Our Board of Directors, with their deep industry insights and expertise, have enabled us to navigate through challenges and emerge stronger than ever.
Their deep industry insights and expertise have enabled us to navigate through challenges and emerge stronger than ever before.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Rustagi Whole-time Director & CEO
Mr. Manoj is a senior business leader, and has significantly contributed to the strategic initiatives, new business development and capex projects resulting in sustainable growth in Cement and Steel sectors in his 29 years of professional career. In his present role as Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer (CSIO), he is spearheading initiatives in Sustainability and R&D, and new Business development for JSW Cement Limited (JSWCL), India. JSWCL is a leading green building materials company in India with business interests in Cement, GGBS, Constructions chemicals and Ready-Mix concrete, and has lowest carbon intensity per tonne of cementitious product. He is also a director on the board of Global Cement & Concrete Association, India chapter, in his personal capacity. He is passionate about sustainable growth adopting state-of-the-art and new cutting-edge technologies and Innovative solutions and speaks at various global forums on these topics. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from BITS Pilani, India and an MBA from Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, India.
Mr. Shouvik Chakraborty Non-Executive Director
Shouvik holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Bangalore University and has completed his Master’s in Business Administration. Shouvik has more than twenty-three years of rich experience in the field of sales, technical services and marketing. In the past he has been associated with Star Cement Limited where he was heading sales and marketing function for East and North East, Adhunik Cement Limited, Cement Manufacturing Company Limited, Ultratech Cement Limited and Ambuja Cement.
Mr. Narinder Singh Kahlon Non-Executive Director
Mr. Narinder Singh is a seasoned financial accounting, auditing, central excise & customs regulations, sales tax including VAT, direct taxes, FEMA, costing, budgeting, and working capital management specialist with a 20-year track record. Haldia Petrochemicals, Bhushan Power & Steel Limited, MGM Group of Companies, and K.C.T & Bros (C.S) Limited were among his clients. He has a Bachelor’s degree in business from Punjab University in Chandigarh and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in New Delhi.
Ms. Sudeshna Banerjee Independent Director
With a robust background in business development and a comprehensive understanding of project management and Business Development, Sudeshna Banerjee is a self-motivated business executive and entrepreneur. Her focus is on creating highly effective, innovative teams that further technological advancements in Project Management. She has more than a decade of experience in Project Management technology and Training. Her journey began with a diverse educational foundation, including Post Graduation in Zoology and PGDCA in Computer Science. Eager to expand he entrepreneurial skills, she pursued an Executive M.B.A in Entrepreneurship Management from the prestigious INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS in Hyderabad.
In 2007, she founded DIGITECH-HR, a venture aimed at revolutionizing the intersection of technology and human resources. Since its inception, she had spearheaded the company's growth trajectory as the Head of Business Development. Over the years, her hands-on approach and strategic vision have propelled DIGITECH-HR to new heights of success.
In May 2011, marking a significant milestone in the journey, DIGITECH-HR transitioned from a proprietorship firm to a private limited company, PS DIGITECH-HR (INDIA) PVT. LTD. (PS DIGITECH). This transformation saw taking on the role of Managing Director in addition to leading the Business Development division. As Managing Director, she has championed a culture of innovation and excellence, driving the company forward amidst evolving market dynamics.
Her approach to business is characterized by meticulous organization, attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of professionalism. She thrives in dynamic environments, adept at managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently without compromising on quality or efficiency. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies. This commitment, coupled with a relentless passion for entrepreneurship, have enabled her to navigate challenges and seize opportunities with agility and foresight.
Mr. Sanjay Sharma Independent Director
Mr. Sanjay Sharma graduated from REC, Rourkela (NIT), with a B.E. in Metallurgy. He has over four decades of effective experience in a variety of jobs, including Plant Management and Steel Plant consultant services. As Chairman of TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance) and Head of the QIPs Jury(Quality Improvement Projects like SMILE, KAIZEN), he has made a significant contribution. He has a rare combination of plant management, managerial, and operational experience, as well as advanced talents in strategy planning, international process implementations, commissioning, derivatives turnarounds, new set-ups, and resource allocation.
Mr. JC Toshniwal Independent Director
Mr. Toshniwal holds a B.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (Rajasthan). He has nearly 45 years of a successful career with diverse roles distinguished by commended performance in Cement Industry with visionary leadership, high achievement orientation, innovative capabilities, strong business acumen, a thorough cement professional having exposure in Plant operations, Green Field/Brown Field Project, Marketing, Procurement and Business Development. He has worked with Ambuja Cement Limited and Heidelberg Cement India Private Limited. Mr. Toshniwal has also worked as a Managing Director from January 2015 till March, 2021 in Wonder Cement. He was responsible for managing the entire business of the Company including plant operations, project planning and execution, sales and marketing across nine states, setting up processess, developing the organisation for rapid growth of the Company, developing business strategies.