Leadership Team

Shri Jayant Davar is the Founder, Chairman, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Shri Jayant Davar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET)-Patiala and has been conferred with the distinguished Alumnus Award by his College. Shri Davar is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School, Boston, and Springdales School.

He has a rich experience of over four decades in the auto component sector and is actively involved with several professional bodies. He is on the Board of several leading Companies and Educational Institutions and is presently Member of Advisory Committee of Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Germany and Advisor to Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA). He is also a Member of Executive Committee in National Council, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and of Sectoral Committee on Auto & Auto Components of Haryana Government. Besides this, Shri Davar is also Co-Chairman of the Hero Motocorp Suppliers Council.

As founder, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's trajectory to success. His visionary leadership and strategic acumen have been instrumental in steering the organization towards achieving its goals and surpassing milestones.

Under his stewardship, the company has witnessed remarkable growth and expansion, cementing its position as a market leader in the industry.

In addition to his role as Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, he is actively involved in various industry forums and associations, contributing his expertise towards driving positive change and fostering industry-wide collaboration both as an investor and as a strategic advisor, in the start-up eco system.

Smt. Monica Davar is a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director of our Company. Smt. Davar was appointed as a Director in 1987. She completed her pre-university studies in the Commerce stream. She has over 25 years of experience in the auto components sector.

Shri Arjun Sharma is an Independent Director of the Company. A commerce graduate from the University of Delhi, currently he is a Non-executive Non-independent Nominee Director of the Nexus Select Mall Management Private Limited (Manager of Nexus Select Trust). During his career of 40 years, he incubated and successfully led businesses in tourism and hospitality which includes two resorts i.e., Heritage Village Resort & Spa Manesar, Gurgaon and Heritage Village Resort & Spa, Goa as Chairman & Managing Director, Sita Travels (now owned by Thomas Cook), Le Passage to India (now owned by TUI). He is partner in Vardan Agrotech LLP which is engaged in Hydroponics. He has been a council member of the World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative (“WTTCII”) since its inception in the year 2000 and served as the chairman of WTTCII for the year 2010.

Shri Neel Jay Davar is a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director of our Company. He was appointed as a Director in August 2021. Shri Neel Jay Davar graduated in Science with Major in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley. He has worked with Monument Bank, UK, in the field of Software Development and Prototyping. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, New York as a Member of Wealth Management Team.

Smt. Archana Capoor is an Independent Director of our Company from November 2018. Smt. Capoor holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance and Market Research, University of Allahabad, UP (India). She has a versatile profile in different sectors such as Tourism, Banking & Finance etc. She is an Independent Director of five listed Companies and also a Member Secretary and Project Director of an NGO i.e. Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development (ITRHD). She has over 38 years of work experience in Finance and International Business.

Shri Bharat Anand is an Independent Director of our Company. Shri Anand is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial practice group and leads the Firm’s Delhi-NCR office. He is also a member of the Firm’s National Executive Committee. Prior to joining Khaitan & Co, he had a successful career at the London offices of Freshfields from 2001 until 2009. Shri Anand’s practice spans a range of areas including Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Private Equity Transactions as well as being a Strategic Advisor on particularly complex or sensitive situations in India. He has a wide range of industry experience including Financial Services. Insurance, Renewable Energy, Telecom, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Consumer goods. He represents Financial Sponsors, Founders and family offices on Control Deals, Growth Capital Investments, Joint Ventures and Exits. He has also advised Indian and foreign clients on disputes in India.

Shri Vimal Mahendru is an Independent Director of our Company. He is also the Vice President and Chair of the IEC Standardization Management Board where he is a member since 2015. He also chairs the IEC Committee for global standards on Direct Current and Direct Current for electricity access and member of the World Standards Cooperation. In addition, he is a member of the ISO Technical Management Board and IEC Special Envoy for UN SDGs. Besides, he is also member of Advisory Group on digitalization and sustainability through Standards, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India. He has over 34 years of diverse experience in various functions in the manufacturing industry and has gained a high level of expertise in Cross cultural management, consensus building, and strategy. His proven strengths include excellent communication skills, a wide network of people across the global technology community and deep insights into emerging technologies and harnessing these for global good.

Shri Mahendru is passionate about building a sustainable future for all through the effective proliferation of technologies. He is very well recognized worldwide for his work on sustainability and the UN SDGs and is a recipient of the prestigious Lord Kelvin Medal for his service to the global technological industry.

Shri Vikrampati Singhania is an Independent Director of the Company. He is Vice President of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). In addition, he is also member of the Managing Committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Fuqua Indian Advisory Board of Duke University, USA. Shri Singhania is a fourth-generation industrialist belonging to one of the largest industrial groups in India – J.K. Organisation which is 140 years old business house with leadership across multiple sectors. Apart from India, the group’s presence is in over 100 countries, with annual sales revenue of over US$ 5 billion. The Group manufactures and markets a wide range of products from Paper, Automobile Tyres, Cement, Auto Components, Textiles, Agri Products etc.

Shri Singhania is a Director of J.K. Organisation, Managing Director of J.K. Fenner (India) Ltd, one of the leading automotive parts manufacturing companies in the country. He is also Managing Director of JK Agri Genetics Ltd, which produces and markets hybrid seeds.

Shri Singhania did his Master’s Degree in Commerce from Kanpur University and MBA from Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, USA.

Shri Sandeep Dinodia is a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director of our Company. He was appointed as a Director in February 2022. Shri Dinodia graduated in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce and completed his L.L.B from Delhi University in 1986. He is the Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, since 1984. He is also empanelled as a Peer Reviewer with ICAI. As a Senior Partner of S. R Dinodia & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants since 1984, he has rich experience of over 36 years in the fields of Assurance/Auditing, Financial Consulting, and Taxation.

Shri Dinodia serves as Independent Director on the Board many renowned public listed Companies, offering invaluable guidance to them on good Corporate Governance, helping them strengthen their compliance issues with the myriad of applicable laws and he also provides them valuable guidance to enable them to grow, diversify, and prosper.

Aabha Bakaya is the Independent Director of the Company. Smt. Bakaya is a prominent figure in TV journalism, known for her multifaceted roles across several esteemed news channels including Business Today, India TV group, ET Now, NDTV Good Times, and CNBC TV18 etc. Her career spans content curation, news reporting and conducting insightful interviews with industry leaders. Smt. Aabha Bakaya established herself as a thought leader contributing significantly in the field of finance, economy, and corporate affairs through her comprehensive reporting and engaging interviews.

Smt. Bakaya has done her Bachelor's Degree in Media and Communication from the University of New South Wales and also holds Certificate in Creative Writing and Screenwriting from Columbia University in the City of New York.

Mr. Yashpal joined Shandhar Technologies Limited in 2021 and holds the position of Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary. With over 26 years of experience in global and multi-locational operations, he is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, and an Associate Member of CPA Australia, holding an LLB. Mr. Jain has extensive knowledge of procedures and policies in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Energy, EPC, Oil & Gas, Construction, Hospitality, and Retail industries, dealing with Bulk Drugs, FMCG, FMCD, Agri, Confectionery, Engineering, and Automotive products. He has worked with leading industrial houses in India, including Sintex Plastics Technology Limited, Dharampal Satyapal Limited (DS Group), Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited, and Dalma Energy LLC.

Mr. Gurvinder Jeet Singh is an Engineer with 35 years of techno-commercial experience. He has been associated with Sandhar Technologies Limited for 19 years. He has been a part in key projects, including Operations Management, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, and setting up Greenfield projects. Currently serving as Sr. Advisor & COO, he leads the Automotive Business Group, driving the company’s vision to be the preferred choice of global stakeholders. Mr. Singh has enhanced his leadership skills through the Business Excellence Leadership Program at ISB Hyderabad. Prior to joining Sandhar in 2005, he worked with Calcom Group and Motherson Group in various managerial roles.

Mr. Niraj Hans is a Mechanical Engineer with a Master's in Business Administration and possesses 34 years of extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked with companies like HONDA, GM-DAEWOO, FIAT, EICHER, HERO Group, and SUBROS-DENSO. Mr. Niraj joined Sandhar Technologies Limited in 2012 and currently handling the Sheet Metal & Allied Business. He has held various roles in Project Management, Business Development, Sourcing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Optimization & Management, as well as Supplier Development and Retention. His expertise spans multiple domains, including Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Engines, and Two-Wheelers, where he has effectively managed operations and driven business development and enhancement.

Mr. Ajay Kumar Raghav has over 35 years of experience in the auto component industry. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Marketing from Aligarh Muslim University. Mr. Ajay has been associated with Sandhar Technologies Limited for 18 years, where he currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Casting, Machining, and Tooling business. He has a proven track record in operations management and project execution, consistently delivering efficiency and sustainable growth. Mr. Ajay is known for his expertise in optimizing manufacturing processes and leading large-scale projects.

Mr. Ashok Sharma has 35 years of experience in the auto industry, with 25 years in OEM and the remainder in Tier 1 auto parts. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from YMCA, Faridabad, and has over 3 years of experience in international purchasing with OEM overseas in Japan, where he also underwent Japanese language training in 1998. Mr. Ashok Sharma is associated with Sandhar Technologies Limited since 2020. Additionally, he is an executive member of OEM's Suppliers Club, focusing on improvements in Safety, Quality, and shop floor activities.

With over 24 years of experience, Mr. Venkat began his career at Vedanta Resources Plc, where he held various HR leadership roles, including Chief Human Resources Officer for the Power and Iron Ore Alloy businesses. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, an MBA from BIM, and an M.Phil in Management. He is also active in industry bodies such as the CII National Committee for Industrial Relations. Mr. S. Venkataraman was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Sandhar Group's Cabins & Fabrication division in October 2023. He is responsible for achieving business targets, setting strategic roadmaps, and identifying growth opportunities to enhance Sandhar's market presence and profitability.

Mr. Vikas Puri is a seasoned Turnaround Specialist with over 30 years of industry experience, recognized for his results-oriented approach and proactive leadership. He has successfully navigated diverse sectors, including Automotive, Power, Telecom, and Electronics. He joined Sandhar Technologies limited in 2024. He possesses extensive expertise in managing multi-location operations for automotive components, including molding, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Lean processes, and assembly lines. Adept at overseeing both Greenfield and Brownfield projects, he ensures adherence to quality standards such as TQM, QS 9001, ISO 14001, and TS 16949.

Mr. Ankush Passi has 28 years of experience in Business Management, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Operations across Automotive, Agri Machinery, Off Highway & Construction Equipment, and Automotive Components. successfully navigated diverse sectors, including Automotive, Power, Telecom, and Electronics. He joined Sandhar Technolgies limited in 2024. He is proficient in setting up new businesses and product developments, managing sourcing and supply chains for market penetration and profitable growth. His experience includes Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Greenfield & Brownfield Supply Plant Setups, and Global Business Transitions. Mr. Ankush has led business turnarounds through cost competitiveness and process improvements, with global exposure in the USA, UK, Japan, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ms. Shirin Sachdeva is a seasoned professional with 21 years' expertise in strategic guidance, project management, and stakeholder relations. She stays updated on workforce matters, including employee progress and hiring plans, while monitoring current projects. Ms. Shirin joined Shandhar Technologies Limited in 2022 and currently providing recommendations to enhance teamwork and project strategies. Ms. Sachdeva has served on the strategy board for the Minister of State for Power (Gujarat) and is recognized as a culture specialist, dedicated to fostering an open culture for learning and growth, and has extensively worked on restructuring and succession planning.