Board of Directors

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    Ms. Shradha Suri Marwah

    Chairperson & Managing Director

    Ms. Shradha Suri Marwah is an economics graduate from Delhi University with Masters in International Marketing & Information Technology from London, UK. She joined Subros in 2000 after a short stint with Six Continents, UK and Reebok India. She has more than 11 years of experience in Automotive and Telecom industries. She is a critical part of the change management process in Subros and is responsible for strategy formulation and deployment.

    Ms. Shradha Suri Marwah is an economics graduate from Delhi University with Masters in International Marketing & Information Technology from London, UK. She joined Subros in 2000 after a short stint

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    Dr. Jyotsna Suri

    Chairperson & Managing Director of Bharat Hotels Ltd.

    She has been recognized in:

    • Business Today's list of 20 most powerful women in India 2009
    • Leading Hotelier 2010- Enterprising daring and determined
    • XXIII IATO 2007- for her valuable contribution and support to the sector (during the 25th celebration year of IATO)
    • Honorary Degree of “Doctor of Laws” from the university of Warwick UK in July 2010
    • Society for the promotion of Indian Classical Music Culture amongst youth

    Dr. Jyotsna Suri is the Chairperson and Managing Director of Bharat Hotels Ltd. (“The Lalit” Brand). She is an alumnus of Lawrence School, Sanawar and a graduate in English honours from Miranda House College, Delhi University. A multifaceted personality, she is a patron of art, culture, sports and education. She has been working closely with trusts like The Subros Education Society, Savera (a body doing work for the underprivileged), 24/7 women's Security (focuses on women safety & training), SEEDS (skills training and education for the needy), KHUSHI, DISHA, The Blind School and The spastic Society, to name a few. Dr. Jyotsna Suri has been holding various portfolios with the industry associations namely- Chairperson of the FICCI Tourism committee, Chairperson of the CII's J&K Taskforce on the “Revival of Kashmir”, member of the International Executive Committee of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) & Executive Member of Hotels Association of India.

    Dr. Jyotsna Suri is an alumnus of Lawrence School, Sanawar and a graduate in English honours from Miranda House College, Delhi University.

    A multifaceted personality,

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    Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi

    Representative of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan

    Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi is a graduate from the Faculty of Economics, Yokohama National University, Japan. Mr. Takeuchi joined Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) in 1986 and started his professional journey with Overseas Marketing Department, Europe Group of SMC. In 1996, he joined the Overseas Marketing Department, Oceania Group of SMC and was promoted in 1997 as Director (Marketing and Sales) of Suzuki Australia PTY Ltd. Thereafter, he worked at various levels like Deputy Managing Director /Managing Director, Magyar Suzuki Corporation; Global Automobile Planning Department and India Automobile Department; Global Business Administration & Planning Division; Asia Automobile Marketing / India Automobile Department at SMC. He is presently the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Maruti Suzuki India Limited since April, 2022.

    Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi is a graduate from the Faculty of Economics, Yokohama National University, Japan. Mr. Takeuchi joined Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) in 1986 and started his professional journey with Overseas Marketing

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    Mr. Arjan Kumar Sikri

    Justice (Retd), Independent Director

    Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri (Retd) holds LL.M from Delhi University and has also been conferred Doctorate of Laws (LL.D). He has over 45 years of distinguished service in legal & judiciary and retired as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. Justice Sikri (Retd) has numerous publications in the field of commercial laws, human rights, arbitration and other legal areas. Currently, Justice Sikri (Retd) is an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court; Chairperson of the Oversight Committee & High Powered Committee of the Char Dham Project; Chairperson of the Committee for Formulating an Action Plan for Online Dispute Resolution; Chairman of News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority; Member, Board of Directors of Mediators Beyond Borders International; Member of 4 Pump Court (London) and visiting Professor of National Law University.

    Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri (Retd) holds LL.M from Delhi University and has also been conferred Doctorate of Laws (LL.D). He has over 45 years of distinguished service in legal & judiciary and retired as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. Justice Sikri (Retd)

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    Mrs. Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa

    IFS (Retd), Independent Director

    Ambassador Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa, IFS (Retd) holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Madras University and post graduate degree in English Literature. She joined Indian Foreign Services in 1979 and has over 44 years of experience. Ambassador Wadhwa has served as ambassador to Japan, Qatar and Sweden and held other significant assignments in the Ministry of External Affairs. She has contributed in India's relations and strategic policies and has dealt specifically with issues of global significance, sustainable development, disarmament and human rights. Ambassador Wadhwa is currently Co-chair of the India-Japan Partnership Forum located in FICCI.

    Ambassador Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa, IFS (Retd) holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Madras University and post graduate degree in English Literature. She joined Indian Foreign Services in 1979

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    Mr. Ashok Lavasa

    IAS(Retd), Independent Director

    Mr. Ashok Lavasa, IAS (Retd) is a postgraduate in English from University of Delhi; MBA from Southern Cross University in New South Wales, Australia and M. Phil in Defense and Strategic Studies. He joined Indian Administrative Service in 1980 and has over 43 years of experience. Mr. Lavasa has also served as the Election Commissioner of India; Secretary in the Ministries of Finance; Environment, Forests and Climate Change & Civil Aviation. Mr. Lavasa has also served in key positions in the Government as Principal Secretary and Financial Commissioner of Renewable Energy Sources; Principal Secretary and Financial Commissioner of Power; Chief Coordinator of Industries; Managing Director of Haryana State Federation of Co-operative Sugar Mills Limited; Director of Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation; Managing Director of Haryana Tourism Corporation and as the District Magistrate of Gurugram. Mr. Lavasa has also served as Vice president of Asian Development Bank from 2020 to 2023.

    Mr. Ashok Lavasa, IAS (Retd) is a postgraduate in English from University of Delhi; MBA from Southern Cross University in New South Wales, Australia and M. Phil in Defense and Strategic Studies. He joined Indian Administrative Service in 1980 and has over 43

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    Mr. Naohisa Kuriyama

    Representative of DENSO Corporation, Japan

    Mr. Naohisa Kuriyama is presently the Head of Function Unit supervising development of products in the Passenger Vehicle Thermal Systems Business Unit within the Thermal Systems Business Group of DENSO Corporation, Japan. He graduated from Yokohama National University, Japan in Faculty of Engineering in 1992 and has vast experience in research and development with specialized knowledge in the air-conditioning systems and Thermal Group in various divisions of DENSO. He has supported globally the Thermal branches for research and development in the areas like North America, Europe, China, etc.

    Mr. Naohisa Kuriyama is presently the Head of Function Unit supervising development of products in the Passenger Vehicle Thermal Systems Business Unit within the Thermal Systems Business Group of DENSO

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    Mrs. Vanaja Narayanan Sarna

    IRS (Retd), Independent Director

    Mrs. Vanaja Narayanan Sarna, IRS (Retd) holds degree in Psychology, LL.B, Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication and Masters Diploma in Public Administration. She joined Indian Revenue Service in 1980 and has over 43 years of experience. Mrs. Sarna served as Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Customs and Central Board of Taxes and Customs. Mrs. Sarna was Under Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Director and Joint Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and has also served in various senior positions in Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax and GST. Some of the senior most positions held in parent departments were Additional Director General of National Academy of Customs, Excise & Narcotics; Additional Director General in Revenue Intelligence (DRI); Assistant Commissioner, Customs and Director General Vigilance and Chief Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax. Mrs. Sarna also served as Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission from 2019 to 2023.

    Mrs. Vanaja Narayanan Sarna, IRS (Retd) holds degree in Psychology, LL.B, Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication and Masters Diploma in Public Administration. She joined Indian Revenue

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    Mr. Yashuiro IIDA

    Alternate Director to Mr. Naohisa Kuriyama

    Mr. Yasuhiro Iida is PhD in Production System Engineering from Nagoya Institute of Technology. Iida san joined DENSO Corporation in 1985 and in August 2008, he was appointed as the Director, Production Engineering Division, where he led the development of production systems for components in six different areas such as thermal, diesel, gasoline and ceramic. In  2011. Iida san was appointed as President of DENSO Thailand Co. Ltd. and in 2012, he was assigned as Executive Director of DENSO Corporation. In  2015, he was appointed as CEO in the Asia-Pacific region (President, DENSO International Asia Ltd.). In 2018, he was appointed as Head of Thermal Systems Business Group and in 2021, he was named as the Head of Global Production Center.  In 2022, as a head of Purchasing Group, he led significant business of promoting carbon neutrality, digital transformation and BCP. He is presently the Managing Director of DENSO International India Pvt. Ltd.

    Mr. Yasuhiro Iida is PhD in Production System Engineering from Nagoya Institute of Technology. Iida san joined DENSO Corporation in 1985 and in August 2008, he was appointed as the Director, Production

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    Ms. Smita Piyush Mankad

    Independent Director

    Ms. Smita Piyush Mankad is a graduate in Economics (Hons) from Delhi University and MBA (Finance) from University of Mumbai. She has over 30 years of experience in corporate, social and government sector. Ms. Mankad has vast experience in corporate banking, international business, supply chain, product development and retail operations. Ms. Mankad was Head of the Food Fortification Resource Centre, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Government of India. Ms. Mankad mentors students of the Ashoka University and at Vedica Scholars in Delhi and was selected to the Fortune Program in 2010, the Global Ambassadors Program in 2012 and the Vital Voices in 2016.Ms. Mankad was awarded the prestigious Chevening Fellowship at the University of Oxford in 2021.

    Ms. Smita Piyush Mankad is a graduate in Economics (Hons) from Delhi University and MBA (Finance) from University of Mumbai. She has over 30 years of experience in corporate, social and government sector. Ms. Mankad has vast experience

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    Mr.Tomoaki Yoshimori

    Representative of Denso Corporation, Japan

    Mr. Yoshimori is a graduate from MEIJI University, Japan in 1997 with a major in Mechanical Engineering. He has an extensive experience in production engineering with specialized knowledge in air conditioning systems and thermal group of Denso. Globally, he has supported thermal group branches in their plant management across countries like North America, Europe, China etc.

    Mr. Yoshimori is a graduate from MEIJI University, Japan in 1997 with a major in Mechanical Engineering. He has an extensive experience in production engineering with specialized knowledge in air

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    Mr. Arvind Kapur

    Independent Director

    Mr. Arvind Kapur is Promoter of Rico Auto Industries Limited and is presently Chairman and Managing Director. Mr. Kapur has rich experience of over four decades in the Automotive Industry. He has acquired expertise in all vital aspects of the business. He is a Director on the Board of several leading Companies. Mr. Kapur is actively involved in professional bodies. He held the office of the President of ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India) for the year 2011-12. He has also represented on the Executive Body of Confederation of Indian Industry. Mr. Kapur is a graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and Alumni of the Harvard Business School, USA

    Mr. Arvind Kapur is Promoter of Rico Auto Industries Limited and is presently Chairman and Managing Director. Mr. Kapur has rich experience of over four decades in the Automotive Industry. He has acquired expertise in all vital aspects

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    Mr. Parmod Kumar Duggal

    Whole-time Director designated as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)

    Mr. P.K. Duggal is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary & Cost and Management Accountant. He has around 29 years of rich experience in area of Marketing, Finance, Corporate & Strategic Planning, Cost Management and Joint Venture Management. He has been associated with Subros Limited for past 18 years and instrumental in its growth by bringing the new business opportunities to the Company. He is also a member of the Strategic Executive Committee (SEC) for formulation of long term strategy for the Company.

    Mr. P.K. Duggal is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary & Cost and Management Accountant. He has around 29 years of rich experience in area of Marketing, Finance, Corporate

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Mr. RAMESH SURI

Promoter and Chairman

Mr.Ramesh Suri is the founder of Subros. He has more than 50 years of experience in the automotive industry. He not only has created India's largest automotive air conditioning manufacturing unit but is also among the largest Maruti Suzuki dealership in the country. He has been the Chairman of ACMA, Northern Region and Vice Chairman of CII, Uttar Pradesh State Council. He is the reason behind the success of Subros and is currently "Chief Mentor" for Subros Management Team.