Anuj Bhagwaticompleted his B.S. (Engineering Physics) with distinction (1991) and M.S. (Applied Physics) (1994) – both from Cornell University, USA. Mr Bhagwati, who now heads the A.T.E. Group, joined the Group in 1994. He has been actively involved in a wide range of activities in the group: he introduced IT to the group, managed several companies, put together joint ventures, and has been a part of divestments, turnarounds, start-ups and scale-ups. In the process he has transformed A.T.E. into a modern and technology-oriented group. Under the leadership of Mr Bhagwati, the group has diversified into IoT solutions and safety, health and sustainable technology. The group’s foray into sustainable technology reflects Mr Bhagwati’s personal commitment to the environment. Mr Bhagwati has been involved over the last two decades with the Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (TMMA), India, and was the Chairman for the years 2009-2011. He is deeply involved with various non-profit bodies as well, such as the Urban Design Research Institute (Trustee), the Kala Ghoda Association (Executive Committee Member), Praja Foundation (Trustee), K J Somaiya Trust (Trustee) and the A.T.E. Chandra Foundation (Director). From 2012-2018, he was a member of the Advisory Council of the College of Architecture Art and Planning of Cornell University, USA.
Dr Vivek K Soni is a seasoned board director, investor, and technologist with experience spanning start-ups, global corporations, and investment platforms. He brings deep expertise in strategy, governance, technology, and capital markets, with a strong focus on clean technologies. He has extensive experience in cleantech venture capital through his work with Prithvi Ventures (US) and Nomura International’s New Energy and Clean Technology Fund. He also led angel investing initiatives as Managing Director of TiE Boston Angels and currently chairs the Advisory Board of Reading Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts’ largest municipal electric utility. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at the Aditya Birla Group in India and Polaroid Corporation in the US, after beginning his career at Shell Development Company in Houston. He has an excellent network in India and in the financial, business and technical communities in the US. Dr Soni received his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a B. Tech. from IIT Delhi and attended the Executive Development Program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Nikesh Jainis a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has over 30 years of experience across functions: Corporate accounts & finance, business planning, investor relations, IPR, legal and commercial, administration and HR. He is responsible for group finances, projects, joint ventures, and general management of the group.
Aanal Bhagwati is an MBA in Production and Operations Management from Carnegie Mellon University, USA, and has also completed various certification programmes in HR and coaching. She has an extensive background as an organizational consultant, business leader, and board member. She is an executive coach and spends her time between India and USA.
Dhruv Moondhrais a graduate of Cornell University in Economics and currently runs steel component manufacturing company “Steel1” as a Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Moondhra has good experience as an entrepreneur running a joint venture with a global major and as an independent director on two listed company boards.
Jayendra ShahJayendra Shah is a renowned chartered accountant. He is Director and Promoter of Trans-Continental Capital Advisors Private Limited, a boutique investment bank focused on special situations and private equity. Shah is an accomplished business consultant with over 25 years of experience. His areas of expertise include: business strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, commercial negotiations, and transaction execution oversight. He is a member of the board of directors as well as a part of various advisory committees for various companies.
