TECHNO BRAIN - Key Persons


Joe Adams

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Independent Non - Executive Director of Techno Brain 's Board
Joe has a wealth of experience and knowledge having worked in the ARM industry for over 35 years and is the Chairman and CEO of Hampton Pryor Group International Ltd. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cheyney University and has done graduate work at the Southern Methodist University Edwin L. Cox School of Business. Additionally, Joe has completed both the American Bankers Association's National School of Bankcard Management and Graduate School of Bankcard Management and completed executive management certificate programs at the Kellogg School of Management. During his career, Joe has held senior management or C-Level positions at leading financial organizations including First USA Bank/Bank One, CitiFinancial/Citi Group, Collins Financial Services, and Asset Management Outsourcing, among others. Joe has been recognized two times by Collections Advisor Magazine, in 2018 as one of Who's Who in Compliance and in 2019 as a Top 50 Receivables Professional of the Year. An ACA International Certified Instructor and Training Specialist, he has received the Fred Kirschner Instructor Achievement Award

Ketan V Patel - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
  • Member of the Board of Directors
Ketan is the Managing Director, Export Trading Group (ETG) and is responsible for financial oversight, trading strategy, acquisitions, and expansion. He joined the company as a shareholder in 1986 and spent several years managing ETG exports from the UK. He then shifted his focus into transforming the business from a general merchandising entity to a globally integrated Agri-Business Company. As Director of Techno Brain, Ketan gives his valuable inputs in raising and structuring finance for all large projects implemented by Techno Brain. Born in Kenya, he studied Business and Law in the UK.

Mahesh R Patel - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Group Chairman
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • CEO of Export Trading Group
Mahesh is the CEO of Export Trading Group (ETG), the parent company of Techno Brain. At ETG, he is in charge of the overall strategy, strategic acquisition of assets, and the expansion of product lines, regions, and markets. He joined ETG in 1978, acquired it in 1981, and has since served as the driving force behind transforming it into the integrated global Agri-Business Company ETG is today. Mahesh founded Techno Brain in 1997 and has been actively involved in the business ever since. His vision continues to provide direction, while his unfailing support of staff and management is a key motivating factor that drives the business forward. Mahesh holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Sardar Patel University, India.

Manoj Shanker - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Group CEO
  • Member of the Board of Directors
Manoj is the Group CEO, Techno Brain Group. His aspiration is to create a world-class High-Tech Global company from Africa providing services and solutions to the world. "From Africa to the World". With presence in 19 countries and 900 employees Techno Brain is an important tech company. Manoj has steered Techno Brain Group as CEO and as a Member of the Board, to what the company is today through innovation, commitment, and passion. Under his leadership, the company continues to expand globally since the year 1997 and has added to its portfolio IT Solutions and Business Process Outsourcing business units from a Computer Training Company. The company's customer portfolio includes industry leaders in the Private Sector, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) and Government Institutions all over the globe. His vision is aligned with his passion; Empowering Lives in Africa through Technology. He has always been passionate about technology and how it can be used to transform Africa. He was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 by CNBC, East Africa Region and Techno Brain ranked as the second fastest-growing Technology company in Africa by Deloitte's Fast 500 Technology company survey in 2014. Manoj has a passion for nature & wildlife photography and is the founder of Techno Brain Foundation. https://technobraingroup.com/about-us/technobrain-foundation/

Swetha Chintalapani

Job Titles:
  • Senior Technical Lead, Tax & Customs - Hyderabad, India
"For a company to be considered a leading global IT solutions provider, it must invest heavily in training and retaining talent. Working with the Techno Brain family for the last 12 years has been a great pleasure and has seen me rise to a senior technical lead. Throughout this time, I have gained experience in analysis, design, development, research, and implementation of the Software Development Life cycle (SDLC). "