Jai Hiremath, Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Jai Hiremath is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Hikal Ltd. A Chartered Accountant from England and Wales, Mr. Hiremath has more than 30 years of experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. He has completed an advanced management program from Harvard University USA. Under his leadership, the company has been honored with awards and certifications for its management, quality, environment and safety control measures. He was awarded the Chemtech Business Leader of the Year award (Chemicals) in 2005. He was nominated as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2000.
Mr. Hiremath is the President of the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) and the Chairman of the Chemical Committee of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He is a member of the Western Regional Council as well as the National Committee on Drugs & Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals & Petrochemicals of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Mr. Hiremath is a board member of National Safety Council (NSC) of India. He is also a board member of Novartis (India) Ltd.

Sameer Hiremath, Deputy Managing Director
Sameer Hiremath is the Deputy Managing Director of Hikal Ltd. He joined Hikal in 1996 as Executive - Planning and Coordination and was elevated to the position of Executive Director in 2003 Currently, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the company and plays a key role in determining the strategy of the business.
Mr. Hiremath holds a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Pune and an MBA and M.S degree in Information Technology from Boston University, USA. He has held varied positions in Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing, Project Management and Information Technology at Hikal.

Ashok Anand, President - Pharmaceuticals
Ashok Anand has more than 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is a pharmacy graduate with a post graduate degree in marketing management. He joined Hikal in 2004 and currently serves as President, Pharmaceuticals. Prior to joining Hikal, Mr. Anand held senior positions in reputed pharmaceutical companies such as Nicholas Piramal and Johnson & Johnson.

Satish Sohoni, Senior Vice President, Crop Protection
Satish Sohoni joined Hikal in 2007. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President responsible for the Agrochemical business. Mr. Sohoni holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Mumbai University and an MBA from Pune University. Prior to joining Hikal, he held senior positions in Hindustan Lever and its parent company, Unilever in Central and Eastern Europe; Rallis India and Tata Chemicals.

Sham Wahalekar, Senior Vice President, Finance and Company Secretary
Sham Wahalekar has more than 34 years of experience as Head of Financial Operations and Company Secretary in several reputed organizations. He is an M.Com (Hons), L.L.B, and ACS. He has extensive experience in Corporate Law and Financial Management. He has been with Hikal since inception and currently serves as Senior Vice President and Company Secretary.

Ravi Khadabadi, Vice President, Materials
Ravi Khadabadi has a double Master's Degree in Chemistry and Polymers. He has more than 25 years of experience. He joined Hikal in 1997 and currently serves as Vice President, Purchase. He is responsible for all procurement functions of the company. Prior to joining Hikal, Mr. Khadabadi was an entrepreneur.

Anish Swadi, Vice President, Business Development
Anish Swadi joined Hikal in 2005 and currently serves as the Vice President for Business
Development. Apart from Corporate Finance, he is responsible for IT and Public Relations. Prior to joining Hikal, he worked as an International Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch. He holds a Bachelors degree in International Business and Finance.

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