Our Board of Directors
Ashwin C. Shroff - Chairman
Mr. Ashwin C. Shroff, Chairman of Excel Industries Ltd. He is a Science graduate and started his career in 1965 as a young trainee and has grown to spearhead Excel Industries Ltd. Along these years of growth, both Excel Industries Ltd. and Mr. Shroff have emerged stronger, helping the growth of Industrial chemicals, Agro chemicals and Environment related businesses. He was the President of Indian Chemical Manufactures Association (now Indian Chemical Council) during 1996–1998. He has been a leading spokesperson of chemical industry and has represented various issues of the industry to the Government of India. He is connected with various NGOs. He is member of FICCI Environment Committee and FICCI Chemicals Committee. Over and above this he is also holding Directorship in following Public and Private Limited companies:
• Excel Industries Ltd. (Chairman & Managing Director)
• Anshul Specialty Molecules Pvt. Ltd.
• Excel Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Australia.
• Kamaljyot Investment Ltd.
• Centre for Bharatiya Management Development
• Development & Eco-friendly Enterprises
• Federation of Kutch Industries Association
Bimal Mehta - Managing Director
Mr. Bimal V. Mehta is a qualified Chartered Accountant by profession. He has worked on senior level positions in several Indian and multi-national companies. His last appointment was as Managing Director of Nibbana Ltd., Mauritius, a joint venture between TML Industries Ltd., Vadodara and State Investment Corporation of the Govt. of Mauritius. He is presently the Managing Director of the company. He has several achievements, some of which are: Started many plants of Lear Corporation (U.S. Fortune 500 multinational) in India and established firmly the business of Lear in India, managed successfully the first international interiors programme for Mahindra Scorpio SUV and effective consulting in business strategy, financial planning and restructuring and technology initiatives for many small, medium and large organizations.
Avtar Singh - Joint Managing Director
Shri Avtar Singh started his career with Gharda Chemicals Private Limited, Mumbai as Junior Chemist in the year 1980. Thereafter, in the year 1981, he joined Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Limited (PCCPL) and started working in Operations and handled plants in various capacities. Having regard to his technical expertise, knowledge of business processes and products of the Company, introduction of new products and his innovative ideas to increase business of the Company, he was appointed as a Whole Time Director in the year 1996.
He has 41 years of rich experience and expertise in Chemicals, Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Products. He developed several new products in PCCPL and improved raw material efficiency and reduced cost of existing production processes. His profound knowledge in Chemistry and keen interest in Quality Controls has helped PCCPL to sustain its presence in the International Markets by matching their standard of quality and price competitiveness.
Previous Employment:
Whole-time Director (Operations and Business Development) of Punjab Chemicals and Crop Protection Limited till 30th September, 2021.
Dipesh K. Shroff
Mr. Dipesh K. Shroff (son of Chairman Emeritus, Shri Kantisen C. Shroff) holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering, M.E.P. from IIM, Ahmedabad and OPM from Harvard Business School, Boston; he is presently the Managing Director of Agrocel Industries Private Limited.
He is also trustee of Vivekananda Research & Training Institute, Kutch, Founder Director of International Resources for Fairer Trade, Mumbai and Trustee & Adviser of “Shrujan”. Over and above this he is also holding Directorship in following Public and Private Limited companies:
• Excel Industries Ltd.
• Shroffs Engineering Ltd.
• Agrocel Industries Pvt. Ltd.
• Hyderabad Chemical Products Pvt. Ltd.
• Kutch Crop Services Ltd.
• Shrodip Investments Private Limited
• Dipkanti Investments and Financing Private Limited
• Devnidhi Plastics Pvt. Ltd.
• Pritami Investments Pvt. Ltd.
• TML Industries Limited
• Neo Seeds India Pvt. Limited
• ECCL Investments and Finance Limited
•Vibrant Greentech Pvt. Limited
Ravi A. Shroff
Mr. Ravi Ashwin Shroff is having good academic background. He is B.E. (Chemical Engineering) and M.S. (Chemistry). He has already shouldered the responsibility of Anshul Specialty Molecules Limited, Mumbai, India, in the capacity of CEO & Executive Director and is presently Director of the said company. He is also holding directorship in four private limited companies and one Investment Company and is a partner in M/s. Anshul Life Sciences (formerly M/s. Anshul Agencies), Mumbai. Presently he is the Managing Director in Excel Industries Limited. Over and above this he is also holding Directorship in following Public and Private Limited companies.
• Excel Bio Resources Ltd.
• Brihat Investments Pvt. Ltd.
• Harijash Investment Pvt. Ltd.
• Nuevo Telesoft Pvt. Ltd.
• Anshul Specialty Molecules Pvt. Limited
• Transpek Silox Industry Pvt. Ltd.
• Kamaljyot Investments Limited
• Transpek Industry (Europe) Limited
• TML Industries Limited
• Mobitrash Recycle Ventures Pvt. Limited.
• Mircrobiome Research Pvt. Ltd.
• Anshul Innovative Chemistry Pvt. Ltd.
Anandmohan Tiwari
Shri Anand Mohan Tiwari has worked as a member of the Indian Administrative Service for 34 years, out of which for 20 years in social sector namely women’s empowerment, rural development, tribal development, education and Corporate Social Responsibility. He has also worked in Government of India as Executive Director of World Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development funded Swa‐Shakti Project, Secretary to Government of Gujarat in Rural Development Department, Tribal Development Department and Education Department. Also worked as Chief Executive Officer of Gujarat CSR Authority. He was lastly Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Government of Gujarat.
He has worked as Managing Director in Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited, Vadodara and Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals, Limited, Vadodara. These are India Fortune 500 companies.
Vijay Maniar
Shri Vijay Maniar, a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with over 39 years of experience, ran his practice from 1985 to 1999. He then served with S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP until 2021, specializing in statutory audits of large companies. Since January 2022, he has been an advisor and mentor at ASA & Associates’ Mumbai branch and serves as an Independent Director for India Infradebt Limited and FDC Limited. |
Maulik D. Mehta
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and completed the Owner/President Management executive MBA program at Harvard Business School. Since June 2020, he has served as the Executive Director & CEO of Deepak Nitrite Limited. With 16 years of experience. |
Rajeev Pandia
A Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Bombay with a master’s from Stanford University, served as President of the Indian Chemical Council (2000–2002) and led Herdillia Chemicals Limited (later SI Group – India Limited) as Vice Chairman and Managing Director from 1992 to 2008. He is also an independent director for several companies. |
Ramkisan A. Devidayal
Mr. Ramkisan A. Devidayal, with a master’s in commerce and management, has 36 years of experience in agrochemicals, including 20 years in senior management roles. He has been Vice Chairman of Baroda Citizen Council, actively involved with NGOs, and associated with organizations like the Vadodara Chamber of Commerce and Gujarat Pesticides Formulators. He also serves as a director in several companies. |