BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HARI NAIR | CHAIRMAN - SIL

Hari Nair, is the Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Company. He has been on the Board of Directors of the Company since September, 2015. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Bradley University, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and has completed the Advanced-Management Program at Harvard Business School. He has over 3 decades of work experience in various organisations and companies. He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer of Tenneco Inc., a global automotive supplier, from 2010 until his retirement in early 2015. Mr.Nair joined Tenneco Inc. in 1987 and was responsible for driving integration and synergies across all Tenneco’s businesses by bringing together regional business units, supply chain management and manufacturing into one global management. Prior to being appointed Chief Operating Officer, he was the President of Tenneco’s International Group, where he was responsible for managing operations in Europe, Africa, Middle East, South America, Asia, and Australia He also currently serves on the Boards of Owens-Illinois and Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co. Ltd. (Japan).

JIGNESH RAVAL | MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jignesh Raval is the Promoter and Managing Director of the Company. He has been on the Board of Directors of the Company since June, 2007. He holds a degree in Engineering (Production) from Shivaji University and has around 19 years of work experience in automotive industry which includes 9 years of work experience at Tenneco Automotive India Private Limited as an Executive Director-GSCM. He is currently responsible for developing and executing Company’s business strategies and overseeing the Company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures.

MICHAEL HUMMELBRUNNER| NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Michael Hummelbrunner is currently responsible for Finance & Controlling, IT/Digitalization, Legal & Compliance, Procurement & Supplier Management at Miba AG. Prior to joining Miba, Mr. Michael has overall 15 years of experience at Magna and MAN Truck & Bus in top management positions in the areas of finance and controlling in both Europe and Asia. He was CFO of the Schwarzmüller Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of commercial vehicle trailers. Mr. Michael Hummelbrunner studied at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration. He has also completed numerous additional training courses, including at the Management School St. Gallen and at several institutions in the US.

PARTHA PATI | INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Mr. Partha Pati is a legal professional with 15 years of extensive experience in corporate law, employment law, contract law, environmental law, and cyber law. He is associated with M/s Abhay Nevagi & Associates LLP for over 10+ yrs. Mr. Pati holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Law (BBA.LLB) and have completed a Diploma in International Business Laws and Commercial Laws from Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Additionally, he has completed Diploma in Cyber Laws from the Indian Law Institute. As a litigator, Mr. Pati has represented clients before various judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.

Throughout his career, Mr. Pati has provided strategic legal counsel on complex matters related to corporate regulations, employment laws, industrial laws, and information technology law. He has conducted over 50 legal compliance audits for businesses across multiple states in India, ensuring regulatory adherence. His expertise extends to contract drafting, due diligence, and structuring key employment documents, and disciplinary frameworks.

He has also successfully negotiated and facilitated long-term settlements for his clients.

REVATI PUROHIT | INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Revati Purohit, is an Independent Director of the company. She has been on the board of our company since February, 2024. She is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She is also a Cost & Management Accountant from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, and possesses a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Pune University. She has more than 22 years of extensive professional expertise in areas such as audit, financial management, compliance management, taxation, fund raising services, cost control and management services, and related functions. Possesses experience across diverse sectors including IT, ITAS, real estate, manufacturing, and the banking sector. Ms. Purohit has a diversified work profile, including roles such as a Panel Chartered Accountant with financial institutions like HUDCO. She has also served as a Statutory Auditor for a nationalized bank and associated for concurrent, revenue and stock audits with nationalized banks. Additionally, she served as a visiting faculty member with the Pune Chapter of the Cost Accountants of India and the Indian Institute of Modern Management (IIMM). Also currently, she serves as an Independent Director at Ameya Precision Engineers Limited and holds the position of Director at Techmarkco Pvt Ltd.

DARA KALYANIWALA | INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Mr. Dara J Kalyaniwala was appointed as an Independent Director of our Company in 2020. He is currently a Management Consultant advising listed and unlisted companies on growth strategies, finance and equity capital markets. He has over 30 years of experience in Equity Capital Markets. Formerly Head – Investment Banking and Executive Director at PL Capital Markets Pvt. Ltd. (Prabhudas Lilladher Group) (2008 to 2024), prior to which he was the Head of Investment Banking at LKP Shares & Securities Ltd (1993 to 2008) and was the Deputy General Manager (Corporate Finance & Taxation) at Grindwell Norton Limited from 1982 to 1993. He has rich experience in managing multiple IPOs, Rights Issues, QIPs, Buybacks, M&A, Takeovers, and Delistings. He is also an independent director on the Board of LKP Securities Limited.