CSR & ESG Committee

Ms. Roma Balwani is an Independent Director on the Board of the Company.

Equipped with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from University of Pune and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Human Resource Development from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. Anupama has evolved as a seasoned business management professional with more than 30 years of rich and diverse experience across industries including Conglomerates, Manufacturing/Engineering, Construction, Information Technology & Services and various organizational functions. Awarded the “Super Women Achiever – 2021”, “100 TOP Coaching Minds – 2020”, “TOP HR Minds – 2018” by World HRD Congress.

Her work experience includes working with Saint-Gobain India Ltd. (Grindwell Norton & HPM Sector, Group Interventions), Lodha Group, Colgate Palmolive, Hinduja Group, Geometric Software, Mafatlal Industries and as a Free-lance Business Strategist Partner and Founder Entrepreneur.

Her work experience includes working with Saint-Gobain India Ltd. (Grindwell Norton & HPM Sector, Group Interventions), Lodha Group, Colgate Palmolive, Hinduja Group, Geometric Software, Mafatlal Industries and as a Free-lance Business Strategist Partner and Founder Entrepreneur.

Mr. Michael Kotas has over 22 years of within international business environment, mainly within ferrous / non-ferrous metal sectors in various functions. He is passionate in delivering productivity, operations and process efficiency that will impact the bottom-line of the organization. Mr. Kotas has high analytical skills and is enthusiastic about building and improving high performing teams. He is fluent in multiple languages German, English, Spanish and has extensive work experience abroad.

Mr. Michael Kotas is a German National and has completed his Business Administration from HSB Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences. He holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from ESSEC Business School and Mannheim Business School.

Mr. Michael Kotas is associated with John Cockerill Group since 2018. He was the Company Manager at John Cockerill UVK for 3 years and then he moved to Cockerill Engineering Beijing since July, 2021. Mr. Kotas has worked with Danieli Group, Meinerzhagen, ArcelorMittal and Sidstahl before joining John Cockerill Group. In his last assignment, he was the General Manager for Cockerill Engineering Beijing in China.

Mr. Michael Kotas has strong leadership qualities and has grown well in his career. His geographical exposure covers India and overseas markets enabling him to gain hands-on exposure of cross-cultural working. He has contributed significantly towards effective business decisions, as well as developing and shaping up professional teams in his previous roles and he has displayed strong functional capabilities combined with leadership and drive to achieve business outcomes.

Mr. Michael Kotas specialises in Strategy Development, Marketing Management, Technology Management, Manufacturing Management, New Business Development and Leadership Development.

Mr. Vivek Bhide, has over 33 years of experience in the chemicals and industrial manufacturing domain. Mr. Bhide holds Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai. He also holds the Master of Science Degree in Statistics from the University of Delaware in U.S.A. He has a Certificate in Disruptive Strategy from the Harvard Business School.

Mr. Vivek Bhide started his career in the process engineering and R & D domain with DuPont in the U.S.A. where he was instrumental in spearheading multiple projects across technology, manufacturing, new business / product development and analytical science.
Mr. Mr. Vivek Bhid e moved back to India with DuPont India to lead the Packaging and Industrial polymers business for the South Asia region. Later he was in a Global Marketing role for DuPont’s pigment business. As a senior leader, he has worked with Danaher Group as the Managing Director of Gilbarco Veeder Root India. He then became the President of Fortive India, overseeing strategy for Fortive’s growth in India across multiple businesses. In his last position, he was the Managing Director for John Cockerill India Limited and a member of the Extended Group Executive Committee. He is the Regional President India of John Cockerill Group.
Mr. Vivek Bhide has strong leadership qualities and keen interest in mentoring professionals. His geographical exposure covers India and overseas markets enabling him to gain hands-on exposure of cross cultural working. Mr. Bhide specialises in Strategy Development, Marketing Management, Technology Management, Manufacturing Management, New Business Development and Leadership Development.
Mr. Vivek Bhide is a member of the Rotary Club of Bombay Powai. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Directors in India