Board of Directors

Mr S Narayanan holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences. He has 26 years of hands-on experience in various agri-business ventures in India and abroad, particularly in the Middle East, Holland and South East Asia.

Ms. Devaki holds a Masters of Arts in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh. Till recently, served as a Senior Analyst at an Independent Investment Management Firm in London providing investment advisory services. Currently serving on the Board of AM International Holdings Private Limited, Penn Globe Limited and Notedome Limited.

As part of joining the group, aims to drive strategic growth plans across Singapore, India and the UK to accelerate its future-readiness. Will work alongside the professional leadership team to grow the global footprint of various group businesses. She is committed towards the organisation’s goal of attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining the best talent. She also hopes to guide operative companies to become world-class entities imbibing the values of resilience and prudence.

Mr Manish Nagpal is a qualified Chartered Accountant. In addition to attending the Executive Program of the Asian Institute of Management, Manila, he also has the Advanced Derivatives Certification from the London School of Economics, UK. He has over 25 years of experience working with various Manufacturing, Trading and Distribution companies in the areas of International business, Structured trade finance, Risk management and Corporate Finance across the world.”

Mr. T K Arun (DIN: 02163427), holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Loyola College, University of Madras and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi. He retired on 31st October 2017, as the Senior General Manager and Secretary of TIDCO, wholly owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu after illustrious service of over 3 decades.

During his tenure with TIDCO he had served as Nominee Director of many companies assisted by TIDCO such as Titan Company Limited (TCL), Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC), Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited (TPL), Ascendas IT Park Chennai Limited (Ascendas), Tanflora Infrastructure Park, Limited (Tanflora), TIDEL Park Limited (TIDEL), Titan Time Products Ltd. (TTPL), TRIL Info Park Limited (TRIL), Tamil Nadu Road Development Company Limited (TNRDCL) and Manali Petrochemicals Limited etc.  He was Member of Audit Committees and various other committees of such companies.

Mr. Arun has 35 years of experience in investment promotion and project development. He has worked in multiple state and central government organizations in sectors including, equity investments, investment promotion, ports, water supply and infrastructure. He has wide experience in commercial negotiations, contracting and contract management, structuring of PPP infrastructure projects in Ports, Roads and IT sectors, procurement of developers for PPP projects, Management of PPP contracts, management of project contracts including financing, concession documents, arbitration and conciliation proceedings and asset re-structuring.  Having served on the Boards and committees of several companies for over ten years, he has a good exposure to Corporate Governance.

Post his retirement he is advising established corporates on legal, administrative and governance processes.

Mr. Batchu Sai Purshotham is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Senior Partner of M/s B. Purushotham & Co., Chartered Accounts, Chennai, with a vast experience of 37 years. His experience encompasses Auditing & Assurance and Business / Management advisory services to diverse mix of corporate clients including Banking and Public sector enterprises. He is also active in the areas of tax representation before Income Tax Appellate Authorities. Presently, he is a director in the Regional Board of Asia and Europe in Integra International, a networking firm of accountants from across the world with 124 members.

Mr. Senthil Nayagam holds a Chemical Engineering Degree from Annamalai University and Master of Science in Engineering Management from BITS – Pilani. He joined Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC) in 1992 and after completion of Training period worked in various departments including Operation, Process Engineering, and Production etc. in various capacities starting from Plant Operation Engineer to General Manager – Works. During his tenure, he was involved in the Commissioning of Phosphoric Acid Complex in Jordan which was a Joint Venture between SPIC and Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC). He has wide experience in project execution and involved in Natural Gas Conversion Process of SPIC’s Ammonia Plant and Process Technology Conversion of Greenstar Fertilizer’s Phosphoric Acid Plant. With close to 30 years of Plant Experience and a present position as General Manager at SPIC, he is in charge of the Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Safety & Environmental aspects of SPIC. Also contributes as a Member of Environmental Advisory Committee in the Fertilizer Association of India.