Composition of Committees

Mr. Krishnamachari Narasimhachari is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University of Delhi, Delhi, a master’s degree in commerce from University of Delhi, Delhi, and a post graduate diploma in human resource management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. He is an associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers and has received an award in general business (finance) from the University of California. He has approximately 39 years of experience in the banking sector. He has previously served as the managing director of State Bank of Mysore and retired as the deputy managing director at the State Bank of India.

Mr. Sameer Bhargava is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical) from Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, and a master’s degree in business administration from R.A. Podar Institute of Management, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan. He has approximately 36 years of experience in the heating, ventilation and air conditioners, precision engineering, and white goods manufacturing sectors. He has previously served as the vice-president in Highly Electrical Appliances India Private Limited, assistant director – strategic sourcing in Carrier Airconditioning and Refrigeration Limited, senior manager – commodity and finished goods in Whirlpool of India Limited, at the National Engineering Industries Limited (NBC Bearings) and Electrolux Kelvinator Limited (formerly Maharaja International Limited).

Mr. Kailash Jain is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan and a bachelor’s degree in law from University of Delhi, Delhi. He has previously been awarded with the vice-chairman’s shield while serving as the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Delhi. He has approximately 37 years of experience in the civil services and administration sector. He has previously served in the Indian Revenue Services in various designations and superannuated as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax. He is currently the member of the advisory board of Gyanshree School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Mr. Bajrang Bothra is the Chairman and Whole-time Director on the Board of our Company. He oversees the business operations and management of our Company. He has a master’s degree in commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Delhi. He has approximately 27 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing sector. He is currently the chairman of the MSME council of the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (“CEAMA”) (and a co-opted member of CEAMA executive committee), a patron of the Jain International Trade Organisation Administrative Training Foundation and the trustee of Bhagwan Mahavir Relief Foundation Trust.

Mr. Ajay DD Singhania is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in technology (in electrical engineering) from Regional College of Engineering, Himachal Pradesh University, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, and was placed in the first division, and a master’s degree in business administration from University of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He is a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation of the Rotary International. He has also completed a certificate course in ‘Executing Growth Strategies’ from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and an executive programme from the Indian School of Business demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and honing his leadership skills. He has approximately 24 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing sector. He oversees the sales and marketing, production, supply chain management, and R&D departments of our Company.

Mr. Vibhav Niren Parikh is a nominee of Augusta Investments Zero Pte. Ltd. and a Non-Executive Director on the Board of our Company. He is currently a Managing Director at Affirma Capital Investment Advisor India Private Limited. He has been an entrepreneur, investment banker, and private equity investment professional with 22 years of experience in business leadership, client relationships, transaction execution, and investment management at Affirma Capital Investment Advisor India Private Limited, Standard Chartered Private Equity Advisory (India) Private Limited, TPG Growth Advisors (India) Private Limited, AdImpact Media Private Limited, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited, ICICI Securities and Finance Company Limited, and Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with high distinction from the School of Business Administration, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Mohammad Lateef Choudhary is the president – manufacturing and operations of our Company. He has been associated with our Company since incorporation. In our Company, he oversees the manufacturing operations and related activities of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and a master’s degree in business administration from Manav Bharti University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. He has also received a certificate in radio and television technology from Superna Institute of Technology. He has approximately 28 years of experience. He has previously been associated Noble Moulds Private Limited as the commercial manager and with Airvision India Private Limited.

Ms. Priyanka Gulati is an Independent Director of our Company. She is an associate of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India. She was awarded the Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at the third FLO Women Awards of 2017-2018 by FICCI, and the Business Woman of the Year at the Future Women Leaders Summit and Awards 2018. She has approximately 17 years of experience in handling managerial functions. She is currently a partner at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP and has previously served as a director in Manthan Management Solutions Private Limited and a manager in Accenture Services Private Limited.

Mr. Shashank Agarwal is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical) from Manipal Institute of Technology, Karnataka. He has approximately 14 years of experience in the marketing sector. He is currently the managing director in Salasar Techno Engineering Limited.

Dr. Ravi Gupta has done MBA (Finance) from Delhi University (FMS). He has completed his Ph.D. from Delhi University (FMS) and he is a Law Graduate from Delhi University. Dr. Gupta was previously employed as Associate Professor in Commerce Department in Shri Ram College of Commerce (Delhi University) for over 33 years, was Nominated member of the committee formed by Government of India to review income tax law and was Appointed as Government Nominee on the Central Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for 2 terms and has served two terms as Independent Director on the Board of IFCI Ventures Limited. He has over 35 years of experience in the areas of Finance and Direct & Indirect taxation matters. He has conducted many corporate training programmes and authored many books on Direct Taxation including a Concise Commentary on Direct Taxes, Issues on Direct Taxes, Direct Taxes Ready Reckoner, Guide to TDS, Guide to Capital Gains, Guide to Black Money Act and Guide to Income Declaration Scheme.

Mr. Sanjay Singhania is a Whole-time Director on the Board of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (with major in accountancy) from Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam and was graded in the first class, and a master’s degree in business administration from Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria, Australia. He has approximately 24 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing sector. He provides support to our finance, accounts, legal, information technology and human resources departments.

Laxmi Pat Bothra holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Board of Technical Education, Delhi. He has an experience of approximately 27 years in the electronics manufacturing sector.