VEDANT BIRLA
Chairman
Mr. Vedant Birla is the Chairperson of the Company Since May 18, 2016 having completed his graduation in Bachelors in Accounts and Finance (B.A.F) from HR College, Mumbai. Further he acquired Master’s degree from Regents Business School, London. He is well acquainted with all manufacturing techniques like Six Sigma, LEAN etc.
He has worked earlier at Hindustan Unilever, Philip Capital (UK), Heron International (UK) etc., thus giving him diverse range and exposure of fields such as Real Estate, Financial Services, FMCG and Advertising. He has also been on the board of Birla Brothers Private Limited, Shrinika Infra Limited which controls various Engineering Institutes across India. He is also a part of Combined Birla Family Investment Vehicle & NBFC since 2018. He is also serving as a Trustee of Shri Krishna Arpan Trust.
RAVINDER PREM
Managing Director (Additional Director)
Mr. Ravinder Chander Prem is a seasoned industry leader with over 36 years of expertise in domestic & international sales & operational management in precision engineering and manufacturing. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held key leadership roles, including Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer at Forbes & Company Limited, where he played a pivotal role in driving business growth, operational excellence, and technological innovation. He is past president of ICTMA( Indian Cutting tools Manufacture’s association ) for past three years.
Currently serving as the Managing Director of Birla Precision Technologies Limited, Mr. Prem is dedicated to strengthening the company's market presence, optimizing production efficiency, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. His leadership vision is centred on establishing BPTL as a benchmark in quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, ensuring long-term success for all stakeholders.
He holds an MBA in Finance and a Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lukhdhirji Engineering College.
With a people-centric leadership approach, Mr. Prem is committed to empowering teams, embracing cutting-edge technologies, and positioning BPTL as an industry leader in precision manufacturing.
SANTHOSH KUMAR
Executive Director
Mr. Santhosh Kumar is Executive Director of the Company Since February 05, 2020 he is a Graduate having vast experience of more than 20 years wherein he has handled work pertaining to different sectors and has currently been appointed as the Factory Occupier of the Company.
He is Director on the board of two other subsidiaries of Birla Precision Technologies Limited, which is Birla Accucast Private Limited and Birla Engineering Private Limited.
SANJAY KOTHARI
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
Mr. Sanjay Kothari is Non-Executive - Non Independent Director of the Company Since February 10, 2022 holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Calcutta. He is a member of the ICAI and ICSI. He has been awarded a certificate of merit from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India.
He is a Practicing Chartered Accountant specializing in corporate communications, loan syndications, equity placements and financial restructuring exercises.
He has previously been associated with IMP Power Limited, Akar Tools Limited, and Hindustan Wires Limited. He is currently a director of Clean Science And Technology Limited, Ram BSE E‐Agricultural Markets Limited and Ramkrishna Forgings Limited among others.
RAJI VISHWANATHAN
Non-Executive Women Independent Director
Ms. Raji Vishwanathan is Non-Executive - Independent Director of the Company Since August 08, 2022 She holds a BSc degree in Microbiology, Diploma in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Constitutional Law and International Law.
She has 37 years of corporate experience of working with esteemed organisation such as Larsen & Toubro (“L&T”), Britannia Industries Limited and Batliboi Environmental Engineering Limited.
She has played a pivotal role in framing the policy for “Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Employees at Workplace”.
She is currently the designated Group General Counsel at Centrum Group of companies with a portfolio of the legal, secretarial and compliance functions and she is actively involved in policy drafting, framing robust corporate governance processes and its implementation and monitoring.
Recruitment, team building, training and development of her team members is an important part of her portfolio.
TULSI JAYAKUMAR
Non-Executive Independent Director
Dr. Tulsi Jayakumar is Non-Executive - Independent Director of the Company Since August 08, 2022 She is Professor of Economics and Executive Director, Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship at Bhavans S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai. Dr. Jayakumar has a rich academic experience of 32 years. She has also been certified by the Family Firm Institute, Boston with the Certificate for Family Business Advising (CFBA) and Certificate for Family Wealth Advising (CFWA).
Dr. Jayakumar is a member of several Indian industrial bodies and associations, including FICCI, CII and IMC.
VIKAS THAPA
Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Vikas Thapa is Non-Executive - Independent Director of the Company Since August 08,2022 he has done MBA – HR from Indore University and also pursued Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Relations from Indore School of Social Work (ISSW).
He has around 35 years of experience in the field of strategic HR & Leadership Development. He was a part of few esteemed organizations in his illustrated career i.e. Tata Group, Cummins India Group and Minda Corporation. In Cummins he was the HR Leader for the Group in India and also part of Cummins Global HR Leadership Team. His most recent assignment was as the Group Chief Human Resources Officer (GCHRO) of Minda Corporation and was part of the Business Executive Committee.
During the course of his career, he has gained vast experience in HR Transformation, Leadership Development, Mentoring, people strategy, organizational design, hiring, designing HR processes, implementing Team based Work System, Labour Strategy, Diversity, Cultural transformation etc. Prior to his career in the corporate, he was Commissioned officer in India Army (Captain) till 1991 for a period of 6 years.
PARAMASIVAN ANGALA SRINIVASAN
Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr. Angala Srinivasan is Non-Executive - Independent Director of the Company Since May 26,2023 he has done his Graduation in Mechanical Engineering from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore and has also done Post Graduation Diploma in Human Resources from Annamalai University he holds 30 years of rich multi-geographical experience in Strategic & Operational roles.
He has done various International Leadership and Management Trainings.
He has played pivotal work experience in acquisition & integration of Miranda Tools, establishing the Sandvik Business Model, in Ensuring effective functioning of Quality (ISO 9001), Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001) and SA 8000 (Social Accountability), in an Administration of internal & external audits of Various System.
KALEGINANAOOR CHANDRASHEKHAR SHARMA
Non-Executive Independent Director
Mr K Chandrashekhar Sharma is a Non- Executive- Independent Director of the company since May 26, 2023. He has completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Surat & has also done MBA from IGNOU & also a part of executive management program at IIM Ahmedabad. He is currently Technical advisor and Business consultant to manufacturing organizations. Also, mentor to senior executives and CXOs.
Earlier he worked as Vice President/Director, Kennametal India ltd (subsidiary of Kennametal Inc USA), a listed company in India; was the Business Head for its Machine tool business and also the Cutting Tool Business for 12 years.
Additionally, he is currently engaged as Non-Executive Independent Director in 4 other organizations and also advises/mentors two more manufacturing organization.
