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KEY PILLARS

  • Mr. Piyush Desai, Chairman Mr. Piyush Desai, Chairman, is a tea maestro, tea tasting and evaluation expert and visionary in the tea industry. He has a rich experience of over 6 decades in tea industry. He is a Patriarch of Wagh Bakri Tea Group and has been instrumental in setting high standards of quality at the Company with his deep knowledge and insights of the industry.

  • Mr. Rasesh Desai, Vice-Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Rasesh Desai is an engineer by education and possesses rich experience of over 5 decades in tea industry. He plays a pivotal role in strategic decisions of the Company. He is a guiding force in domestic and international marketing and plays a key role in the tea blending and packaging process.

  • Mr. Paras Desai, Executive Director Mr. Paras Desai is a Commerce Graduate and has done Diploma in Management Studies from Ohio State University, USA. He possesses over 28 years of extensive experience in Tea industry. He is a dynamic & visionary leader and has a significant experience in the areas of Operations, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance & Accounts, Strategic, Human Resources & General Management. He performs important role in guiding and achieving planned goals of the organization and is a skilled tea taster. He plays a pivotal role in strategic decisions of the Company.
    Mr. Paras Desai also plays a key role & responsibility in the national level Tea Traders Association.

  • Mr. Priyam Parikh, Whole-time Director Mr. Priyam Parikh, Whole-time Director, is a Commerce Graduate and has done MBA from The Institute of Management, Nirma University. He possesses experience of over 12 years in Tea industry.
    He has experience in the areas of Information Technology, Strategic, Tea Tasting, Tea Lounges and General Management and plays a pivotal role in strategic decisions of the Company.

  • Ms. Vidisha Desai, Whole-time Director Ms. Vidisha Desai is a Commerce Graduate and possesses good experience in Finance and General Management. She is a Whole-time Director of the Company and plays a pivotal role in strategic decisions of the Company.

  • Mr. Ashwinkumar Narhariprasad Joshi, Whole-time Director Mr. Ashwinkumar Narhariprasad Joshi, Whole-time Director, is a Commerce and Law Graduate from Gujarat University. He possesses more than 35 years of rich experience in the field of Legal. He is spearheading the legal function of the Company.

  • Ms. Krishna Desai, Non-Executive Director Ms. Krishna Desai has done Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Library Science. She is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board.

  • Ms. Maitri Jhaveri, Non-Executive Director Ms. Maitri Jhaveri is a Commerce Graduate. She is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board.

  • Ms. Malvi Desai, Non-Executive Director Ms. Malvi Desai has done Bachelor of Arts. She is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board.

  • Ms. Devika Desai, Non-Executive Director Ms. Devika Desai has done Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management from Les Roches, Switzerland, which is one of the world’s leading hospitality management institutes. She is contributing to improve customer service and overall hospitality experience at tea lounges. She is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board.

  • Mr. Bhushan Punani, Non-Executive Director Mr. Bhushan Punani is presently working as Executive Secretary at Blind People’s Association, Ahmedabad, the largest NGO in the disability sector in India, which he joined in 1979 after completing his PGD in Business Management from IIM, Ahmedabad. He is B.Sc., LLB and also a PhD from Gujarat University, and possesses extensive experience of over 4 decades in various branches of social work. He has provided his services to renowned educational institutions and social groups in India and abroad towards education & community- based rehabilitation programmes.
    He is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board.

  • Mr. Mayank Shah, Non-Executive Director Mr. Mayank Shah is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and possess rich experience of over 40 years in the areas of Accounts, Finance, Taxation, System Development, Data Analysis and advisory services.
    He is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board.

  • Mr. Rajesh Shah, Non-Executive Director Mr. Rajesh Shah is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is a Commerce Graduate and holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Gujarat University. He also possesses Grad. – CWA degree from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. Mr. Rajesh Shah possesses rich experience of over 40 years in the field of Accounts, Audit, Finance and Taxation. During his professional career, he was the President of Chartered Accountants Association, Ahmedabad during the year 1994-95 and a Member of Direct Taxes Advisory Committee of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi for 2 years. He is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director on the Board.

  • Mr. Ashok Kumar Bhargava, Independent Director Mr. Ashok Kumar Bhargava is a Tea Veteran with over 40 years of experience in the Tea Industry. He has done MA in History. He has also done Senior Executive Program from London Business School. He retired as a Managing Director of Apeejay Group in 2017 and is a hands-in-the soil tea planter with immense expertise in not only agriculture practices but also Marketing and Finance. He has sound knowledge on the technical aspect of the tea business.
    He served as a Chairman of Indian Tea Association and Consultative Committee of Plantation Associations ("CCPA"), the Apex body of Tea Industry of India from 2014 to 2016 and led the Indian Tea Delegation to promote Country’s Tea Produce in International Market. He also served as the Chairman of the Agriculture Committee of Tea Research Association.
    He is a Non-Executive and Independent Director on the Board.

  • Mr. Yogesh shah, Independent Director Mr. Yogesh Shah started his professional career with Deloitte and worked his entire career with Deloitte for more than 40 years. He was a Partner based at Ahmedabad leading Deloitte Tax practice in the State of Gujarat for more than 20 years.He has serviceda number of listed government and non-government companies as well as domestic companies in the private and public sector and MNCs.He has over 40 years’ experience in International, Domestic Tax and Transfer Pricing including structuring cross-border transactions besides handling compliance and regulatory matters. He is practicing as a Chartered Accountant in the field of taxation for advisory, litigation and also in succession planning.He is actively associated in professional activities by contributing columns, articles in professional journals and lectures in seminars. He is also associated with professional bodies and served at various levels.He is recognized as Gem of Profession by Ahmedabad Branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.He is a Non-Executive and Independent Director on the Board.