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An engineering graduate from IIT Delhi, Mr. Thomas Varghese attended the Advance Management Program at Harvard Business School at Boston, USA. With over 25 years of rich experience, he has been conferred with the coveted award of "Outstanding Business Leader" at the 5th Aditya Birla Award ceremony in 2004 for his stewardship of the VSF Business in to a global leadership position. He has been serving the Aditya Birla Group with distinction since 1999. He is also an Academic Council Member for the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management & Higher Studies, Mumbai.

Russell is a Global Retailer, with more than 24 years of international experience with some of the biggest retailers like McDonald's, Auchan, Lian Hua, and Carrefour in various capacities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from University of Michigan, and Master of Arts from University of Chicago.

Satendra brings with him over 24 years of experience in key leadership positions in top organisations like Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Whirlpool. Prior to joining the group, Satendra was the Executive Director - North for Pepsico India where he spent over 10 years in various roles. Satendra is a Science Graduate from University of Mumbai, and holds a Masters Degree in Management Studies from the same university.

Ramesh is a seasoned HR professional with over 23 years of rich experience in Human Resources including a two year stint in Corporate Communications. Prior to joining the Retail business of the Aditya Birla Group, Ramesh was Joint Executive President for the Cement Marketing Division of Grasim Industries, a part of the Cement Business of the Group.Throughout his career he has worked extensively in the introduction of innovative HR Processes and Policies and has been associated with companies like include Owens Corning (India) Ltd., Philips India Ltd., VIP Industries Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd. etc.

Vidhya is an IIM, Ahmedabad Graduate and also a Charted Accountant. She has rich and diverse experience in companies like AF Ferguson, AT Kearney and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. Her last role was with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals as Vice President, Finance

Manoj started his career with HUL, and brings with him over 17 years of rich experience in Information Technology. He was responsible for IT solutions in the area of Manufacturing and Supply Chain (Logistics), and led the SAP implementation for HUL across 120 HUL manufacturing locations, central logistics function and financial consolidation. A B.Tech in Computer Science from University of Calicut, Manoj is also a Post Graduate from IIM - Bangalore.

Venkat is an Associate Member of the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India, Certified Information Systems Auditor and Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, USA, since 2004. In his 11 years of industry experience, he has been associated with companies like Jindal Iron and Steel, Deloitte Haskins & Sells and WNS Global Services (P) Ltd. In his last assignment with WNS, he was the Associate Vice-President, Group Assurance & Advisory

Retailer with about 30 years of experience, Shiv holds a BA Hons degree in Economics from Delhi University. In his professional career he has been associated with Brands like Dunlop, Remington Rand, Spencers and Pantaloons. In his last role with the Future Group as Head ? Food Bazaar Pantaloon Retail India Ltd., he was completely responsible for Operations and Merchandising, layout of stores, training of merchandising personnel, laying down operational standards and guidelines, recruitment and retention of personnel. Shiv was also a member of the Management Committee of PRIL.