Board of Directors and Committees

Mr. Mark Collis is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is Non- Executive and Non- Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation.

Expertise in specific functional area and experience

Mr. Collis has over 23 years of financial experience and operational and leadership skills gained through management roles across businesses such as Amec Foster Wheeler plc and Expro International Group. He also served as President, Finance and Operations of the Operations business of John Wood Group PLC. Mr. Collis joined the Vesuvius Group in April 2023 as Chief Financial Officer of Vesuvius plc.

Relationship with other Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

He is not related to any director of the Company

Directorships held in other companies

Foseco India Limited

Chairperson /Member of the Committee(s) of the Board of Directors of the Company

•  Audit Committee
•  Risk Management Committee

Chairperson/ Member of Committee(s) of other public companies (only Audit Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee)

Member of Audit Committee of Foseco India Limited

Mr. Henry Knowles is a practicing Solicitor in England and Wales. He is Non- Executive and Non- Independent Director of the Company, liable to retire by rotation.

Expertise in specific functional area and experience

Mr. Knowles has more than 30 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer working in private practice and with publicly listed global manufacturing companies. He Knowles joined the Vesuvius Group in September 2013 as Group General Counsel and Company Secretary.

Relationship with other Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

He is not related to any director of the Company

Directorships held in other companies

Vesuvius India Limited & Foseco India Limited

Chairperson /Member of the Committee(s) of the Board of Directors of the Company

• Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Chairperson/ Member of Committee(s) of other public companies (only Audit Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee)

Member of Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Vesuvius India Limited

Mr. Amitabha Mukhopadhyay holds a degree in Physics (Hons) from the University of Calcutta, is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and a law graduate from Pune University. Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company for a term of 5 consecutive years, not liable to retire by rotation.

Expertise in specific functional area and experience

Mr. Mukhopadhyay has over 33 years’ experience and he specializes in corporate finance, M&A, and strategy. He brings extensive experience from leadership roles in leading companies, including his previous position as President and Group CFO of Tata Autocomp Systems and Group CFO of Thermax Limited.

Mr. Mukhopadhyay has held leadership roles in corporate finance and corporate strategy and has a track record of successfully driving turnarounds and transformation as Business Head. He also possesses deep understanding of legal, corporate governance, risk management, taxation, regulatory and compliance matters.

Relationship with other Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

Mr. Amitabha Mukhopadhyay is not related to any director of the Company

Directorships held in other companies

Listed company(ies):

• Foseco India Limited
• Quick Heal Technologies Limited
• Sanghvi Movers Limited
• Parag Milk Foods Limited
• Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited
• Heubach Colorants Limited

Unlisted company(ies):

• IFB Refrigeration Limited
• Safepack Industries Limited
• Rieco Industries Limited

Private company(ies):

• Lexcelon Corporate Advisors Private Limited
• BiofuelCircle Private Limited
• Knest Manufacturers Private Limited

Chairperson /Member of the Committee(s) of the Board of Directors of the Company

• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Chairperson/ Member of Committee(s) of other public companies (only Audit Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee)

• Chairperson of Audit Committee of Foseco India Limited
• Member of Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Foseco India Limited
• Chairperson of Audit Committee of Quick Heal Technologies Limited
• Chairperson of Audit Committee of Parag Milk Food Limited
• Member of Audit Committee of Sanghvi Movers Limited
• Chairperson of Audit Committee of Rieco Industries Limited
• Chairperson of Audit Committee of Safepack Industries Limited
• Member of Audit Committee of Sudarshan Colorants India Limited
• Member of Audit Committee of Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited

Ms. Rashmi Joshi is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary.  She is Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company for a term of 5 consecutive years, not liable to retire by rotation.

Expertise in specific functional area and experience

Ms. Joshi has distinguished career over three decades in large multinational organizations in India and in the Asia-Pacific region. She is a strategic Business Leader & Partner and a Trusted Advisor to corporate affairs having successfully partnered to deliver strategy and create new strategy and vision across the FMCG, Consumer Durables, Pharmaceuticals, and Lubricants industries.

Ms. Joshi has served as an Executive Director of Castrol India Limited and as a Board member of Thirdware Solutions Ltd., Godrej Industries Ltd. and Castrol Philippines.

Ms. Joshi has a progressive history of improving corporate credibility and governance standards by collaborating with leadership and playing a vital role in risk management. She has led the acquisition and divestment of businesses and managed multiple legal entity structures in India.

Relationship with other Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

Ms. Rashmi Joshi is not related to any director of the Company

Directorships held in other companies

• Vesuvius India Limited
• Bharat Forge Limited
• Orkla India Limited
• GE Vernova T& D India Limited
• Elevate Campuses Limited

Chairperson /Member of the Committee(s) of the Board of Directors of the Company

• Audit Committee
• Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Risk Management Committee

Chairperson/ Member of Committee(s) of other public companies (only Audit Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee)

• Member of Audit Committee of Vesuvius India Limited
• Member of Stakeholders Relationship Committee of Vesuvius India Limited
• Chairperson of Audit Committee of Orkla India Limited
• Member of Audit Committee of Bharat Forge Limited
• Chairperson of Audit Committee of Elevate Campuses Limited

Mr. Aniruddha Karve is chairman of the company. Mr. Aniruddha Karve has been the Managing Director of the global MMS business since 2018, having been MD of MCIL 2015-2018, and Global Director of Operations for MMS from 2012-2015. Prior to joining Morgan Advanced Materials in 2012, he spent 15 years in various roles in the US automotive industry. He holds a PHD in Engineering.

Relationship with other Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

Mr. Aniruddha Karve is not related to any director of the Company

Directorships held in other companies

• Vesuvius Crucible Inc (formerly known as Morganite Crucible Inc)

Dr. Ulhas Gaoli completed his foundational and collegiate education between Nagpur and Delhi. A Graduate in Arts with a specialization in Marathi Literature, he furthered his academic pursuits by obtaining a Post-Graduate degree in Public Administration and a Doctorate in Business Administration from a prestigious international university.

Dr. Gaoli has been a dedicated leader since his youth, serving as a prominent student advocate during his college years. Notably, he was appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Students' Unrest under the leadership of the Prime Minister. Furthermore, between 1972 and 1974, he played a pivotal role in the government-appointed committee tasked with drafting central and state-level student and youth welfare policies.

Expertise in specific functional area and experience

A seasoned executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience spanning the public sector, multinational corporations, and social development.

Core Executive Leadership

• MAVIM Ltd. (Govt. of Maharashtra): Served as Managing Director and Chairman, overseeing state-led initiatives for women's economic empowerment.
• Garware Polyester Limited: Vice President (1992–1998) at the Aurangabad facility; maintains an ongoing informal advisory association with the group.
• Hindustan Awas Ltd.: Founder Chairman, establishing the company to pioneer affordable housing solutions.

Corporate Advisory & Strategic Consulting

• Endress+Hauser: Currently serves as Advisor to this Swiss multinational, guiding the establishment and expansion of their manufacturing plants in Aurangabad.
• Skoda Auto India Ltd.: Served as Corporate Advisor in 2006 during a key growth phase for the automaker.

Institutional & Industry Leadership

• Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA): Past President and active member, contributing to the regional industrial policy and growth.
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU): Served as the Governor’s Nominee on the Board of Management.

Social Responsibility & Philanthropy
Deeply involved with numerous NGOs, providing leadership and strategic direction in the sectors of Rural Development, Health, Education, Sports, and Heritage Conservation.

Relationship with other Directors and Key Managerial Personnel

Dr Ulhas Gaoli  is not related to any director of the Company

Directorships held in other companies

• Akar Auto Industries Ltd.
• Marathwada Auto Compo Pvt. Ltd.
• Narayana Infra-Ventures Pvt. Ltd
• Impactware Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• BG Electricals And Electronics India Limited
• Aurangabad Smart City Development Corporation Limited