Speaker Bio:  

Sanjeev Agarwal
CEO, Gitanjali Export Corporation
Mr. Sanjeev Agarwal, an Management Graduate, has a unique combination of experience encompassing FMCG, Banking & Finance and the Luxury Retail Sectors. Starting his career with Unilevers handling Sales, Distribution and New Product launches, Mr Agarwal moved to Cadburys to handle Marketing & Brand Management. He then moved to Deutsche Bank and worked with them for over 14 years and was instrumental in setting-up the Retail & Private Banking Business of Deutsche Bank (DB) in India as the Director - Retail & Private Banking. During his stint with DB he had been acknowledged for having launched a number of innovative investment products. He then moved to World Gold Council as Managing Director – India-subcontinent - where he worked on a number of initiatives to develop and modernize the Indian jewellery market with the launch a number of Gold Jewellery brands such as “Collection g”, “Gold Expressions” & “Bollywood Gold”. His most important contribution has been identifying & developing a new “gold buying day – Aksaya Tirthay” resulting in a increase in gold purchases of over 40 tons during this auspicious day within a span of 5 years from the date of launch. He also developed the concept of retailing of gold coins through the branches of the Banks in India, as well as the launch of the Gold Mutual Fund in India. The most important contribution to the At Gitanjali Group, Mr Agarwal is spearheading a number of new business initiatives covering both the domestic and the international markets. The most recent innovating in the area of jewellery retail being the launch of a Gold & Diamond ATM machine. Mr Agarwal Is an active member of a number of Associations & Trade Body and is a Member of the FICCI – Gems & Jewellery Group. He is also the Chairman of Indo-Armenia Business Council. He has also received the ‘Niyat Shree Gold Award’ from the President of India in 2012.
Shashin Shah
Managing Director, Kusum Engineering Works
Shashin is the Managing Director of the KEW group of companies – a group involved in manufacturing Low Voltage Electrical Switchgear. He is currently the president of Bombay Industries Association (BIA). Besides BIA Shashin is active in a number of social and industrial institutions. He is the Secretary of the Western India Switchgear Manufacturers Association, and a member of the Electrotechnical panel of Bureau of Indian Standards – a panel responsible for formulating Electrical Standards for the country. Shashin is also a committee member of the Switchgear Committee of Indian Electrical and Electronics manufacturers Association.
Bankim Dhansukhlal Mistry
President, BSSIA
Mr. Bankim Dhansukhlal Mistry comes with a wide range of experience in various domains which includes manufacturing of Printing Plate, Processing Equipment, Roti Making Machines, also on Solar Cooker, & Wind Mills. He has a vital presence in various associations like Institution of Engineers, IMC- Indian Merchant's Chamber, Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture, and Federation of Associations of Maharashtra. Bankim proposes for Door Darshan Channel for Indian MSME Sector and Indian MSME Web base Yellow Pages. He also is a proprietor of the company M/s Bharat Traders.
Manavendra Gokhale
CEO, Raj Oil Mills
Manavendra has nearly 24 years of successful corporate experience in managing business operations. Developed competency in setting up from scratch and expanding it to larger levels through efficient marketing and logistic functions. Prior to Raj Oil Mills he has worked with companies like Cerebraplus, S&S InfoTech Service, Astuto Telcom, Crompton Greaves etc
Rohit D Mistry
Chairman, Holographic Security Marking Systems
Rohit has been in business since 1971, when Jayco Plastics Limited established in the UK. He developed the metallic decorative effects in PVC laminates with special high durability coatings and inks that replaced textured aluminium for audio and white durable goods, with exports to Europe (Citroen and Peugeot of France), USA, and Japan. In early 80’s Rohit pioneered production of holograms. Early 90’s he developed and supplied illuminated Underground train coach door switches. Rohit has been a President of Bombay Industries Association, Mumbai for the period 2009-2011. He relaxes by painting and travelling and having done the Parikrama Of Mt Kailasha and Manassarover.
Amit Kikani
Finance - Controller, Tasty Bite Eatables
Amit Kikani is a finance controller for a BSE listed company, Tasty Bites Eatables Ltd. Qualified as chartered accountant, Amit worked in diverse companies such as Deloitte, General Motors India and Pepsico India. Amit has expertise in implementing internal controls on a multi-functional and multi-layered organizations. Amit likes reading and is a sports enthusiast.
Nachiket Deshpande
Managing Partner, Alcon Industries
Nachiket is a managing partner at Alcon Industries. In his current role he is responsible for Business Development, Technology integration, Sales and Marketing, Team Management, Finance Management etc. Prior to this he has worked with companies like Blue Star Limited, Bidco Oil etc. He is also the founder and Managing Director of AXS Solutions.
Jaipal J Shah
Managing Director, Unipack Machines
Mr. Jaipal Shah is a Managing Director in two of his Collaborated Companies, Unipack Machines & S. P. Engineering Works and a partner of the companie The Regal Cobrites & U.R.Agencies. He is the Founder President of Gowalis Industries Association which is the Association of all Industries from 1998 to 2001. Jaipal was also the Past President of Bombay Industries Association better known as BIA, from 2004 to 2006.
Jeenanath Shetty
Director, Unitop Chemicals
Jeenanath Shetty is the Director of Unitop Chemicals, that is one of the largest producers of surfactants in India. With rich industry experience he is in charge of Internal Administration and New Projects. He also heads the IT department in the company. He holds a Bachelor degree in Polymer Engineering and Masters in Industrial Engineering and Management. Jeenanath is presently a office bearer in Bombay Industries Association and a Ex committee member of American Alumni Association.
Jayesh Khimji Rambhia
Managing Director, Premsons Plastics
Jayesh Rambhia is a Mechanical engineer by education. He has overall 26 years experience.Export experience of 12 years - from India to over 42 countries worldwide. New product design and development experience of over 1000 products. He is a Business Traveller - have visited more than 30 countries , some of them several times. Idea man by intelligence. His Business Goal : Is to be manufacturer of best water bottles in the world and personal goal : To save lives of 4500 kids dying due to unsafe water daily.His specialties are manufacture & export worlds lagest range of promotional sports / water bottles and experience in import - export , manufacturing , retailing in consumer goods.
Naresh Kumar Khanna
CFO, Aquarius Appliances
N.K.KHANNA is a MBA, PGDMM, DIM, CAIIB, BSc graduate and a retired as senior executive from STATE BANK OF INDIA handled credit branches for about 20 years.Worked as VP SBI FACTORS for 7 years. Addressed about 8 seminars organised by CII (LOCAL OFFICES IN NORTH INDIA AND TEXTILE PROMOTION COUNCILS) in Mumbai/Surat and other places. Last assignment head of the deptt of right to information SBI central office Mumbai. He addressed MBA students in institutes like Rizvi ins of management /chetna and few others remained as quide to MBA students undertaking projects on factoring handling CFO&rsquot;s role in small group of companies understood the limitations of SMEs including mental barriers and thumb rule working different from professional working.
Huzefa Motiwala
Regional Head – Technology Sales, Symantec India
Huzefa Motiwala is responsible for planning and execution of Technology Sales and Solution Evangelism for enterprises in India West Region. He is also responsible for building technical capacity and enablement for Symantec partner community. Having spent more than 14 years in the IT industry, Huzefa has been with Symantec for over ten years. He has been associated with Solution architecting and Technical Consulting roles, with an in depth understanding and active participation in strategic planning and execution with customers. Huzefa brings experience and expertise in transforming customer&rsquot;s business challenges into IT solution that can help achieve immediate and longterm success for IT deployments. Prior to joining Symantec, Huzefa was associated with Wipro.
Ashok Taravath
National Manager - Partnerships, ALD Automotive
Ashok has 2 decades of experience in Sales, After Sales and Customer Service and he has been working with ALD Automotive, a leading car lease provider for the past 5 years. He has just taken over the role of National Manager - Partnerships. His goal is to develop partnerships, channels and focus exclusively on the SME/Commercial vehicle leasing segment, PAN India. ALD Automotive a 100% subsidiary of Societe Generale has presence in 37 countries around the Globe. ALD India headquartered in Mumbai with regional offices at Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pune and Ahmedabad caters to over 650 corporates in India with a fleet of over 8500 cars in the country.