KAL Board of Directors
Mr. Ramesh Vangal
Chairman
Mr. Ramesh Vangal assumed charge as Director of the Company with effect from 24th January 2006. He is an experienced...
Mr. Ramesh Vangal
Chairman
Mr. Ramesh Vangal assumed charge as Director of the Company with effect from 24th January 2006. He is an experienced and successful Professional with demonstrated leadership in promoting and growing the Business. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Scandent Group and Katra Group. He was Chairman of Seagram Asia Pacific and President, Asia Pacific for PepsiCO Foods, and a Member of PepsiCo’s Worldwide Executive Council. He also served the Board of Infosys Technologies Limited.
Dr. K. Anil Kumar
Executive Director
Dr. K. Anil Kumar, an eminent Ayurvedic Practitioner from Kerala, is the Executive Director of Kerala Ayurveda Limited. He is...
Dr. K. Anil Kumar
Executive Director
Dr. K. Anil Kumar, an eminent Ayurvedic Practitioner from Kerala, is the Executive Director of Kerala Ayurveda Limited. He is on the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) – the Apex Body of the Government of India for the Indian System of Medicine, as an Elected Member. He has been the President of the Ayurvedic Medical Association of India and is a Former Joint Secretary of the Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturers’ Association of India. He is currently an Executive Member of the Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organization of India.
Mr. Anand Subramanian
Director
Mr. Anand Subramanian is professionally qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He has worked with Arthur Andersen and involved in Taxation...
Mr. Anand Subramanian
Director
Mr. Anand Subramanian is professionally qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He has worked with Arthur Andersen and involved in Taxation and Corporate Advisory services. Subsequently he joined Infosys td and later to RSM & Co, Chartered Accountants. He is involved in financial planning and strategic initiatives of the Company.
Mr. Samir Dhawan
Independent Director
Mr. Samir Dhawan is a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience in diverse industries, including high-tech equipment manufacturing...
Mr. Samir Dhawan
Independent Director
Mr. Samir Dhawan is a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience in diverse industries, including high-tech equipment manufacturing for the oil and gas sector, nutraceuticals, and defense products. As a key figure in the "Sara Group of Industries," he has played a pivotal role in steering the organization towards innovation, quality control, and international expansion. He currently holds leadership positions in multiple companies, including Sara SAE Pvt. Ltd., Plant Herbs Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd., and Star Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., where he oversees strategic initiatives, technical operations, and business growth
Mr. Kshiti Ranjan Das
Independent Director
Mr. Kshiti Ranjan Das has had an illustrious 35-year career at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), serving in various...
Mr. Kshiti Ranjan Das
Independent Director
Mr. Kshiti Ranjan Das has had an illustrious 35-year career at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), serving in various capacities and contributing to several key projects. His tenure included significant leadership roles, such as heading the RBI regional offices for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and overseeing central banking functions during the crucial period of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana's separation. He was instrumental in handling the critical debt waiver issue in both states and led innovative initiatives, including the implementation of tax receipt processes on the Core Banking Solution platform for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, as well as the e-receipt portal for Karnataka's Commercial Tax Department.
Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath
Director
Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath is an internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic scholar, author, researcher, and educator with over 25 years of clinical expertise...
Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath
Director
Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath is an internationally acclaimed Ayurvedic scholar, author, researcher, and educator with over 25 years of clinical expertise in both India and the U.S. His profound contributions to Ayurveda have made him a guiding force in the field, blending ancient wisdom with modern scientific advancements. As the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda USA and a Board Member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), Dr. Kodikannath has been instrumental in expanding the reach of Ayurveda in the West. Under his leadership, Kerala Ayurveda USA was recognized as the “Top Alternative Medicine Company 2023” by Pharma Tech Outlook, a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence. His groundbreaking research on an herbal composition for managing metabolic syndrome disorders—including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and lipid profile management—earned a U.S. patent, further reinforcing Ayurveda’s potential in integrative medicine. Additionally, he is the author of the award-winning book, The Parent's Complete Guide to Ayurveda: Principles, Practices, and Recipes for Happy, Healthy Kids (2022), which provides a holistic approach to nurturing children's health through Ayurvedic principles. Affectionately known as "Dr. J" by his students, he is not only a compassionate healer but also a dedicated educator, deeply committed to propagating the consciousness-based practice of Ayurveda worldwide. His vision is to bridge the ancient science of Ayurveda with contemporary healthcare, ensuring its legacy thrives for generations to come.
Mrs. Shilpa Kiran Gududur
Independent Director
Shilpa Kiran G has over 23 years of experience. She is a Practicing Company Secretary, Registered Valuer – SFA, Insolvency...
Mrs. Shilpa Kiran Gududur
Independent Director
Shilpa Kiran G has over 23 years of experience. She is a Practicing Company Secretary, Registered Valuer – SFA, Insolvency Professional, Certified Peer Reviewer of Company Secretaries. She has done her Bachelor’s degree from University of Mumbai, Bachelors of Law from Bangalore University and Masters in Business Law from the prestigious National Law School, Bangalore. She is the Founder Member and Immediate Past President of Bangalore Valuers Association. She is a regular speaker at webinars and conferences at IIV RVO & ICWA RVO, visiting faculty at GIBS MBA Institute, Manipal Global Academy (budding bankers) and Bankers Staff Training College, Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Valuation, Insolvency and Company law matters. She has written various articles. She mentors student Company Secretaries and Valuation Professionals and student entrepreneurs.
Mr. Rajesh Sharma
Independent Director
Rajesh Sharma is a well-known resident of Jammu with deep roots in the society. He has actively contributed for the...
Mr. Rajesh Sharma
Independent Director
Rajesh Sharma is a well-known resident of Jammu with deep roots in the society. He has actively contributed for the well-being of his people and is associated with various charitable causes. He has been active at the industry level and has espoused the cause of the development of Jammu and Kashmir on various platforms. He is currently serving as Co-Chairman of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), J&K, and is also a past Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), J&K. He is actively setting up industrial plants in Jammu and has been associated with various multinational Companies like PepsiCo, Wrigley, Parle, Punjab MilkFed, Samsonite, etc. He has been a Logistic Service Provider for over 30 years and is doing sales and marketing of juices and packaged drinking water under his own brands. His operations are spread over J&K, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Chandigarh
Mr.Utkarsh Singh
Non-Executive Director
Utkarsh Singh is the Founder and Partner at S&K Partners, where he brings extensive expertise in general corporate law, mergers...
Mr.Utkarsh Singh
Non-Executive Director
Utkarsh Singh is the Founder and Partner at S&K Partners, where he brings extensive expertise in general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, commercial transactions, regulatory advisory, and private client estate planning and succession. He specializes in advising clients on establishing and structuring businesses in India and the Middle East, offering strategic counsel to listed companies, financial institutions, and multinational corporations on complex legal and regulatory matters. With over nine years of experience, Utkarsh has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile transactions and advisory mandates, particularly in the public markets and cross-border investments. His clientele includes international funds, institutional investors, and global enterprises, whom he assists in navigating intricate legal frameworks and compliance landscapes. Prior to founding S&K Partners, Utkarsh honed his expertise at Trilegal, one of India’s premier law firms, and subsequently at a leading law firm in the United Arab Emirates, gaining valuable international exposure in corporate and commercial law. He holds a B.L.S. LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai, and is a member of the Bar Council of Delhi.
Saif Khan
Independent Director
Mr. Saif Khan is a seasoned banking professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. As...
Saif Khan
Independent Director
Mr. Saif Khan is a seasoned banking professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. As of August 2024, he co-founded a stealth-mode startup based in New Delhi, India. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) at PayNearby, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company's growth initiatives through its Distribution-as-a-Service (DaaS) model. Before his tenure at PayNearby, Mr. Khan held several leadership positions at YES BANK, including Group President & Business Head of Private Banking, where he was responsible for conceptualizing and implementing the business design of YES Private Wealth. He also served as Senior President & Zonal Business Head for North & East India, overseeing a significant portfolio and a large team of relationship managers. Earlier in his career, Mr. Khan worked with IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, and Citibank, holding various roles in branch banking, distribution, and business banking.