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CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR RADICO KHAITAN LTD.
The spirited and soaring journey of Radico Khaitan Limited is primarily a saga of Dr Lalit Khaitan’s experience-led wisdom and courage. Dr. Khaitan has scripted an inspiring success story for his brand that changed the perspective of liquor industry in India over the last 5 decades.
Born in Kolkata, Dr Khaitan received education from Mayo College, Ajmer and St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He acquired the company in 1972-73 with a lot of liabilities and succeeded in transforming RKL from a bottler to a leading IMFL player in India. His unique management style has helped maintain RKL as an ethical and transparent organisation with highest corporate governance standards.
Today, as the Chairman and Managing Director of Radico Khaitan Limited, he provides the overall strategic direction to the Company. He has been instrumental in improving quality standards and enhancing customer satisfaction, leading to substantial revenue growth and increased market shares.
Dr. Khaitan has been a recipient of several professional awards including the recent ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ bestowed on him by the UPDA in December 2017 for his remarkable contribution to the Industry stands as an honourable attestation.
He has been associated with a number of developmental projects, has represented India with several international delegations, and is involved in social & educational activities across India. Currently, he holds the following positions:
Managing Director
Mr. Abhishek Khaitan is the brain behind Radico’s foray into the branded business. He started his career in 1997 by spearheading the marketing division at Radico Khaitan Limited. The first brand that he launched was 8PM Whisky- a runaway success; sold one million cases in the first year itself and featured in the Limca Book of World Records.
A visionary gifted with sharp entrepreneurial acumen, Abhishek was able to see Vodka as the next emerging drink and quick to launch Magic Moments Vodka. The tremendous success of Magic Moments Vodka is a testimony to his astute business intelligence. Not only is Magic Moments the largest selling vodka in India, it is also the 11th largest selling Vodka in the world.
As the Managing Director with over 2 decades of industry experience, he has been instrumental in launching over 15 successful brands of which 7 feature in the millionaires club. His relentless pursuit for premiumisation of the portfolio continues with brands like Morpheus Premium Brandy, Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky and Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin.
Recognising his outstanding contribution to the Indian liquor industry and transformation of Radico Khaitan, he has been conferred upon various awards including the prestigious “Bhartiya Udyog Ratan Award” by the Govt. of India, “National Industrial Excellence Award” by the World Economic Progress Society.
He holds a Bachelor degree of Engineering from BMS college of Engineering, Bangalore and has completed a Managerial Finance & Accounting course from Harvard, USA.
Whole Time Director, Director – Operations
Mr. Krishan Pal Singh, a qualified Technocrat, has over 45 years of experience in the field of Alcohol & Liquor Industry and has been associated with Radico Khaitan Limited for over three decades. He heads the operations of the Company’s Units at Rampur, Bazpur & Bahadurgarh. He is also the Occupier of the Company’s Factory in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
He is one of the Members of the Expert Committee Constituted by Central Pollution Control Board for Distilleries. He is an active member of Molasses Advisory Committee of Uttar Pradesh, convener for organising Technical Seminars with All India Distillers Association (AIDA) and Uttar Pradesh Distillers Association (UPDA).
He is enthusiastically involved in social activities and has taken various permanent project in the field of women empowerment, self-employment, academic excellence, safe clean and green environment along with the major project for up-lifting of underground water level by artificial water recharging.
Independent Director
Dr. Raghupati Singhania is the Chairman and Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Limited. He has been closely associated with a host of industries including those engaged in the business of automotive tyres and tubes, power transmission, v-belts, conveyor belt, automotive belts, oil seals, industrial electronics, material handling systems, bulk drugs and hybrid seeds for over 40 years.
Formerly, Dr. Singhania had served as the President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is associated with a number of institutes in the field of medical research and education, besides serving trade and industrial bodies such as the CII, ASSOCHAM and CAPAXIL in various capacities. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, London.
For his outstanding contribution in the fields of education, training and research in elastomer, polymers and tyres, he has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate in Science by the Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
Dr. Singhania holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Calcutta.
Independent Director
Mr. Sarvesh Srivastava holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science and is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has over 30 years of experience in the field of taxation, corporate restructuring and law. He is an active member of several study groups and has been organising / participating in seminars and conference on international tax and other related matters. He is the proprietor of a tax advisory firm engaged in providing expert advisory services, with regard to all the aspects of Income Tax including tax planning measures and representation before tax authorities, including the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Income tax Tribunals. His firm has considerable expertise in interpretation of International Tax Treaties and Non-resident Taxation, along with offering advices on corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions.
Independent Director
Mr. Tushar Jain holds a M.Sc in Economics degree and an MBA in Finance from the Birla Institute of Technology &Science (BITS Pilani). Mr. Jain is also a Certified Irrigation Auditor from the American Irrigation Association. He is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of industry experience and is currently the Managing Director of Automat Industries and Smith International Corporation.
Independent Director
Mr. Sharad Jaipuria has over 30 years of experience in the textiles industry and is currently the Chairman & Managing Director of Ginni International, a composite textile mill and is the Chairman of Ginni Global, a renewable energy company. Mr. Jaipuria is also the President of Integral Education Society that manages premier educational institutions across India.
Woman Independent Director
Ms. Sushmita Singha has over 30 years of experience of working with domestic and international organisations. Ms. Singha holds a Diploma in Urban Town Planning from the Human Management Settlement Institute. She currently serves on the Board of Kajaria Ceramics, Ginni International and Green Panel Industries. She is an Honorary Member of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry and is a life member of INTACH, an organisation focused on spearheading heritage awareness and conservation in India.
