Our Board of Directors are:
Mr. Priyavrat Bhartia
Director
Mr. Priyavrat Bhartia is a Non- Executive Director on our Board. He holds a bachelors’ degree in Economics from Dartmouth College, USA and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Stanford University (USA). Mr. Priyavrat Bhartia is Managing Director of Jubilant Enpro Private Limited and is also on the Board of number of companies including Jubilant Industries Limited, HT Media Limited, Digicontent Limited, The Hindustan Times Limited and Hindustan Media Ventures Limited.
Mr. Shamit Bhartia
Director
Mr. Shamit Bhartia is a Non-executive Director on our Board. He holds a degree in Economics from Dartmouth College, USA. He has worked in the Corporate Finance and M&A Group, Lazard Frere, New York, from July 2001 till August 2002.
Mr. R. S. Sharma
Independent Director
Mr. R. S. Sharma holds Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Delhi University. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Cost Accountant of India and an associate member of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB). He also attended various management programs in India and overseas more specific to Oil and Gas Industry & Management Strategies. Mr. Sharma has over four decades of rich experience in Banking, Finance & Treasury in India and abroad. He had joined Union Bank of India in 1972 with experience in branch banking and specialization in Credit Appraisal. Further, he was the member of middle level finance team of another PSU engaged in construction in roads and bridges in foreign countries, including functioning as Regional Head of Finance for Iraq region from October 1982 to July 1986. He had joined Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in 1988 and handled various key areas of his expertise like Financial Management, Financial Appraisal, Project Appraisals, Treasury Management at middle and senior level in various Projects as well as the Corporate Office. Further, he had been appointed as Director – Finance of ONGC in 2002 and also headed the additional position of Director – Finance of ONGC Videsh Limited and rose to the position of Chairman & Managing Director of ONGC in May, 2006. He had been a member of various Committees like Search Committee for Selection of Chairman & Members of Competition Commission of India, Committee constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to formulate a Policy Document on Corporate Governance, Chairperson of Quality Review Board, Institute of Cost Accountants of India and Chairperson of expert committee constituted by MCA to examine issues relating to maintenance of Cost Records & Cost Audit. Presently, he is associated with Mckinsey & Company Inc as Senior Advisor and mentor of Hydrocarbon Committee, FICCI.
Mr. R. P. Sharma
Independent Director
Mr. R. P. Sharma holds a Bachelors’ Degrees in ‘Commerce’ and ‘Law’ from ‘Delhi University’. He is a fellow member of the ‘Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (“ICAI”). Mr. Sharma is a Chartered Accountant in practice as the Managing Partner of M/s. P.R. Mehra & Co. (established since 1921), with over 30 years of experience in the areas of auditing, accounting, finance, and corporate regulatory consultancy. He has been awarded by ICAI on numerous occasions. He has also authored several books on topics of professional interest viz. Goods & Services Tax Act, Foreign Exchange Management Act, Company Directors, Internal Audit etc., and a journal on Legal & Commercial Regulatory Matters. He has contributed various articles in leading newspapers on topics of professional interest and has been a regular speaker at seminars and also a visiting faculty to the courses organised by ICAI.
Mr. Jagat Sharma
Whole-time Director
Mr. Jagat Sharma, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, he has been serving as the Chief of Manufacturing at Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Ltd. Since March 2021, he has been at the helm of leading manufacturing operations for Adhesives, Wood Finishes, SSP Fertilisers, Solid PVA, and VP Latex businesses.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Mr. Jagat earned his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM) from IGNOU in 2004. He further honed his leadership skills through participation in the Global Leadership Program (GLP) at INSEAD, focusing on Business Administration and Management. He also honed project management program from IIM Kolkata.
His extensive career encompasses notable roles such as Head of Manufacturing Operations at PPG Asian Paints Pvt. Ltd. (Feb 2019 – Mar 2021), Chief Manufacturing Officer at Crystal Crop Protection Pvt. Ltd. (Apr 2015 – Feb 2019). Prior to these, he held the position of Associate Vice President at Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Limited (Feb 2010 – Jun 2015) and served as Works Manager in Mohali at ICI India Limited (Sep 2005 – Feb 2010). Mr. Jagat also has an extensive background as Operations Manager at Indian Explosives Limited (Jun 1997 – Sep 2005).
Ms. Sanjanthi Sajan
Independent Director
Ms. Sanjanthi Sajan, a seasoned lawyer with over two decades of experience, is the Managing Partner at Poovayya & Co., recognized as a top-tier lawyer by IBLJ, she is also an entrepreneur, acknowledged by ‘The CEO Magazine.’ Ms. Sajan is the founder of Meriyanda Nature Retreat & Spa, a leading ecofriendly resort in Coorg, Karnataka. Passionate about environmental sustainability, she oversees Meriyanda Plantation’s projects in the western ghat region.
In addition to her legal and business achievements, Ms. Sajan is involved in education advocacy and serves on the Board of the Canadian International School. Committed to pro bono work, she champions legal causes for women, children, and marginalized communities. During the Covid crisis, she initiated the ‘Assist a Junior’ program to support young lawyers. A dedicated philanthropist, Ms. Sanjanthi Sajan exemplifies a holistic approach to success, making positive contributions to law, business, and society.