He is the founder of Aarti group of industries. He started the company from a small unit and took it to the path-breaking enterprise it is today. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree from UDCT. His experience in the areas of projects, operations, process development, and local & international marketing in the Chemical Industry is remarkable. Further, his business acumen and flair for finance have stood the test of time during the growth of Aarti Group. He is one of the main Promoters of the Company. He retired as Chairman on 16th August, 2012, and has, on request of the Board, accepted the post of Chairman Emeritus for his valued guidance and expertise. Shri Chandrakant V. Gogri had been awarded the prestigious “Distinguished Alumnus Award” from UDCT (UICT) in the year 1995 for his excellent performance as an Entrepreneur in the Chemical Industry.
Independent Director
Shri Pradeep Thakur is a Post Graduate in Chemistry from Mumbai University and has a Diploma in Export Management. Besides, he has studied ‘Masters in Administrative Management’ at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Shri Thakur possesses more than 30 years of working experience in various industries. Further, Shri Pradeep Thakur is a director in Anuh Pharma Limited and Indo Amines Limited and Designated Partner of Wiltex Care LLP.
Independent Director
Prof. Vilas Gaikar holds a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) [formerly known as University Department of Chemical Technology]. He is a recipient of numerous awards and has published more than 190 publications in referred International Journals.He does not hold Directorship in any other Company.
Independent Director
Smt. Rupal Vora is a Commerce graduate and Law graduate from Government College, Mumbai University. She is Practicing Advocate having more than 30 years of experience and having specialization in Direct Taxes. Further, Smt Rupal Vora is a director in Sanathan Textiles Limited, Winro Commercial (India) Limited, Saraswati Commercial (India) Limited, Walchandnagar Industries Limited, Four Dimensions Securities (India) Limited, Extramarks Education India Private Limited, Geecee Ventures Limited, Bombay Cycle and Motor Agency Limited and Singularity Holdings Limited.
Independent Director
Smt. Jeenal Savla is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and has 14 plus years of experience in the areas of Internal Audit and Risk Management. Further, Smt. Jeenal Savla is a director in Ganesh Polychem Limited and Partner in S H B A & CO LLP.
Independent Director
Dr. Vinay Nayak, a pharmaceutical professional with a technical background, has worked with organisations such as Cipla, Lupin, Watson, Marksans, Alembic and Emcure pharmaceuticals for the past 32 years. He is specialised in the areas of manufacturing, quality, R&D, compliance and regulatory affairs, both for API and formulation manufacturing. He is not a director in any other company.
Non-executive Director
A chemical engineer from UDCT, Mumbai, Shri Parimal H. Desai has more than 34 years of experience in development and project implementation in the chemical and pharma industry. He holds directorships in Valiant Speciality Chemical Limited, Aarti HPC Limited, Nikhil Holdings Private Limited, Aarti Corporate Services Limited, Mindcruisers Consulting Private Limited, Sulochna and Nandini Welfare Foundation and Valiant Organics Limited. Furthermore, he is a Partner in Aarti Udyog LLP, Abhilasha Ventures LLP and a Designated Partner in Pashmina Enterprises LLP.
Non-executive Director
Shri Rajendra V. Gogri has been associated with the company since its inception. A rank holder from UDCT, Mumbai, he possesses a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the USA. Along with Shri Chandrakant V. Gogri, he has played a pivotal role in AIL acquiring its present stature. In addition to technical acumen, he possesses a keen understanding of the financial and commercial aspects of the chemical industry. Further, he holds directorships in Aarti Industries Limited, Safechem Enterprises Private Limited, Aarti Polychem Private Limited, Alchemie Finserv Private Limited, Crystal Millennium Realtors Private Limited, Kutchi Angel Network Private Limited, Gala Precision Engineering Private Limited, Gloire Trusteeship Services Private Limited, Relacion Trusteeship Services Private Limited, Prince Pipes and Fittings Limited, Aarti Pharmalabs Limited and Gala Precision Engineering. He is the Managing Director of Aarti Industries Limited. Furthermore, he is a Partner in Lakshmi Bamboo Works LLP, Aarti Life Science LLP, Aarti Udyog LLP, Aakansha Pharmachem LLP, Gogri Enterprises LLP and a Designate Partner in Conventry Properties LLP, Aar Em Ventures LLP, Dhaval Realtors (India) LLP, Genesis Unichem LLP, Gogri Enterprises Limited Liability Partnership, Dhanvallabh Ventures LLP, Pooja Unichem LLP and Abhilasha Ventures LLP.
Managing Director
Shri Narendra Salvi is vastly experienced in the chemicals and pharma industry with an experience spanning over three decades. He is presently helming the quality system and projects and operations of the company. Further, he holds directorships in Aarti Drugs Limited and Aarti Pharmachem Limited. He is the Managing Director of Aarti Pharmalabs Limited.
Vice Chairperson & Managing Director
A graduate in electronics engineering from Mumbai University, Smt. Hetal Gogri Gala is a Vice Chairperson & managing director of the company since 2022. Apart from an engineering degree, she has completed MEP from IIM-Ahmedabad and possesses a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management. She has rich experience in the purchase function and currently manages various strategic business units. Further, she holds directorships in Alchemie DyeChem Private Limited, Alchemie Multichem Private Limited, Anushakti Enterprise Private Limited, Gogri Finserv Private Limited, Alabhya Trusteeship Private Limited, Saswat Trusteeship Private Limited, Aarti Nature Care Private Limited, Vahal Welfare Foundation and Aarti Industries Limited. She is the Managing Director of Aarti Pharmalabs Limited. Furthermore, she is a Partner in Malhar Ventures LLP, Aarti Udyog Limited Liability Partnership, Abhilasha Ventures LLP, Aakansha Pharmachem LLP and a Designated Partner in Florry Commercials LLP, Rose Peach Commercials LLP, Gogri Ventures LLP, RCG Ventures LLP, Aakansha Unichem LLP, Highscale Ventures LLP, Dhaval Realtors (India) LLP, Gogri Enterprises Limited Liability Partnership, Genesis Unichem LLP, Dhanvallabh Ventures LLP.
Chairman
Shri Rashesh Gogri was appointed as the Chairman of the company in 2022. A production engineer from Mumbai University, he has played a key role in the growth of various strategic business units in the chemical, pharma, and personal care segments. Further, Shri Gogri holds directorships in Aarti Drugs Limited, Aarti Industries Limited, Aarti Polychem Private Limited, Aashay Finance and Investments Private Limited, Alabhya Trusteeship Private Limited, Alchemie Dye Chem Private Limited, Alchemie Financial Service Limited, Alchemie Multichem Private Limited, Anushakti Enterprise Private Limited, Crystal Millennium Realtors Private Limited, Gogri Finserv Private Limited, Saswat Trusteeship Private Limited, Spark Pharmachem Private Limited and Vahal Welfare Foundation. He is also the Managing Director of Aarti Drugs Limited and Aarti Industries Limited. Furthermore, he is a Partner in Aarti Udyog LLP, Aarti Life Science LLP, Mahavir Millennium LLP, Gogri Enterprises Limited Liability Partnership, Harshit Ventures Limited Liability Partnership and a Designated Partner in RCG Ventures LLP, Gogri Ventures LLP, Dhanvallabh Enterprises LLP, Aakansha Unichem LLP, Dhaval Realtors (India) LLP, Gogri Enterprises LLP, Genesis Unichem LLP, Aakansha Pharmachem LLP, Dhanvallabh Ventures LLP, Malhar Ventures LLP, Abhilasha Ventures LLP.
Independent Director
Shri Bhavesh Vora is a practising Chartered Accountant, with more than 24 years of experience in the field of stock brokers’ audits, compliances, derivatives, futures and options, accounting standards and internal management audit. Further, Shri Bhavesh Vora is a director in Basilstone Consulting Private Limited and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited.
Non-executive Director
Smt. Nehal Garewal is Commerce Graduate from Mumbai University and holds Diploma in Financial Management from NMIMS, Mumbai. She is an accomplished Director with over 30 years of work experience. Further, Smt. Nehal Garewal is a director in Force Tech Security (India) Private Limited and Dedhia Investments Private Limited.
Independent Director
Shri Bhavesh Vora is a practising Chartered Accountant, with more than 24 years of experience in the field of stock brokers’ audits, compliances, derivatives, futures and options, accounting standards and internal management audit. Further, Shri Bhavesh Vora is a director in Basilstone Consulting Private Limited and Edelweiss Trusteeship Company Limited.