Here are our decision makers and solution builders, basically the people responsible and accountable for our growth and success.
Board of Directors
Experience – 33 years
He has rich experience in the specialty fats and butters manufacturing sector, leading operations since the company's inception. His expertise encompasses procurement, supply chain management, business development across the world and the development of tailor-made products for major global brands in chocolate, confectionery, and cosmetics.
Mr. Ashish Saraf
Chairman & Managing Director
Experience – 21 years
She has completed her bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mount Carmel Girls College, Bangalore. Her journey has been marked by an ambitious and entrepreneurial vision coupled with great vigour and hard work.
Mrs. Vinita Saraf
Vice - Chairperson & Whole Time Director
Experience – 10 years
A Chartered Accountant by profession, he has an experience of more than 10 years at the Senior Management level in the company.
Mr. Ashok Jain
Whole Time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Experience – 6 years
A BBA in Business and Management from the University of Exeter, UK, his presence in the company and his dynamic young energy strengthens the process of Marketing, Customer and Business Development.
Mr. Shrey Saraf
Whole Time Director
Experience – 22 years
He holds a Doctorate in Management from National Inst. Of Mgmt., (Mah). He studied Production and pursued his MBA in Production and Marketing from Amity University, UP. He has a B. Tech in Chemical. As the head of Birkoni Plant, he has vast experience in Specialty Oils and Fats / Butters Manufacturing and Quality control.
Mr. Gautam Kumar Pal
Whole Time Director
Independent Directors
Experience – 40 years
He retired as the Executive Vice President from The Federal Bank. He has vast experience to incorporate SME and Retail banking in India and the Middle East. His presence and independent advice help to approach strong financial strategic planning and good corporate governance.
Mr. Jose V. Joseph
Independent Director
Experience – 36 years
A CA by qualification, he is an expert in Financial Markets and has entrepreneurial and corporate experience in Private Banking, Capital Market and Wealth Management. Having worked in the past with both domestic & Global Financial Institutions in leadership positions, he was awarded the 'Outstanding Young Private Banker' award by Private Banker International, Singapore.
Mr. Nipun Sumanlal Mehta
Independent Director
Experience – 37 years
He is a senior retired bureaucrat from 1984 Batch of the IFS, Chhattisgarh Cadre. His work in Participatory Management at Jhabua has been internationally acclaimed and 3 Books have been written on his work by Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM). His wide experience in forestry will prove to be an asset of the Company.
Mr Mudit Kumar Singh
Independent Director
Experience – 10 years
He is a practising CA, experienced in the field of Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control Management, Auditing and Assurance services. His presence ensures the integrity of the financial system, improves internal financial control and his expert independent advice helps us set the best accounting principles.
Mr. Ashish Bakliwal
Independent Director
Experience – 22 years
Ms. Veni Mocherla an MBA, did Post Graduate Program - Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK. She is a business consulting professional specialized in international businesses & alliances, cross-border consulting, strategy & planning, scaling up businesses, mentoring start-ups, foreign trade & investment. Also held senior roles - Department of Trade & Investment, British High Commission, Bristol Myers Squib in India.
Ms. Veni Mocherla
Independent Director
Management Team
Experience – 22 years
Experienced in R&D and Innovation for more than 22 years, he is an inventor/co-inventor of multiple patents. He is also the author/co-author of many publications in the oils and fats area.
Dr. Krishnadath Bhaggan
VP – R&D Product Development
Experience – 20 years
He has been a part of the company since its commencement. He is currently responsible for leading and managing the company's Birkoni plant. His long association and experience create a focus for the Company in the direction of Business Development.
Mr. Deep Saraf
VP - Business Development
Experience – 30 years
Has done achieved degree in Chemical Engineering from Aalborg University (DK) and has a vast experience in Edible Oil Industries as Production and as Production Manager. Though Mr. Sten's base has always been Denmark he has worked with companies around the world, which have led him to have broad knowledge of the edible oil industry from production, equipment design and strategic point of view.
Mr. Sten Andreas Appel
Vice President (New & Existing Projects)
Experience – 30 years
He has graduated in Food Engineering by Unicamp University (Brazil) with an MBA in Marketing, He has more than 30 years of experience within Food Ingredients and Specialty Fats & Oils businesses, leading Sales, Marketing and Technical teams through Latin American countries, with high focus on market development and solid growing business with global and regional customers.
Mr Mauro Sérgio Nobre Terreri
Vice President in Fats & Oils business in Latin America (Global Sales)
Experience – 10 years
He is having more than 10 years in the oils and fats trade in Africa, Europe and the America. He carries with him a solid track record of building bespoke specialty supply chains, that meet today's demands on quality and sustainability, including food, infant, personal care, animal feed, organic and renewable energy industries markets. He is currently based in the Netherlands but has a steady presence in all our global origins and markets, where he focuses on our strategic commercial expansion.
Mr Lucas Vreuls
Associate Vice President Commercial Development (Global Sales & Sourcing Supply Chain)
Experience – 30 years
He is Chemical Engineer, graduated by Oswaldo Cruz University (Brazil) with food technology specialization by the Osw. Cruz Research & Post Grad Centre, with over 30 years’ experience working for food multinational global industries dedicated to food ingredients, specialty fats & edible oils, either managing technical customer co-developments, innovation projects and industrial ingredients application.
Mr Luciano Luz Pupp
Head of R&D and A&TS in Brazil / Latam
Experience – 30 years
A Science Graduate with an MBA in Production Management and a Diploma holder in Computer Applications, he has an experience of over 30 years in the Oil Industry.
Mr. Raj Shekhar
Vice President
Experience – 22 years
He is hard core result oriented sales professional 22 years rich versatility experience in FMCG, OTC Pharma, Footwears reputed Industries of India (Sales & Marketing domain). Awarded with Top scorer award, Dimension of professional selling certificate award, Target achieve award for his proven excellence in various institutions.
Mr. Yogendra Puri Goswami
Vice President
Experience – 10 years
He did his MBA in Operation Research and MTech & BE (Hons). He has an experience of more than 10 years in the field.
Mr. Chandan Gupta
Vice President
Experience – 32 years
He has 32 years of experience in FMCG companies like HUL, Nestle, Adani Wilmar Limited etc. and with a career history of steering initiatives geared towards implementing manufacturing systems, lowering costs, heightening productivity etc
Mr. Pankaj Gupta
VP – Operations
Experience – 22 years
Business Leader with 22+ years of FMCG / Commodities experience in Global markets driving sustainable growth in functional areas of Sales & Marketing, Strategic Deployment, Business Development with special emphasis to P&L accountabilities & General Management functions. He is a Catalyst for Business Growth & Improvement -Start up, Turnaround, Restructuring & High Growth Environments.
Mr. Vishal Hotchand Narang
Director – Manorama Africa Limited
Experience – 7 years
Mr. Deepak Sharma (Mem No. A48707) is an associate member of ICSI and having more than 7 years of Post Qualification Experience in Listed & unlisted Companies, Secretarial, Legal and other related compliances.
Mr. Deepak Sharma
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Experience – 7 years
She is a Company Secretary by profession, she has completed her Graduation in Bachelor of Commerce from Calcutta University. She is associated with the company for more than 7 yrs. and handles Investor Relations & Banking Activities and Compliance for the company.
Mrs. Ekta Soni
Associate Vice President – IR
Experience – 25 years
Mr. Sandeep Agrawal a Mechanical Engineering Graduate from BIT Durg having more than 25 years of experience at versatile industries like Vedanta (metal and mining industries) as well as US and Indian MNC on FMCG category like Bunge India and Britannia industries Ltd in a various leadership role at various profile right from Business Excellence Head to plant head. He also did MDP from XLRI Jamshedpur , having a lifetime membership on Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI).
Mr. Sandeep Agrawal
Chief Operations Officer
Experience – 20 years
He brings over 20 years of experience in the FMCG industry, having worked with leading multinational companies such as Mars and Nestle. He holds degrees in Agronomy and Economics from Yaroslav the Wise Novgorod State University. He is also Known for his expertise in sales and negotiation, has successfully managed key national accounts and developed effective sales strategies, generating significant turnover and achieving growth targets
Mr. Dmitry Zimmermann
Manager - International Sales & Business Development
Experience – 30 years
He is having overall 30+ years of rich experience in Steel Manufacturing Industries in Strategic HR as HRBP, having Bachelor’s degree from Ravi Shankar University, Raipur & Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from NIE, Maharashtra along with Professional certification’s as HR Analytics and HRBP from IIM Rohtak. He has also served in M/s Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd (HIRA Group) and M/s Super Smelters Ltd. (SAI Group).
Mr. Mansoor Ali
Associate Vice President - HR
Experience – 6 years
Ms. Nisha Sharma is an evolving and on growth trajectory & becoming experienced international sales professional. She has worked extensively with C-level executives worldwide, increasing the client base by identifying and introducing potential decision-makers. Her passion for working with multinational companies has driven her to excel in her field. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Insurance from KC College, Mumbai University.
Ms. Nisha Sharma
Manager - International Sales & Business Development