BAXY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Managing Director
Founder of THE BAKSHI GROUP (BAXY), Mr. Amarjit Bakshi has created world-class benchmarks with his strategic vision and passion. An IIT Delhi alumnus, this first-generation entrepreneur has adeptly led the Group, over the past four decades, to become a global conglomerate with a formidable presence across diversified industries and geographies.
He has always believed that success is defined by happy customers, content employees and secured partners and the Group keeps this spirit alive in every endeavour.
He has been the recipient of numerous business awards and honours, including the Lifetime Achievement Award for "Outstanding Contribution to National Development" by the IIT Delhi Alumni Association.
With a vision to give back to the society, he set up the Jagrati Sewa Trust, which provides free-of-cost schooling and food to underprivileged children.
Mr. Amarjit Bakshi, a first-generation entrepreneur, and a well-known industrialist laid the foundation of the Bakshi Group (BAXY Group) in 1983. Fuelled by a passion for excellence, he founded the group to create meaningful opportunities in varying sectors like automotive, infrastructure, real estate and hospitality. Over the years, the group has grown in stature to become a global conglomerate by adhering to his strategic vision of delivering world-class benchmarks across industries and geographies.
A recipient of innumerable business honours including the Lifetime Achievement Award for "Outstanding Contribution to National Development" by his alma mater IIT Delhi, he believes in working for values as opposed to only monetary gains. He has always believed that the path to success is paved collectively by happy customers, satisfied employees and secured partners.
Going above and beyond his entrepreneurial obligations, he set up the Jagriti Sewa Trust with a vision to give back to society. The non-governmental organization (NGO) focuses on empowerment programmes and provides free-of-cost schooling and food to underprivileged children.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- CEO, BAXY Engineering
Rajesh Kumar Soni joined the BAXY Group in May 2020 as the Chief Executive Officer of BAXY | Engineering, where he has been responsible for ensuring the business growth and profitability.
A mechanical engineer by training, he has garnered valuable experience in various capacities at leading corporate organisations. He has held the positions of COO - Liberty Engineering India & Thailand at the Liberty House Group, UK, COO at the Caparo Group and Chief General Manager, Sourcing & Supply Chain at Escorts Ltd, Autoliv India Pvt Ltd, M&M and Escorts Tractors Ltd (Ford).
In his current role, he spearheads carbon footprint reduction, technological upgradation in the foundry and machining plant, automation, global technological tie-ups for design & development, capacity expansion to meet future growth and employees skill enhancement, in addition to other responsibilities.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Managing Director of BAXY Ltd
Shiv Bakshi is the Managing Director of BAXY Limited (Continental Engines Private Limited) and a Director at Central Park, steering a diversified conglomerate with interests across automotive, infrastructure, real estate, hospitality, and education. A second-generation entrepreneur, Shiv joined the family business in 2013 after earning his Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship from Babson College, Massachusetts.
Since then, he has been at the forefront of a bold transformation journey. With a deep respect for the company's legacy and a forward-looking mindset, Shiv has embedded global standards, innovation-led practices, and a culture of agility into the group's operations. Under his leadership, BAXY Limited has evolved from a traditional industrial setup into a diversified, future-ready enterprise with strong growth momentum.
As a strategic leader, Shiv drives corporate development, business diversification, and long-term value creation. He is closely involved in investment strategy, market expansion, and operational excellence across all business verticals. His leadership fosters a culture of accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation-driven execution.
At Central Park, Shiv plays a pivotal role in shaping one of India's most admired luxury real estate brands-focused on high-quality living spaces and integrated townships. His contributions have helped reinforce the brand's position as a benchmark for architectural excellence and lifestyle innovation.
Beyond his corporate roles, Shiv is a committed advocate for leadership development and mentorship. He actively supports talent across the organization, helping nurture future leaders by strengthening their strategic acumen, problem-solving, and management capabilities.
Guided by a vision of sustainable, holistic growth, Shiv champions initiatives that align financial performance with social responsibility and long-term competitiveness. His leadership continues to shape a dynamic, resilient, and purpose-driven organization-well-positioned to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.