Xavier’s College (autonomous). Prior to his directorship in the Company since March 13, 1995, he was associated with our Company as a business head for more than 12 years. Further, he oversees the Company’s business activities particularly for the eastern region and is responsible for implementing business plans and setting governance standards of the Company.
Joint Managing Director
Varun Agarwal is a Joint Managing Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science (economics) from London School of Economics and Political Science and a master’s degree in philosophy from Cambridge University, England. He has been associated with the Company since August 14, 2008. Prior to his association with our Company, he was also associated with Lehman Brothers Limited. He is currently a member of the Hyderabad Chapter of Entrepreneur’s Organisation. He oversees the Company’s business operations particularly for the southern region and is responsible for optimising financial performance and implementing growth strategies of the Company.
Soumitra Bose
Non-Executive Independent Director
Soumitra Bose is a Non-Executive Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University of Calcutta. Additionally, he is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. Prior to his association with our Company, he was also associated with the Unilever Group and S.H. Kelkar & Co. Limited.
Ajit Khandelwal
Non-Executive Independent Director
Ajit Khandelwal is a Non-Executive Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University of Calcutta and a doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D. h.c.) in commerce with specialization in finance and investment from University of Swahili. Prior to his association with our Company, he was also associated with Brijnath Khandelwal & Co., and has over 36 years of experience in Capital Markets, Investment Banking and Investment Advisory. Further, he is currently also associated with BNK Securities Private Limited as a director.
Pawan Marda
Non-Executive Independent Director
Pawan Marda is a Non-Executive Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce, from St. Xavier’s College, University of Kolkata. He is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Prior to his association with our Company, he was associated with Linde India Limited as the Director- Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary, and Non-Executive Director of Linde Global Support Services Pvt. Ltd. His earlier stints were with Rossell Industries Limited / Hindustan Unilever Limited as Assistant General Manager (Legal) and Company Secretary, Sinclair Hotels and Transportation Limited as Company Secretary, Voltas Limited, and Indian Rayon and Industries Limited.
Seema Sapru
Non-Executive Independent Director
Seema Sapru is a Non-Executive Independent Director of our Company. She has cleared examination for bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry) from Meerut University, and master’s degree in arts (education) from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards including Swami Vivekananda National Principals Award 2024 and certificate of excellence presented by Times Group at the Times of India Principal’s Seminar 2024. Further, she is currently also associated with Heritage School, Kolkata as the principal.
