Dr. Gaur Hari Singhania – Chairman, J.K. Cement Ltd.
Dr. Singhania, Chairman of J.K. Cement Ltd, has led the Company since its inception in 1994 and has been associated with the Company as its Promoter Director. A PhD in economics from Agra University, he has corporate experience spanning over 50 years. He is also the Chairman of JKSL, Juggilal Kamlapat Cotton Spg. & Wvg. Mills Company Limited and J.K. Traders Limited. He has held the position of the Chairman of the Merchant Chambers of Uttar Pradesh and Employers Association of Northern India. He is also the chancellor of Dayanand Shiksha Sansthan and the president of Kanpur Education Society.
He has also been the president of Uttar Pradesh Stock Exchange Association Limited. He has been a director of Pradeshiya Industrial Investment Corporation of Uttar Pradesh, UttarPradesh State Industrial Development Corporation and the Uttar Pradesh State Sugar Corporation.
Mr. Yadupati Singhania – MD & CEO, J.K. Cement Ltd.
J.K. Cement Ltd. is the brainchild of Mr. Yadupati Singhania, scion of the reputed Singhania family. A B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, he has over 25 years of experience in the Cement industry due to his close association with the Cement units of J.K. Synthetics Limited. He is a Director of the Employers Association of Northern India and is a member on the Boards of Governors of National Council for Cement and Building Material and Jodhpur Chamber of Commerce. He is the President of the Kanpur Productivity Council and is a member of the Managing Committee of Cement Manufacturers Association. He has been the district Governor of Rotary International and the President of Foreign Trade Development (India) Association. He has also been a President of Merchant Chambers of Uttar Pradesh.
Mr. Raghavpat Singhania – Special Executive, J.K. Cement Ltd.
Mr. Raghavpat Singhania, Special Executive, is a new member of the J.K. Cement family. A graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, he is a young and dynamic individual who has already made a mark in the company by introducing many improvements in systems and processes. He is currently looking into Marketing, HR and Branding initiatives in the company. His passion and Fervour is sure to take the company to new heights.
Mr. Madhavkrishna Singhania – Special Executive, J.K. Cement Ltd.
Mr. Madhavkrishna Singhania is an Electrical and Computer Engineer from Carnegie Mellon University, USA. He joined J.K. Cement Ltd. in early 2010 and has been involved in various new initiatives at the Company’s Cement plants in Nimbahera, Mangrol & Gotan. He is currently working on new projects and technology integration. With a technical bent of mind and an obsession for perfection, Mr. Madhavkrishna Singhania is now an integral cog in the J.K. Cement machinery.
Dr. R.G. Bagla - Group Executive President
Mr. R.G. Bagla has over 44 years of experience in the erection, commissioning and control of Cement plants. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Agra University and a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours degree from Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, University of Mumbai. Prior to joining the JKSL Cement Division on August 31, 1968, Mr. Bagla worked at Hindustan Aluminum Corporation as Assistant Engineer from 1963 to 1968. At J.K. Cement, Mr. Bagla is responsible for the overall superintendence of the Cement plants. He is also a life fellow of the Institute of Engineers and the All India Management Association.
Mr. A.K. Saraogi – President, Corporate Affairs & CFO
Mr. A.K. Saraogi has over 25 years of experience in the field of Finance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kanpur University. Mr. Saraogi joined the JKSL Cement Division in 1978.
Mr. V.P. Singh – President - Marketing (J.K. White Cement)
Mr. V.P. Singh did his MA (Economics) from the University of Mumbai. He started his career with Dunlop India Ltd. in 1960 in the Marketing Division and later joined Grasim Industries Ltd. in 1985.He has 40 years of experience in the field of Sales & Marketing. Mr. Singh joined J.K. White Cement in July, 2007 as President – Marketing.
Mr. B.K. Arora – President, J.K. White Cement Works
Mr. B.K. Arora holds a Bachelor of Science Engineering (Mechanical) degree from Institute of Technology, Benaras Hindu University. He has over 34 years of experience in the Cement industry. Prior to joining the JKSL Cement Division on October 16, 1975, Mr. Arora worked with Jaypur Udyog Limited as Mechanical Engineer from April 1971 until October 1975. At J.K. Cement, he is responsible for the overall operations of the White Cement Plant.
Mr. M.P. Rawal - President (Technical and Management Services)
Mr. Rawal has over 37 of years experience in the field of planning, machine designs, drawings, Plant commissioning and project execution in respect of Cement and allied building materials. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree from L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad. Prior to joining the JKSL Cement Division on March 11, 1978, Mr. Rawal worked with Digvijay Cements Limited as Mechanical Engineer (Planning and Development) from April 1967 until March 1978. At J.K. Cement, Mr. Rawal is responsible for customer focus planning and customer service related activities, designing of training programmes, conducting energy and fuel audits at Cement plants, designing systems for plants and overseeing export of White Cement and other building materials.