Board of Directors
Mr. S.S Ganesh
Managing Director
He is one of the leading industrialists and businessmen. He was appointed as Executive Director of the Company in the year 2000 and later as Managing Director of the company in 2002. Under his dynamic leadership, the company achieved new heights from technology and financial points of view. The Company commissioned its 24.45 MW Co-generation Plant and synchronized on 24.03.2014 under his able leadership within a record time of 13 months. He undertook the project of commissioning a Sugar Refinery unit with a capital investment and expansion of its sugarcane crushing capacity from 3,500 to 5,000 TCD with another capital investment. Both projects were completed during the FY 2012-13 and put into commercial operation during the FY 2013-14. He has shown that by adopting dynamic management skills, professional management, and creating an atmosphere for teamwork, the industry can realize new heights of achievements. Mr. S.S. Ganesh has been honored with the "BEST BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, CO-GENERATION" award by the Solar Energy Society of India with Winrock International, which is an award for the best-managed power plant in India. This award was given on 8th February 2006. Under his dynamic and professional management, the Company achieved the credit of one of the best-managed companies and was bestowed with the honor of "INDUSTRIAL EXCELLENCE" in technology and management awarded by the Institute of Indian Economic Studies, New Delhi. He is the past Vice-President of the South Indian Sugar Mills Association (SISMA) and presently serves as the President of the Karnataka Roller Flour Mills Association. He holds honorary positions in various Government and Private Bodies.
Abhijith G. Shamanur
Executive Director
He is a qualified Industrial Engineer, having graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, U.S.A. His academic journey also includes earning a Master's in Technology Entrepreneurship from University College London and completing a Post Graduate Programme in Management for Family Business at the Indian School of Business. In addition to his academic achievements, he holds a Master of Business Administration degree from a university in London. With a strong educational background that spans both technology and business management, he brings a unique and comprehensive skill set to his role. Presently, he has been dedicated to his role as Executive Director in the Company for the past three years, leveraging his expertise to contribute significantly to the company's growth and success.
Mrs. Swathi Shamanur
Non-Executive Director
Mrs. Swathi Shamanur is Masters of Science in Business and Information systems from NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, USA. She has rich experience in Hotel Industry and She is currently managing the Hotel Southern Star Davangere
Mr. Tumbegere Rudrappa: (Independent Director)
He is a Independent Director of the Company. he has technical qualification from the Industrial Technical Institute, he has got vast experience in Industrial engineering his experience Is great contribution to the company in running the production line in efficient manner.
Mr. Thappagondanahally Rajashekarappa: (Independent Director)
He is a Independent Director of the Company, he is commerce graduate and his expertise are in the field of accounts and direct and indirect taxation, he gives professional advice to our company in accounts and taxation matters.
Veena Umapthy: (Independent Director)
She is a Independent Director of the Company, She is BSc. in Food Technology and has rich experience of over 10 years in her field.
Independent Directors
Mr. Tumbegere Rudrappa
He is a Independent Director of the Company. He has technical qualification from the Industrial Technical Institute, he has got vast experience in Industrial engineering his experience Is great contribution to the company in running the production line in efficient manner.
Mr. Thappagondanahally Rajashekarappa
He is a Independent Director of the Company, he is commerce graduate and his expertise are in the field of accounts and direct and indirect taxation, he gives professional advice to our company in accounts and taxation matters.
Veena Umapthy
She is a Independent Director of the Company, She is BSc. in Food Technology and has rich experience of over 10 years in her field.