September 13, 2016
Events
3i Infotech, as a Company was honoured with the prestigious Asia’s Greatest Brands Award 2018 and …
Shilpa Pai
Global Head HR
Ms. Shilpa Pai serves us as a Senior Vice President & Global Head- HR leveraging her expertise as a distinguished HR leader navigating organizations through intricate business landscapes.
Shilpa brings in 22 years of progressive Human Resource Leadership Experience in IT & ITES Industries playing diverse roles across India, USA, Europe, Middle East & Far-East with expertise in People Practices, Organizational strategy, Talent Management, Talent Development, Compensation & Benefits Management, Leadership & Capability building, and Talent Acquisition. She brings deep experience in building and scaling high-performance organizations, change & transformation management, and shaping corporate culture.
Shilpa holds an MBA degree in HR and posts MBA certifications in Advance Human Capital Management and Organization Development.
She was previously associated with many Software services and Product companies as VP & Head of HR.
In a rapidly evolving business context, which is a result of changing demographics, the rise of digital technology, and socially driven employer-employee relationships, what keeps her excited as an HR leader is to build disruptive yet viable solutions to the talent challenges that organizations face today
Mr. Raj Kumar AhujaChief Executive Officer
Mr. Raj Kumar Ahuja has joined us as Senior Group President – Corporate, his primary responsibilities will include Overseeing Corporate Finance, Legal, Business Strategy & Excellence, and Secretarial functions. His responsibilities are crucial to the company’s compliance, strategic growth, and operational efficiency, leading and overseeing the Company’s financial and operational performance.
He brings over 30 years of experience across industries such as Technology, Media, FMCG, FinTech, Banking, and Financial Services. He has held senior finance and operations leadership roles at organizations like Yes Bank, Jio Financial Services, Star India, PayTM, and Wipro, excelling in strategy, finance, and operations.
Mr. Ahuja is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and Cost Accountant (ICWAI), with a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Sri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi. His expertise spans IT, Bio-Med, Consumer Electronics, Media, Telco VAS, and FinTech, effectively managing investor relations, analytics, operations, mergers, financial structuring, fundraising, planning, controllership, compliance, and tax etc.
Dr. Madan Bhalchandra Gosavi (B.A. (Hons.), LLM, M.Phil, PhD)Non-Executive Independent Director
Dr. Madan Bhalchandra Gosavi is a purpose-driven leader committed to making a significant positive impact on society through ethical principles. His motivation stems from his humble family background. A keen observer of life, Dr. Gosavi believes that education is key to societal growth and that the strength of the country lies in its diverse local culture and deep cultural roots.
Dr. Gosavi is a committed legal professional with nearly 40 years of experience in various sectors, holding multiple senior management positions. His extensive experience has equipped him to handle special cases within the Indian Judiciary amidst critical situations. He likes to address himself as a statesman, combining loyalty with extensive legal knowledge.
Career Summary
1985-1991: Advocate, Bombay High Court.
1986-1990: Part-time lecturer, Business Laws, Rizavi College of Commerce.
1992-2004: Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate (FC), Indian Legal System.
2004: Promoted to Sr. Civil Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate.
2010: Promoted to District & Sessions Judge.
2014: Special Judge (CBI), overseeing sensitive cases such as the Soharabuddin Shaikh and Tulasi Prajapathi encounters, monitored by the Supreme Court of India.
2017: Joint Secretary – cum – Legal Adviser, Department of Law & Justice, State of Maharashtra.
2018-Present: Member (Judicial), National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Mr. Umesh MehtaNon-Executive Director
Umesh Mehta is a seasoned turnaround strategist and technology leader with experience across multiple industries, including Automobile, Agrochemicals, Pharma, Retail, and QSR. As a Chief Information Officer (CIO), he demonstrates profound business acumen and adeptly integrates technology with strategic business objectives. With over 35 years of experience in Information Technology, Umesh has held pivotal roles in renowned manufacturing organizations such as Maruti Suzuki, Fiat Group, Essar Group, Jubilant Group, and PI Group. His career spans both domestic and international IT assignments, where he effectively leverages technology for strategic business advantages.
Throughout his career, Umesh has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the “CIO Sammaan” for being one of India’s top 5 CIOs in 2019 by CIO & Leader – 9.9 Group, the “CIO Hall of Fame” Award from IDG, and IDC Insight Awards for Excellence in Innovation. He has also been featured in the CIO Power List and CIO 100 multiple times by IDG. In addition to his accolades, Umesh serves as the President of the Governing Body of CIO Association (CIO Klub), the largest association of Chief Information Officers globally, with over 2000 members across 16 chapters in India, UAE, and Bangladesh.
Umesh Mehta actively contributes to the industry as a board member of INDUS – SAP User Group of India Subcontinent and as a subject matter expert for IT projects in Meghalaya with Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation. He also participates in various Customer Advisory Boards for technology products and services companies. Umesh holds a degree in Computer Science from Delhi University and is an alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur.
Harish Shenoy
Chief Operating Officer – Professional Services & Chief Risk Officer
Performance-driven Senior Executive offering 27+ years’ strategic leadership in business management with operational excellence, overseeing all business functions to ensure optimal performance. Recognized as an accomplished change agent with success in transforming and improving operations through the development and implementation of processes, programs, and strategies. Leverage business acumen across diverse cultures and economies. Noted strengths in the ability to incorporate innovative management techniques that result in enhanced business practices, increased productivity, and profits.
Has exposure to best practices in operations & software deliveries for Global Banks, Insurance Companies and Corporates across the BFSI spectrum.
An MBA from Mumbai University through Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, backed with a Master’s Diploma in Computer Science and Graduation in Science from Mumbai University.
CA Uttam Prakash AgarwalNon-Executive Independent Director, Chairman
CA Uttam Prakash Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant with three decades of experience in taxation, finance and restructuring having worked extensively in areas such as statutory audit, income leakage audit, Concurrent Audit, Stock Audit, of public sector banks under RBI’s appointment. He also has experience in Companies Audit and Special Audit of Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, Indian Oil & Larsen Turbo, appointed by the Central Board of Excise & Customs. He has carried out statutory Audits of Public sector undertakings & Mutual Funds appointed by The Comptroller Auditor General of India. He also has rich experience in providing tax and business advisory services to private equity investors, banks, investment banks, brokerage houses, and finance companies.
He was a Technical Advisor on the Board of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Developing Nations Committee (DNC) of IFAC, and Small and Medium Practices Committee (SMP) of IFAC. He has also been a Member of the Central Direct Taxes Advisory Committee (CDTAC) constituted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India and Regional Direct Taxes Advisory Committee (RDTAC), New Delhi; the National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India; the Audit Advisory Board and the Government Accounting Standards Advisory Board constituted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He was formerly nominated by the Ministry of Finance between 2009 and 2021 as a member of the Disciplinary Committee constituted by the Council of the Institute of Actuaries of India.
He has been instrumental in introducing a unique concept called UPACA Gurukul situated at Abu Road (Rajasthan). UPACA Gurukul is his effort to provide a comprehensive solution for all the problems faced by CA students. The philosophy that makes it a unique concept is that it provides CA classroom training, hostel facilities, articleship, finishing school, and regular graduation, all under one roof. It incorporates various programs of soft skills and vocational courses which is essential in shaping the overall growth of students with the best surroundings and state-of-the-art facilities.
He has also been the youngest President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 2009-10 and has been acknowledged by former President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, for his commendable work in the industry and presented with ‘Recognition of Excellence Award’. He was also awarded with “UDAN 2011” by the Times of India Group Newspaper Navbharat Times.
He has also been contributing his expertise as:
As a prolific speaker, he has addressed various conferences, seminars, and workshops, organized nationally and internationally by ICAI, and has authored several books as well.