Qualified Independent Directors

𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝑫 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! Independent Directors play a crucial role in shaping corporate culture. Transforming corporate culture requires strong leadership. Independent Directors are catalysts for change, promoting transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement. #CorporateGovernance #CultureChange

We're pleased to share the exciting news of Dr. Ranjini ML remarkable achievement, a determined individual who recently excelled in the Independent Director's Exam and got certified! 🎓 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐌 𝐋 -Faculty of Accounting, Finance and Banking with innovative methods to foster Critical thinking, Mentoring students in Research, promoting evidence-based analysis and collaborating with peers to build a dynamic academic community focused on continuous learning and professional growth. -As a Professor and Research Guide at S S Patil Research Foundation, B R Tambakad First Grade College & P.G. Studies, Karnataka, encouraging critical thinking and Guiding Research Scholars in Research and Academic Excellence. -Authored Books, including A Study of Customers' Attitude, Perceived Risk and Trust in the Adoption of Online Banking and Marketing Management, contributing to academic literature in Commerce and Management. -Published Patents on IOT-based Fingerprint Engine Ignition, Blockchain in Learning Management Systems and Multi-Criteria decision-making in Business Management, demonstrating expertise in technology-driven business solutions. -Authored multiple Research Papers in reputed National and International Journals, focusing on Banking, E-Commerce, Financial Analysis and Microfinance, adding valuable insights to Commerce and Management studies. -Earned a Ph.D. in Commerce, specializing in Customer Attitudes and Trust in Online Banking. Holds multiple advanced degrees, including an M.Phil, M.Com., MBA, PGDBA along with UGC-NET certification and CA aspirant from ICAI demonstrating a strong foundation in Commerce, Finance, Marketing and Business Administration. -𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 She is also an Entrepreneur with interests in Organic Farming, Agriculture and EXIM Business through RS EXIM ENTERPRISES. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫   Dr. Ranjini's extensive experience in Commerce, Finance and Business Management makes becoming an Independent Director a significant step in her career. With her strong Academic Background, Research acumen and Innovative mindset, she can provide Strategic insights, ensure Corporate Governance, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and promote ethical decision-making. Her expertise in Banking, E-Commerce and Technology-driven solutions makes her a valuable asset in shaping business policies and supporting sustainable growth.

We're pleased to share the exciting news of Balaji S remarkable achievement, a determined individual who recently excelled in the Independent Director's Exam and got certified! 🎓 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐣𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 -20+ years leading software projects and client engagements, delivering on-time and within-budget solutions. Expertise in risk management, communication, and team leadership, ensuring continuous improvement and exceeding client expectations. -Accelerates business growth and cost optimization by aligning IT with business goals. Manages multi-million dollar budgets, delivers projects on time and within budget using Agile/Waterfall/Scrum, and leads digital transformation initiatives. Proficient in Managed Services and process improvement methodologies. - PGDBA and B.E. with certifications in SAFe Agile, Scrum, Prince2, and Six Sigma. Completed project management training at IIT Delhi and recognized for Agile contributions. -Expertise in IT service delivery, managing multi-million dollar budgets and cross-functional teams (80+ members). Skilled in planning and executing engagements, ensuring on-time delivery, scope adherence, and consistently achieving top client satisfaction. -Extensive experience in Agile methodologies, coaching teams, driving transformations, and implementing Agile tools. Successfully transitioned organizations from traditional models to Agile, enabling continuous improvement. -Strong ITIL framework knowledge, optimizing service delivery, reducing incident resolution times, and enhancing system stability. Proven ability to build stakeholder relationships, facilitating contract growth and customer satisfaction. ✅𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: Balaji Subramani's extensive experience in IT service delivery, Agile transformation, and risk management positions him as a valuable Independent Director. His expertise in aligning IT with business goals, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and optimizing service operations enables him to provide strategic oversight, strengthen governance, and enhance stakeholder value while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

We're pleased to share the exciting news of Sridhar Gopalakrishnan remarkable achievement, a determined individual who recently excelled in the Independent Director's Exam and got certified! 🎓 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐚𝐧 -With 28+ years of experience across India and abroad, excelling in strategic planning, business development, product innovation, team management, and executing turnkey projects. Committed to integrity, work ethics, and promoting mutually beneficial growth while creating win-win opportunities for all stakeholders. -Expertise in turnkey projects, bulk production automation, and setting up various F&B establishments (restaurants, QSRs, cloud kitchens, kiosks). Offers retainer-based handholding, SOP/MIS development, new product development, and project implementation. Certified ISO auditor and technical expert. -Extensive experience in culinary operations, including menu development, kitchen design, vendor management, and P&L oversight. Led culinary operations for startups, restaurant chains, and luxury resorts, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills. -Proven track record of developing new food products and enhancing existing ones. Experience in formulating admixes, herbal formulations, RTC/RTE foods, and other innovative food products. Patent pending for natural admixes for soups and South Indian dishes. -Strong focus on operational efficiency and standardization. Experience in implementing SOPs, GMP, and quality management systems. Proficient in MIS analysis, sales management, and leading operational improvements. -20+ years in culinary arts, restaurant operations, and consulting. Expertise in turnkey projects, product development, and operations. Certified ISO auditor, IICA-certified Independent Director, and award-winning chef. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: Shridhar Gopalakrishnan's extensive experience in strategic planning, turnkey projects, and culinary operations positions him as a valuable Independent Director. His expertise in business development, product innovation, and operational efficiency enables him to provide governance, risk management, and strategic insights, ensuring compliance, sustainable growth, and stakeholder value creation for organizations.

We're pleased to share the exciting news Dr. Mohan Kumar remarkable achievement, a determined individual who recently excelled in the Independent Director's Exam & got certified by the IICA under the aegis of the MCA. ! 🎓 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 - Dr. Kumar, a visionary IT leader with 25+ years of experience in government, banking tech, & public sector transformation. Managed $100M+ portfolios & led global teams of 1,200+ professionals. - Senior Director of Software Engineering at LTIMindtree, leads BFS & Public Sector delivery across India & Africa. Spearheads India’s FIU & CBDT initiatives & oversees digital, neo, and enterprise banking transformations in Africa. - Managed P&L for $95M+ accounts, overseeing IT support services. Led global IT operations (L1/L2) for 200+ banking apps & 1,000+ systems, managing NOC/SOC with 30+ SLAs, achieving cost savings & efficiency. - Strategic leader in banking technology & digital transformation, expert in $100M+ P&L management, delivery governance, customer delight, & partnerships. Leads solution ideation, PoC validation, RFP assessments, & vertical growth strategies. - Extensive global BFSI consulting & tech experience as Practice Director & Global Head at Xebia. Led banking, core, cards, & payments transformations across MEA, Asia, Europe, & the US, delivering solutions for Absa, RBS, RBC, ING, Barclays, & top Indian banks. - Proven expertise in 100+ large-scale implementations, including data migrations, infrastructure, & security. Key in launching Greenfield Digital Banks—Bank UNO (Philippines) & FinX Galaxy (Vietnam), leveraging AWS, microservices, & fintech ecosystems (Mambu, Thought Machine, BankBase, iExceed). - Recognized thought leader & strategist, skilled in Design Thinking, process optimization, & regulatory alignment. Ensures innovation, cost efficiency, and customer-centric solutions in mission-critical projects. - Expert in emerging banking technologies, specializing in Big Data, NoSQL, AI, Generative AI, LLMs, ML, Blockchain, microservices, cloud, & advanced analytics. Innovates by integrating cutting-edge solutions into banking & financial services. - Certified Scrum Master skilled in CMMI, Six Sigma, Agile, and ISO (9001, 20001, 27001). Leads Security & Innovation Hackathons, emphasizing design thinking, compliance, & sustainable digital transformation. - Passionate educator, researcher, and speaker on emerging technologies. Holds a PhD in IT (Machine Learning), dual master’s in Management & Physics (Electronics), & ML & Generative AI certifications from Stanford. ✅ The importance of taking on the role of an Independent Director:  With extensive experience in digital transformation, portfolio management, and BFSI leadership, Mohan’s strong CXO & CIO connections position him as a valuable Independent Director. His expertise in banking tech, ML, Generative AI, & fintech enables him to provide strategic insights & governance, driving sustainable growth and innovation.

We're pleased to share the exciting news of Ritu Jain remarkable achievement, a determined individual who recently excelled in the Independent Director's Exam and got certified! 🎓 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐮 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧 -With 20+ years in strategy and marketing, helped corporates, SMEs, and startups in strategic planning, product development, and market expansion. Mentors startups on product-market fit and growth, using data-driven insights to enhance profitability. Speaker at industry events, sharing expertise on strategy and market dynamics. -Leveraging a strong academic foundation in Marketing and Electrical Engineering, applied analytical and strategic expertise to enable product innovation, market expansion, and business growth across industries. -With over 20 years of experience, successfully led strategic planning, product lifecycle management, and market expansion across diverse industries. Proven expertise in driving growth for startups, SMEs, and large corporations by identifying market gaps, developing innovative solutions, and executing data-driven business strategies. -Led go-to-market strategies, distribution channel design, and new segment ventures, accelerating profitability and revenue growth. -Contributed to development and scaling of AI/ML-based automation solutions at CASS AIOT, catering to industries such as FMCG, Pharma, Chemicals and Automotive. Led key projects, including POCs with industry leaders like Marico, Coca-Cola, HUL, VIP Industries, and SUMUL Dairy, advancing digital transformation and operational efficiency through AI-driven automation in vehicle tracking, QA automation, and safety monitoring. -Advised global startups, MSMEs, and Fortune 500 companies on market entry, business transformation, digital marketing, and investor readiness. Mentored startups on achieving Product-Market Fit (PMF) and building scalable, profitable models. Led business turnarounds, feasibility studies, and competitive strategy development for sustainable growth. -Expertise across diverse industries, including AI, Computer Vision, IT, also led engagements in Edtech, Travel & Tourism, and Manufacturing. Led strategic initiatives in Industrial Safety, Chemicals, Aerosols, Refrigerants, and PU Foam, stimulating innovation and market expansion. Other well-studied sectors include Automobile, White Goods, Commercial Refrigeration, Oil & Gas, and Mining. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: Ritu's expertise in strategy, marketing, and AI-driven growth makes her a valuable Independent Director. She offers unbiased insights, strong governance, and strategic foresight to ensure sustainable business success. Meeting someone with such vast knowledge and expertise was truly delightful. We offer sincere congratulations for her well-deserved accomplishments! 💫

𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! Independent directors challenge management assumptions, provide valuable insights, and hold management accountable for their actions. Their guidance mitigates risks, strengthens finances, and ensures long-term stability. 𝐵𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠: #Decisionmaking #Organizationgrowth

We are delighted to announce that Ruta Ajgaonkar has been registered as an Independent Director with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA). With over 35 years in life insurance and financial services, she brings deep expertise in corporate governance, stakeholder management, and strategic growth to corporate boards. 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 As LIC Thane’s first female Branch Manager, Mrs. Ruta led record-breaking pension and superannuation schemes, reinforcing LIC’s leadership in institutional business. Her strategic acumen and marketing innovations earned top rankings in LIC’s All India Merit List, while her ability to strengthen distribution channels, including Bancassurance and Corporate Agents, drove market expansion. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 At the core of her leadership is relationship-building, a strength that has shaped high-performing teams. Her trust-driven approach has played a key role in achieving exceptional business growth and team motivation. 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 Mrs. Ruta has worked across Metro, Urban, and Rural markets, gaining deep insights into diverse customer needs and market dynamics. This experience enabled her to craft tailored marketing strategies, ensuring LIC’s success across varied demographics. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Her dynamic leadership extends to large-scale operations, mentoring and managing an extensive network of professionals:  ✔ 50,000+ Advisors  ✔ 1,000+ Development Officers (Sales Managers)  ✔ 400+ Branch Managers & Marketing Heads Through her people-centric leadership, she cultivated trust, motivation, and accountability, leading to record-breaking achievements in insurance marketing. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 Armed with an LLM and LLB from Mumbai University and diplomas in Business, Marketing, and Personnel Management, Mrs. Ruta seamlessly integrates legal acumen with strategic decision-making. She has been instrumental in:  ✅ Strengthening governance and risk management frameworks  ✅ Ensuring regulatory adherence and ethical leadership  ✅ Representing LIC in legal matters, safeguarding corporate interests Recognized for Excellence For her exceptional contributions to financial inclusion and public service, she has been honored with:  🏆 Thane Gaurav Award  🏆 Navdurga Award Commitment to Corporate Excellence 𝐀𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨: ✔ Strengthening corporate governance frameworks ✔ Promoting transparency and ethical leadership ✔ Guiding organizations toward sustainable, long-term growth With her unparalleled expertise in finance, governance, and compliance, along with her strong people-connect, Mrs. Ruta Uday Ajgaonkar is a valuable asset to corporate leadership.