“ Asahi has been ranked by the No 1 business publication in the world, Forbes Asia in the list of its top 200 emerging small and midsize companies, in the year 2012. “
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Chairperson and Managing Director: Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna
She is the Founder, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Company. She is a Law Graduate and holds Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Sanskrit & Masters’ degree in English Literature. She was the First Elected Lady as a President of Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industry in 65 years . In past she has been Director in Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. , Gujarat State Handloom House Corporation and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). She is also, the director of AksharChem (India) Ltd. & Skyjet Aviation Pvt. Ltd. -
Joint Managing Director & CEO Mr. Gokul M. Jaykrishna
aged 49 years has over, 26 years experience, in the chemical and pigments industries. He is a promoter of our company. He was working in Krieger Associates, New Jersey, USA one of the most influential currency and options trader in USA. He has done his specialization in Finance from Lehigh University USA, . Since, 1996 he is incharge of operation of the company including finance, production, marketing and strategic development of the company. He is also on board of AksharChem (India) Ltd. & Skyjet Aviation Pvt. Ltd. -
Director Mr. Munjal M. Jaykrishna
Currently, he is joint managing director of AksharChem (India) Ltd. & Skyjet Aviation Pvt. Ltd . He is a Major in Finance and Marketing from Lehigh University, Bethlehem (USA). He has an experience of working with Bank of California (San Francisco) as Financial Analyst and Paragon Knits, Bethlehem, (USA) as a Consultant. -
Director Mr. Samveg Lalbhai
Mr Samveg Lalbhai holds a graduate degree in Commerce from Gujarat University. He is the Managing Director of Atul Limited. Mr Lalbhai is actively associated with Ahmedabad Textile Mills Association, Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Indian Cotton Mills Federation. Mr Lalbhai is also associated with some of the social institutions established by the Lalbhai Group. He is also on the Board of The Anup Engineering Ltd, Bengal Tea and Fabrics Ltd Arvind Products Limited. -
Director Mr. Sudhin Choksey
Mr. Sudhin Choksey was the former Managing Director of GRUH Finance Ltd. which was merged with Bandhan Bank. As a part of the scheme of merger, Mr. Sudhin Choksey joined Bandhan Bank as Executive Director (Designate) in October 2019 and retired on February 16, 2021. Mr. Choksey was an experienced CEO at GRUH Finance with a demonstrated history of working in the mortgage finance business and skilled in lending business. During the span of 26 years of working with GRUH Finance, he has held various positions including that of General Manager, Executive Director, Chief Executive Director and Managing Director. At Bandhan Bank, he was the vertical head of the housing finance business. Mr. Sudhin Choksey has overall 44 years of professional experience; both in India and Overseas. Mr. Sudhin Choksey is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has done B.Com (Hons) from The Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Bombay University. At present, Mr. Sudhin Choksey is an Independent Director on the board of CSB Bank Limited, Fairchem Organics Limited, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited, The Sandesh Limited, Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holdings Limited, ArMee Infotech Limited. He is Nominee Director on the Board of Kuhoo Finance Private Limited, India Shelter Finance Corporation Limited, Kuhoo Technology Services Private Limited. In 2014, Mr. Sudhin Choksey was appointed as a member of the National Taskforce on Rural Housing and Habitat set up by Ministry of Rural Development (India) for rural housing finance. Mr. Sudhin Choksey is a recipient of BUSINESS LEADER – FINANCIAL SERVICES Award for 2015 from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi. -
Director Mr. Anil Jain
Mr. Anil Jain is a distinguished veteran in the chemical industry, with an impressive track record of over three decades in manufacturing and exporting specialty fine chemicals. As the founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Ascent Finechem, he has played a pivotal role in establishing the Company as a leading manufacturer and exporter of Anisic Aldehyde and its derivatives. Mr. Jain holds an M. S. in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University, showcasing his strong academic background in the field. He has further honed his business skills through prestigious management programs, including the Management Education Program (MEP) from the renowned Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), and the Seed Transformation Program (STP) from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He serves as the Honorary Secretary of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), where he actively engages in promoting business growth and development. He holds the position of Vice President in the Gujarat Dyestuff Manufacturing Association (GDMA), demonstrating his commitment to the advancement of the industry. He is also on the Board of Hester Biosciences Limited. -
Director Mrs. Shivani Revat Lakhia
She is an Advocate having vast knowledge in various laws and in particular Conveyance, Land & Revenue. She is having more than 12 years experience in legal matters. -
Executive Director Mr. Arjun G. Jaykrishna
A Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a Minor in Sustainable Energy, from the prestigious Northwestern University, USA. He has a high school degree in the International Baccalaureate Board from the renowned UWCSEA, Singapore. Prior to joining the Company, he has worked with Deloitte gaining exposure to the Indian business environment and knowledge of the brown field acquisition process. He also worked at DIC (Dainippon Ink and Chemicals) of Japan to better understand operations and management in the chemical industry. He is now actively in charge of Pigment marketing and plant operations at Asahi. -
Executive Director Mr. Mitesh Patel
With over 18 years of experience in the chemical industry, he has been a valuable asset to the company since 2006. His expertise lies in commercial operations, new project development, and strategic execution. He has held the position of Senior Vice President of Techno Commercial and Strategy Execution, where he has played a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and success.