Independent Directors

Neela Manjunath, aged 64 years, is a Non-Executive Independent Director of our Company. She holds Master of arts in Political Science from Bangalore University, Karnataka. She is a retired IAS officer with an extensive career spanning 31 years in public administration, having served as a Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officer from the 1990 batch and later as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 2003 batch (Karnataka Cadre). She retired as the Managing Director of Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation. With over 11 years of experience in business management, her strategic insights, governance expertise, and industry knowledge significantly contribute to the Company’s growth and operational success. She has been appointed as an Independent Director effective May 05, 2025 for a tenure of five years. Her leadership and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to our Company.

Venugopal Venkata Reddy, aged 68 years, is an Independent Director of our Company. He was appointed to the Board on May 05, 2025 for a term of five (5) years from the date of his original appointment. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Bangalore University, which he completed in the year 1979. He brings with him over 12 years of rich experience as an engineer. His technical expertise and practical insight into engineering operations, positions him to contribute meaningfully to the Company’s strategic decisions and governance.

Raghu Nambiar, aged 61 years, is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a Ph.D. in Science from the University of Durham, U.K., and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Appointed as an Independent Director on May 05, 2025 for a tenure of five years, Dr. Nambiar brings over 30 years of extensive industry experience spanning large business enterprises, mid-sized companies, and global corporations. His expertise extends across product manufacturing and healthcare industries, complemented by entrepreneurial acumen. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Associate Vice President of Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited until 2015. Since October 2015, he has been serving as a Director of Stradus India Services Private Limited. His vast industry knowledge, strategic insights, and dedication to excellence make him a valuable asset to our Company, strengthening our operational success.