BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MR. ANIL KUMAR RUIA
Non Executive Chairman - Non Independent
MR. SANDIP DAS
Wholetime Director & KMP
MRS. SHANTI KAUR
Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
MR. RAGHAV LALL
Non Executive - Independent Director
MR. MONOJIT DASGUPTA
Non Executive -Independent Director
MR. RAJEEV TAKRU
Non Executive -Independent Director
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/ MR. RAJEEV TAKRU
Mr. Rajeev Takru is a B.A. (Hons.) Graduate from Hindu College, Delhi University. He has more than 4 decades of experience in operations of Tea Estate Management and has in-depth exposure in other administrative functions and human resource development.
He is currently associated with Carbon Resources Pvt Ltd and is heading the Human Resource Department. Mr. Takru has held various senior positions in Tea Companies like Mcleod Russel India Ltd. and Apeejay Tea Ltd. He is also associated with a leading Health Institution and has served as a member of the Governing Body of The Assam Valley School for over 10 years.
/ MR. ANIL KUMAR RUIA
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Mr. Anil Kumar Ruia serves as the Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director- Chairman of the Company, bringing wealth of experience and comprehensive knowledge of the tea and textile industry. He holds a law degree from King’s College, London and is a Chartered Accountant and has received an Honarary Doctorate from the University of Manchester. He has expertise in Specific Functional Areas of Administration and General Corporate Affairs. He is also involved in philanthropic, social and charitable activities.
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At present, Mr. Ruia is holding directorship in Botraco Limited, a privately held Company specializing in the textile importation, distribution and conversion. He has previously served as a Chairman of the Board of Governors at the University of Manchester and held board positions at the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Arts Council England, the North West Development Agency, the North West Cultural Consortium, the Manchester Asian Business Forum, M2002 Limited, National Museums Liverpool, the Manchester Grammar School, and the Commonwealth Film Festival. He has also been a Non-Executive Director at Granada Television Limited. In 2002, Mr. Ruia was elected President of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Recognized for his contributions to business, he was awarded an OBE in 2001 and later appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester in 2010.
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Beyond his corporate endeavors, Mr. Ruia has many external interests involving organizations in community, business, educational and charitable affairs
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/ MR. RAGHAV LALL
Mr. Raghav Lall holds a Bachelor degree in History and has completed his MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University. Mr. Lall has great work experience and expertise in the Tea Industry. Mr. Lall joined the Tea industry in 1976 and retired as the Managing Director of a broking firm in March, 2019.
He has also worked Overseas in Dubai with a large retail organization where he was heading the Human Resource Department as well as was looking after the Logistics and Warehousing. Currently, Mr. Lall is working as a consultant and is advising on quality control and marketing to various Tea Companies.
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/ MR. MONOJIT DASGUPTA
Mr. Monojit Dasgupta holds the degree of post-graduation in Economics. He has more than 4 decades of experience and exposure in the Tea Industry. He had served the Indian Tea Association where he headed as the Secretary General & CEO for 11 years.
He has also served in several Boards and Committees like Tea Board of India, Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Bureau of Indian Standards, etc. Mr. Dasgupta had been a part of several trade delegations within India and overseas. He is currently serving as a Senior Advisor to the Federation of All India Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), where he is largely advising on Food Safety Regulations and Standards.
Mr. Sandip Das brings over 23 years of diverse and comprehensive experience in Operations and Commercial matters. He has been an integral part of the Company since 2014 looking after the overall management of the Company and contributing significantly in shaping its financial governance and operational effectiveness.
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Mr. Das possesses deep expertise in budgeting, cost control, operational management, implementation of internal audit frameworks. His strategic approach and understanding of financial and operational framework play a pivotal role in driving efficiency and organizational excellence.
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Mr. Das had earlier held senior positions at the renowned organizations including United Spirits Ltd. and Century Plyboards (India) Ltd.
/ MR. SANDIP DAS
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/ MRS. SHANTI KAUR
Mrs. Shanti Kaur is the Non-Executive Non-Independent Woman Director of the Company She has a great work exposure and vast experience of more than 33 years in advocacy. Her expertise in Criminal, Company, Industrial and Labour Laws is laudable. Mrs. Kaur is familiar in handling legal matters related to Tea Gardens and has also worked as a Legal Advisor in companies like Mcleod Russel and Apeejay Tea Limited.
Mrs. Kaur has been associated with James Warren Tea Limited since demerger and is handling all the criminal & civil legal matters of our seven tea estates in Assam.
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