Our Board of Directors consists of industry veterans and scholars who have been pivotal in guiding DISA India Limited to its current success and in shaping its future objectives.
Our Board of Directors
Deepa Agar Hingorani
Chairperson & Non-Executive Director
- Indian
- Educational Background:
Executive MBA, Masters in Finance
- Experience:
Ms. Deepa Agar Hingorani has three decades of private equity and debt investment experience with presence on the ground in Asia, leading several greenfield and growth stage investments across the lifecycle from sourcing to exit. Investment experience across multiple sectors, including Climate (renewable energy, energy efficiency, circularity, water), Agri business and infrastructure, Financial Services, Manufacturing and Healthcare. She also has Geographical experience in South and South-East Asia and is an experienced board member as a nominee director for several investee companies and as independent director.
Previously she was Asia Head for IFU, Danish sovereign investment fund and currently she is working as a Partner for Novo Holdings, a Danish asset investment and management company, heading their Planetary Health vertical for Asia.
- Driven by:
Lead investment lifecycle including deal sourcing, investment analysis, structuring, negotiation, investment management; Investing for green and sustainable planet.
- Her directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates are as follows:
- Aster Biopharma Ltd. Cayman Islands
- Sylvan International Biotechnology Co. Ltd., China
Anders Wilhjelm
Non-Executive Director
- Danish
- Educational Background:
Master of Science Forestry Management (University of Copenhagen);
MBA (MIT Sloan School of Management)
- Experience:
CEO GEA Process Engineering, CEO Solar, Executive Vice President Danisco
- Driven by:
Focus on business and technology leadership, with a strong emphasis on developing global and diverse teams. Committed to continuously improving our operations and services to better serve both the business and our customers. Fostering innovation, inclusivity, and efficiency within the organization.
- His directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates are as follows:
- BioMar A/S
- Norican Global A/S
- DataProphet
Ulla Hartvig Plathe Tønnesen
Non-Executive Director
- Danish
- Educational Background:
Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Business administration (Copenhagen Business School), Executive Management Program (INSEAD)
- Experience:
Board Member Multi-Wing Group, Advisory Board Member MAAG Gear, Altikon, Danish engineering and Marine Power
- Driven by:
Working in a global environment, fostering innovation, embracing change, and driving business development.
- Her directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates are as follows:
- Multi-Wing
- MAAG Gear AG
Lokesh Saxena
Executive Director
- Indian
- Educational Background: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from MITS, Gwalior and Master of Business Administration in Marketing.
- Experience:
With leadership roles at SKF India and Bosch India, he has driven business growth, market expansion, and operational excellence across diverse sectors.
- Driven by:
Passion for creating meaningful impact through visionary leadership and fostering innovation. Motivated by empowering teams, building resilient organizations, and delivering value to customers and stakeholders. Focus on continuous improvement to enhance operations and services, ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs and business objectives. Inspired by mentoring young minds and bridging industry with academia, shaping the future of leadership and innovation. - His directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates are as follows:
- Bhadra Castalloy Private Limited
- DISA Technologies Private Limited
Malvieka Joshi
Non-Executive Independent Director
- Indian
- Educational Background:
FCS from ICSI
ACC from ICF
Certification from Cornell
BA Hons from St Xaviers
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Experience:
Over 30 years of experience being a Company Secretary & CHRO of MNC companies dealing with employee relations, employee recruitment and retention, Coaching and employee development, learning & development, conflict resolution, Policies development and legal compliances.
- Driven by:
Driving innovation, making Great Places to Work where Employees build careers and grow with the Organization.
- Her directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates:
Nil
Ranjan Sen
Non-Executive Independent Director
- Indian
- Educational Background:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University
Post Graduate Certificate in General Management from Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata
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Experience:
Over 40 years of experience across a wide spectrum – both in large Indian conglomerates like Tata, focused segment leaders Lucas India and NRB Bearings and with leading multinationals like Sandvik Asia, Timken and Trelleborg. - Driven by:
Lead and Drive Business Strategy for a profitable and sustained growth, Team Development, Compliance, Diversity, Sustainability, Risk evaluation and management,
- His directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates:
Nil
Vidya Viswanathan
Non-Executive Independent Director
- Indian
- Educational Background:
ACA from ICAI
IFRS from ICAEW
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Experience:
Finance Professional with a passion for Corporate Governance and Sustainability also have international experience from the Scandinavia, US and Japan. Specific Finance and Corporate Shared Services experience in India, China and Eastern Europe.
- Driven by:
Focus on leadership, communication, technology, outsourcing and financial decision making to create long-term growth.
- Her directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates are as follows:
- Xellia Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Bhagya Chandra Rao
Non-Executive Independent Director
- Indian
- Educational Background:
B.E. from Mechanical Engineering from Mysore University
- Experience:
Four decades of work experience with several industries in large organizations like ABB, IFB Industries, Anand group, WIDIA, Sandvik Asia Ltd. etc. in various positions of business and functional leadership. He was the Managing Director of Kennametal India Limited (2012-20), Chairman, Widia India Tooling Private Limited (2018- 20), President, Sandvik Asia Ltd, SMC Supply Chain and Rock Tools (2004-2012).
- Driven by:
Achieve turn around growth strategy & long-term profitability; expert in creating an effective sales & marketing model on market expansion leveraging fully the potential of the products & value offerings.
- His directorship and other full-time positions in bodies corporates are as follows:
- Wendt India Limited
- Shetron Limited
- Suprajit Engineering Limited
- Suprajit USA Inc