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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Capt. C.P. Krishnan Nair
Capt. Nair (Chairman) pioneered the export of fabrics to the USA in the late 1950s with the “Bleeding Madras” fabric. He was the first in the organized sector to set up a unit to produce cotton laces in India with Scottish Collaboration in Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited. He was also instrumental in organizing the “Small Exporters’ Guild” which helped many small exporters. He promoted The Leela Kempinski Mumbai in 1986, The Leela Kempinski Goa in 1990 and The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore in 2001.
Capt. Nair (Chairman) pioneered the export of fabrics to the USA in the late 1950s with the “Bleeding Madras” fabric. He was the first in the organized sector to set up a unit to produce cotton laces in India with Scottish Collaboration in Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited. He was also instrumental in organizing the “Small Exporters’ Guild” which helped many small exporters. He promoted The Leela Kempinski Mumbai in 1986, The Leela Kempinski Goa in 1990 and The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore in 2001.
Mr. Vivek Nair
Mr. Vivek Nair {B.A. (Hons) Hotel Management} (Vice Chairman and Managing Director) After graduating from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Mr. Vivek Nair underwent a post graduate programme in Hotel Management from Cornell University's school of Hotel Administration in Ithaca, New York, USA and has over 31 years experience. He is also the Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Association of India, which represents 1800 hotels and 800 restaurants in the country.
Mr. Vivek Nair {B.A. (Hons) Hotel Management} (Vice Chairman and Managing Director) After graduating from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Mr. Vivek Nair underwent a post graduate programme in Hotel Management from Cornell University's school of Hotel Administration in Ithaca, New York, USA and has over 31 years experience. He is also the Honorary Secretary of the Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Association of India, which represents 1800 hotels and 800 restaurants in the country.
Mr. Dinesh Nair
Mr. Dinesh Nair (B.Com) (Joint Managing Director) took over management of Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited in the early 1980s and focussed on the American Juniors Sportswear market. He was instrumental in ensuring rapid growth in sales, transforming Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited into one of the largest manufacturer and exporter of fashion garments from India to the USA. Mr. Nair has been associated with the Company since its inception, and has 32 years' experience in management, administration, exports, marketing, materials and hotel management.
Mr. Dinesh Nair (B.Com) (Joint Managing Director) took over management of Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited in the early 1980s and focussed on the American Juniors Sportswear market. He was instrumental in ensuring rapid growth in sales, transforming Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited into one of the largest manufacturer and exporter of fashion garments from India to the USA. Mr. Nair has been associated with the Company since its inception, and has 32 years' experience in management, administration, exports, marketing, materials and hotel management.
Mrs. Madhu Nair
Mrs. Madhu Nair {B.A. (Hons) Sociology} joined the Board in September, 2001 and has a wide and varied experience in the field of interior design and project coordination spanning a period of approximately eighteen years.
Mrs. Madhu Nair {B.A. (Hons) Sociology} joined the Board in September, 2001 and has a wide and varied experience in the field of interior design and project coordination spanning a period of approximately eighteen years.
Mrs. Anna Malhotra
Mrs. Malhotra is a retired I.A.S. officer who has held positions in the Government of India, including those of Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Education and Chairperson of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the high-tech port of India based in Mumbai.
Mrs. Malhotra is a retired I.A.S. officer who has held positions in the Government of India, including those of Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Education and Chairperson of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the high-tech port of India based in Mumbai.
Mr. M. Narasimham
Mr. Narasimham, (M.A. Economics) was the former Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Finance Secretary to the government of India. He was also the Executive Director on the World Bank and the IMF, besides being the Vice President of the Asian Development Bank.
Mr. Narasimham, (M.A. Economics) was the former Governor, Reserve Bank of India and Finance Secretary to the government of India. He was also the Executive Director on the World Bank and the IMF, besides being the Vice President of the Asian Development Bank.
Mr. P.C.D.Nambiar
Mr. Nambiar, {M.A. (Hons) C.A.I.I.B} is the Ex-Chairman of the State Bank of India and its seven associate banks for over five years. Mr. Nambiar has extensive experience and knowledge of national and international banking and finance, spanning a career of over 39 years.
Mr. Nambiar, {M.A. (Hons) C.A.I.I.B} is the Ex-Chairman of the State Bank of India and its seven associate banks for over five years. Mr. Nambiar has extensive experience and knowledge of national and international banking and finance, spanning a career of over 39 years.
Mr. Vijay Amritraj
Mr. Amritraj, {B.Com, D.Lit (Hons)} is a graduate of the University of Madras and has been India's captain of the Davis Cup team and a renowned international tennis star and, more recently, television entrepreneur. He was also appointed an international peace ambassador by the U.N. Secretary General, Kofi Annan.
Mr. Amritraj, {B.Com, D.Lit (Hons)} is a graduate of the University of Madras and has been India's captain of the Davis Cup team and a renowned international tennis star and, more recently, television entrepreneur. He was also appointed an international peace ambassador by the U.N. Secretary General, Kofi Annan.
Mr. Anil Harish
Mr. Harish, {B.A., LL.B, LL.M (USA) } is an eminent advocate and non-executive director of several Indian companies.
Mr. Harish, {B.A., LL.B, LL.M (USA) } is an eminent advocate and non-executive director of several Indian companies.
Dr. K.U. Mada
Dr. Mada, (M.A. {Econ), Ph.D Dip. In Fin. Mgt. FICA} has 27 years' experience working for the RBI / Industrial Development Bank of India (where he was appointed Executive Director). Dr. Mada is an experienced development banker, economist and company director. Dr. Mada has served as a director of various corporate bodies for the past 31 years, and has been a participant and speaker at several international conferences on management, corporate and economic affairs.
Dr. Mada, (M.A. {Econ), Ph.D Dip. In Fin. Mgt. FICA} has 27 years' experience working for the RBI / Industrial Development Bank of India (where he was appointed Executive Director). Dr. Mada is an experienced development banker, economist and company director. Dr. Mada has served as a director of various corporate bodies for the past 31 years, and has been a participant and speaker at several international conferences on management, corporate and economic affairs.
Mr. Venu Krishnan
Mr. Venu Krishnan, Deputy Managing Director has been associated with the Company for over 26 years. He has extensive experience in project implementation, commercial and administrative matters. He led the project team that implemented the Goa Hotel Project in 1991. He is currently responsible for the commercial operations of Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited and is also involved in the commercial and legal issues of the Company.
Mr. Venu Krishnan, Deputy Managing Director has been associated with the Company for over 26 years. He has extensive experience in project implementation, commercial and administrative matters. He led the project team that implemented the Goa Hotel Project in 1991. He is currently responsible for the commercial operations of Leela Scottish Lace Private Limited and is also involved in the commercial and legal issues of the Company.
Mr. R. Venkatachalam
Mr. R. Venkatachalam, (B.Com, F.C.A.) is a Chartered Accountant with over 26 years of post-qualification experience in handling finance, taxation, corporate law, accounts, commercial and project implementation, cost control and related matters. He has been associated with the Company since 1999. He has also been associated with many corporate revivals, project implementation, M&A matters and corporate restructuring of companies in a variety of industries.
Mr. R. Venkatachalam, (B.Com, F.C.A.) is a Chartered Accountant with over 26 years of post-qualification experience in handling finance, taxation, corporate law, accounts, commercial and project implementation, cost control and related matters. He has been associated with the Company since 1999. He has also been associated with many corporate revivals, project implementation, M&A matters and corporate restructuring of companies in a variety of industries.
Mr. C. K. Kutty
Mr. Kutty, (B.A., B.Eng., M.B.A.) (Director)
A seasoned executive based in the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Kutty is a well known proprietor, businessman and entrepreneur. He is the principal of a few enterprises in the Construction, Project Management, Trade, Hospitality & Consulting industries in the Middle East, Asia & North America. As a Director on Board, Mr. Kutty's guidance was available for development of all Leela properties. Mr. Kutty continues his exposures and he is also a member and Chair of the Board of Directors of AASK International based out of North America.
Mr. Kutty, (B.A., B.Eng., M.B.A.) (Director)
A seasoned executive based in the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Kutty is a well known proprietor, businessman and entrepreneur. He is the principal of a few enterprises in the Construction, Project Management, Trade, Hospitality & Consulting industries in the Middle East, Asia & North America. As a Director on Board, Mr. Kutty's guidance was available for development of all Leela properties. Mr. Kutty continues his exposures and he is also a member and Chair of the Board of Directors of AASK International based out of North America.
Mr. A. K.Dasgupta
Mr. A. K. Dasgupta is Qualified Civil Engineer with approximately 50 years of experience and has worked in several Engineering Companies in India. Mr. Dasgupta is having extensive experience in setting up projects in Diverse Industries. He was awarded the Shiroman Award in 1990. He has also published several journals. Presently, he is also the independent Directors of several well known textile companies.
Mr. A. K. Dasgupta is Qualified Civil Engineer with approximately 50 years of experience and has worked in several Engineering Companies in India. Mr. Dasgupta is having extensive experience in setting up projects in Diverse Industries. He was awarded the Shiroman Award in 1990. He has also published several journals. Presently, he is also the independent Directors of several well known textile companies.
Mr. V. L. Ganesh
Mr. V.L. Ganesh, (FAICWA, FCS, PGDM) (Director- Finance & CFO) has over 27 years extensive experience in the field of Finance, Taxation,Corporate Laws, Strategic Planning,Handling IPOs, M&A, Overseas funding and Financial Restructuring. He has worked with well known Companies like Rolta,Kores,Metal Box and GIC of India. He has been associated with the Company since November 2006. He is currently responsible for the Accounts, Finance and Taxation matters of the Company
Mr. V.L. Ganesh, (FAICWA, FCS, PGDM) (Director- Finance & CFO) has over 27 years extensive experience in the field of Finance, Taxation,Corporate Laws, Strategic Planning,Handling IPOs, M&A, Overseas funding and Financial Restructuring. He has worked with well known Companies like Rolta,Kores,Metal Box and GIC of India. He has been associated with the Company since November 2006. He is currently responsible for the Accounts, Finance and Taxation matters of the Company