Chairman’s message
ADF’s reputation is built upon the highest ethical business and safety standards. All ADF employees – from top management to our attendants on the shopfloor – work on behalf of the company with honesty, integrity and fairness. We are an equal opportunity employer
Bimal R. Thakkar
Chairman & Managing Director
Chairman & Managing Director

Senior leadership
Board of directors
Senior management
Sales
MASUD SETHI
Country Manager –
Canada
UPINDER THAKUR
Country Manager –
UK
BHARAT SAREEN
Country Manager –
UK
Pravin Nankani
Country Manager –
GCC, APAC, Africa & Levant Countries
Factory & operations
Factory & operations
ARJUUN GUUHA
Director
MANECK KATPITIA
Vice President
International Operations
& Supply Chain
BALBIR SINGH
Vice President
Manufacturing
Finance & Accounts
Finance & Accounts
SRINIVAS AYYAGARI
Chief Financial Officer
Secretarial & legal
Secretarial & legal
SHALAKA OVALEKAR
Company Secretary &
Vice President – Legal
US Operations
US Operations
Hardeep Singh
Finance
Shivaan B. Thakkar
Strategy & Operations
Rasa Kumar
SVP Truly Indian (USA)

BIMAL R. THAKKAR
Chairman &
Managing Director
Mr. Bimal Thakkar is having more than 37 years of experience. He has been instrumental in growing ADF Foods into a global leader in processed foods, exporting to over 55 countries. His expertise spans corporate leadership, international acquisitions, agency distribution business with leading FMCG companies and strategic expansion. Under his leadership, ADF Foods launched successful IPO, established manufacturing plants in India, and significantly increased the company’s product portfolio. He is also actively involved in CSR and sustainability initiatives, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Other Directorships:
- ADF Foods (India) Limited
- Power Brands (Foods) Private Limited [Under Voluntary Liquidation]
- ADF Foods UK Limited
- ADF Holdings (USA) Limited
- ADF Foods (USA) Limited
- Telluric Foods Limited
- Telluric Foods (India) Limited

VIREN A. MERCHANT
Director
Mr. Viren A. Merchant has over 30 years of experience and expertise in Business Management and pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. He has worked as the Vice Chairman & C.E.O. of ZYG Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Currently he is Vice-Chairman & C.E.O. of Encore Healthcare Private Ltd., a leading manufacturer of tablets, capsules and syrups.
Other Directorships:
- Encore Healthcare Private Limited
- Encore Healthcare International Private Limited
- ADF Foods (India) Limited
- Saurashtra Cement Limited

JAY M. MEHTA
Director
Mr. Jay M. Mehta has 35+ years of rich industrial experience group and is the director of Indian operations at Mehta Group, that spans 4 continents and has business interests in cement & building materials, horticulture, consultancy, etc. Currently he is Executive Vice Chairman of Saurashtra Cement Ltd.
Other Directorships:
- Saurashtra Cement Limited
- Metro Pizza Private Limited
- Goodkarma Hospitality Private Limited
- Indianapoli Hospitality Private Limited
- Omna Exports Private Limited
- Galaxy Technologies Private Limited
- Mehta Private Limited
- Agrima Consultants International Limited
- Arclightz and Films Private Limited
- Knight Riders Sports Private Limited
- ADF Foods UK Limited
- International Wine and Food Society
- Indian Automotive Racing Club Limited

DEEPA MISRA HARRIS
Director
Ms. Deepa Misra Harris has over 30+ years of expertise in high end luxury hospitality category. She has a proven track record of delivering double digit growth and escalating brands to leadership positions. She is an experienced marketing professional with stints in Indian and International markets having launched new products and hotels in the US, UK, Middle East & Africa. In mid-2015, she founded BrandsWeLove – a Branding & Marketing Consultancy.
Other Directorships:
- TCPL Packaging Limited
- Prozone Realty Limited
- Jubilant Foodworks Limited
- Yatra Online Limited
- PVR Inox Limited

AMEET P. HARIANI
Director
Mr. Ameet P. Hariani, age 64 years, has over 35 years of experience advising clients on corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions and real estate finance transactions. He has represented
large organisations in international transactions, arbitrations and prominent litigations. He was a partner at Ambubhai and Diwanji, Mumbai and Andersen Legal India, Mumbai. He was the Founder and Managing Partner of Hariani & Co. from the year 1991 till 2022. In his avatar as Managing Partner, he ran a team of over 100 lawyers, operating offices in Mumbai, Pune and Goa. The firm had a well regarded practice in all areas of law, specialising in litigation (corporate litigation, in particular) and real estate (financing, in particular). He has now transitioned to advisory practice as a senior legal counsel and acting as arbitrator. He holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Government Law College, Mumbai and Masters in Law degree from the University of Mumbai. He is a Solicitor enrolled with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society and the Law Society of England and Wales. He is also a member of the Law Society of Singapore, the Bar Council of Maharashtra and the Bombay Bar Association.
Other Directorships:
- Strides Pharma Science Limited
- Aptech Limited
- Mahindra Logistics Limited
- Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited
- Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Limited
- Trust AMC Trustee Private Limited
- HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited
- Mahindra World City (Jaipur) Limited

PHEROZE K. MISTRY
Director
Mr. Pheroze Mistry is equipped with more than 40 years of experience in business administration. He is associated with companies across the areas of logistics, industrial coating and painting, shipping, dredging, general and Life Insurance, Investments Immovable Property etc.
Other Directorships:
- M Pallonji Shipping Pvt Ltd
- M Pallonji and Company Private Limited
- Pallonji Leasing Pvt Limited
- Mp Automotors Private Limited
- Pallonji Investment and Finance Private Limited
- Pallonji Industrial Finishers Private Limited
- M. Pallonji Enterprises Private Limited
- Ravson Investments Private Limited
- MP Offshore Private Limited
- M. Pallonji Logistics Private Limited
- Ohnicio Private Limited
- M. Pallonji Shipyard Private Limited
- M. J. Biopharm Private Limited
- PNB Metlife India Insurance Company Limited
- M Pallonji Investment Advisors Private Limited
- Protec General Insurance Limited

ARJUUN GUUHA
Director
Mr. Arjuun Guuha is a senior food industry professional, with over 30 years of experience in operations management, he has held leadership roles in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain and business operations. He has successfully driven growth and operational efficiency in various food companies, overseeing operations across multiple geographies.
Other Directorships:
- Nil

M. M. SRIVASTAVA
Director
Mr. M. M. Srivastava, IAS, (Retd.) has over 40 years of administrative and corporate experience. He has held various positions in Government Departments prior to his retirement including Member (Finance), Gujarat Electricity Board, Managing Director of Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation, Secretary in Finance Department, Commissioner of Commercial Tax Department, Principal Secretary to Energy and Petrochemicals Department and Additional Chief Secretary to Finance Department, Government of Gujarat.
Other Directorships:
- Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Gujarat State Petronet Limited
