AARTIDRUGS - Key Persons
Prof. Bhaskar N. Thorat is an Independent Director of the Company. He holds the degree of M.Chem.Engg. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly known as UDCT). He is a Senior Professor of Chemical Engineering at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. He has been recognized by many awards and honours. He has more than 100 research publications in reputed international journals.
Shri Adhish P. Patil has experience of over 13 years in the field of finance, consulting, systems engineering and Information Technology. Bachelor of Engineering (IT) from Mumbai University. He is an MBA - Finance & Marketing from University of Florida, Warrington College of Business Administration. He is the winner of prestigious ‘Top 100 CFOs India 2014' award.
Shri Ankit V. Paleja is an Independent Director of the Company. He is qualified lawyer. He holds a double degree of Bachelor in Legal Science and Bachelor of Law. With around fifteen years of work experience, he is presently Partner in the law firm Crawford Bayley & Co. (advocates & solicitors). In the year 2018, he has been awarded the Under 40 Rising Star Award by Legal Era. His previous engagement was with the law firm Little & Co.
Shri Harit P. Shah is a Whole-time Director of the Company. He is a Commerce Graduate and has experience of over 25 years in handling commercial functions encompassing Purchases, Local Sales and Exports.
Shri Harshit M. Savla is Joint Managing Director of the Company. He is a Commerce Graduate having more than 30 years of experience in Finance, Export and Administration. He played crucial role in expanding the export market for the products of the Company
Shri Krishnacharya G. Akamanchi is an Independent Director of the Company. He holds a degree of B.SC - (Tech.), B.SC - (Hons.), PHD - Technology. He is also Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) [formerly known as University Department of Chemical Technology]. He has more than 100 research publications in reputed International Journals. He has been associated with the Company since the year 2008.
He has an experience of 33 years in API (Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients) Industry. He also serves as Whole time Director of Aarti Industries Limited and responsible for Quality System, Manufacturing, Projects & Developments and Operations of Pharma Division of the Aarti Industries Limited.
Shri Navin C. Shah is an Independent Director of the Company. He is Commerce Graduate and Chartered Accountant by Qualification. He is practicing Chartered Accountant with more than 33 years of experience in the field of Income Tax related matters. He has also expertise in Goods and Service Tax (GST). He has been associated with the Company since the year 2010.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chief Executive Officer
- Managing Director
Shri Prakash M. Patil is Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Company and has been associated since inception of the Company's operations. He holds a degree of B.E. - Chemical from Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) [formerly known as University Department of Chemical Technology]. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field of Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industry. He has expertise in Product Identification, Project Conceptualisation, Planning, Project Engineering & Implementation. His technical experience has helped the Company to emerge as one of the leading Pharmaceutical Company in the country.
Shri Rashesh C. Gogri has been appointed as Managing Director of the Company with effect from 26th September, 2014. He was the Whole-time Director of the Company since October, 2012. He holds a Production Engineering degree from Mumbai University. He has more than 16 years of experience in field of production, marketing and project implementation in chemical industry. He also serves as Vice - Chairman & Managing Director of Aarti Industries Limited.
Shri Uday M. Patil is a Whole-time Director of the Company. He has been associated with the Company since the year 2000. He also serves as Director in various group Companies.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Independent Director
Smt. Neha R. Gada is a Chartered Accountant and Insolvency Professional. She has an experience of over 20 years in compliance pertaining to Securities Laws and Corporate Laws. She is a founder of N R Gada and Associates, Chartered Accountants.
With more than 10 years of experience, she is a practicing Chartered Accountant and a partner in KPB & Associates, Chartered Accountants firm based in Mumbai & Thane. She is a qualified certificate holder in Entrepreneurs' Development Program from Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.