Board Of Directors
Rajshree Pathy
Promoter/Chairperson (DIN: 00001614)
She was the first woman President of Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) (2004-2005). She was the President of the South Indian Sugar Mills Association (SISMA), (1995-1997) & (2007-2009), the premier association of sugar factories in South India. She has contributed to the sugar industry’s growth and government policies by being part of the Confederation of Indian Industry. As the Vice Chairperson of the National Committee on Sugar, she has pushed for wide sweeping reforms in the heavily controlled industry.
A commerce graduate and an alumnus of the Owner President Management Programme of the Harvard University, USA. Her dynamic role in industry has been recognized in her selection as one of the hundred “Global Leaders for Tomorrow” for 1996 by the World Economic Forum, Geneva. She was awarded the Eisenhower fellowship in 2000.
She has been conferred with Padmashri Award in the field of Trade and Industry by the Government of India in the year 2013.
Under her leadership, the Rajshree group of companies has grown to include Travel, Natural Health Care, biotechnology and education in the field of visual art and design.
R. Varadarajan
Wholetime Director (DIN:0001738)
R. Varadarajan (DIN:0001738) has been associated with Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Limited (RSCL) since its inception in 1987. With a Master’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in English Literature, he has spearheaded the project team in RSCL progressing from sugar to alcohol, from organic fertilizer to cogeneration of power and bio-products.
He has vast experience in coordinating and managing diverse activities to execute Greenfield projects, from strategic and financial planning to technical and commercial operations. He has played a key role in the acquisition of sugar factories and integrating management cultures and operations. Under his dynamic leadership RSCL became the first integrated sugar complex in India to be certified as an ISO 9001: 2000 company for all its products ranging from sugar, alcohol, power, organic manure and bio-products and the first sugar company in India to register a co-generation power plant as a Clean Development Mechanism with the UNFCCC and trade in Carbon Credits.
He has extensive global experience in conducting ground studies to assess economic and commercial potential of agro-businesses.
He is an active member of industry associations both at the state and national levels. He has been Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry, Coimbatore Zone and Member of the Tamil Nadu State Council.
He is currently Vice President of South Indian Sugars Mills Association – SISMA and Executive Committee Member of Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Mills Association – ISMA. He is also the current President of Coimbatore Management Association.
He has had a brief stint as Head, Faculty of Management Studies of the PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore where he had undertaken a special assignment in designing and implementing a three year undergraduate management programme to groom future Chief Executive Officers of Family Owned Businesses.
With a keen interest in education he is on the Governing Board, Academic Councils and Boards of Studies of several colleges and management institutes.
Sheilendra Bhansali
Independent Director (Din 00595312)
Mr. Sheilendra Bhansali, is a Chartered Accountant who graduated with a Commerce degree from PSG College of Arts and Science in 1985 and earned his Chartered Accountant qualification in 1987.
As a partner at M/s Kumbhat & Co LLP., with offices in Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Mumbai, he oversees internal audits, management consulting, and financial planning.
Additionally, Mr. Sheilendra serves on the boards of various companies and acts as a Trustee for a couple of charitable trusts, with a special focus on education and medical relief.
K. Ilango
Independent Director (Din: 00124115)
Mr. K. Ilango holds the position of Managing Director at RSM Autokast Private Limited., Coimbatore, a company specializing in Auto Components manufacturing. He was honored as outstanding Alumni by PSG Charities in 2010, following his graduation with a Bachelor of Engineering from Government College of Technology in 1985.
His notable leadership roles include Chairmanship of CII Coimbatore Zone in 2014-15 and Founding Presidency of TiE, Coimbatore Chapter. Additionally, he served as President of CODISSIA (The Coimbatore District Small Industries Association) from 2008 to 2010. He currently holds positions as a member of the Governing Council of CODISSIA Intec Technology Centre and Director of CODISSIA Industrial Park Ltd.
Mr. Ilango has made significant contributions at the national and international levels, having served as the National President of Round Table India (2001-02), Chairman of the Asia Pacific Region of Round Table International (2002-03), and Chairman of the World Council of Service Clubs (WOCO). He presently serves as a Trustee and Chairman of the Round Table India Foundation.
Moreover, Mr. Ilango chaired the Board of Governors of Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 2010 to 2016. He also held the position of Secretary at the Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers Association (TECA) and served as the Past President of the Coimbatore District Table Tennis Association.
S. Vasudevan
Independent Director (Din: 01567080)
Mr. S. Vasudevan, with a 40-year professional experience, has the following profile:
From 1988 to 1993, he was part of the core team of professionals that launched Sanmar Group’s property development business.
Between 1993 and 2005, he joined the Senior Management of A.C. Muthiah-SPIC Group, initiating MAC Property Development Limited and developing Chennai’s first commerce park (a group of commercial buildings). As Managing Director of the Group Company SICAL Logistics, he developed the Container Freight Station (CFS) and Coal handling facility at Ennore.
In 2006, he led the launch of DLF Group’s IT/ITES SEZ in Chennai as Chief Executive (Southern Region).
From 2007 to 2018, he spearheaded the first integrated township project near Chennai City as Director (Operations) with Embassy Group.
Utilizing his Chartered Accountant expertise, he handled fund raising and debt restructuring in all assignments.
S. krishnaswami
Independent Director (Din: 08530320)
Joined Tubes and Malleables Ltd in 1963 and was its General Manager until 1994 when inducted as Wholetime Director, SICAL. Tubes and Malleable Limited later merged with SICAL.
Served as Director (Marketing), Swastik Pipes Ltd, Delhi until 2003; between 2003 and 2006 was Group President
Vijay Group of Companies, Bangalore; from 2008 to 2018 was President, Unicorn Scaffolding (P) Ltd, Delhi and its group companies.
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Was Managing Trustee of Coimbatore Yoga Centre affiliated to Bihar School of Yoga (BSY), Munger, Bihar.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL:
Joined Rotary in 1967 and became District Governor 1989–1990. Presently a member of the Rotary Club of Madras and doing several world community service projects in India and abroad. Have attended 29 Rotary Conventions annually in many cities in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, UK, Japan and in cities in Asia such as Singapore, Bangkok and Seoul. Was a GSE (Group Study Exchange) Team Leader to Denmark in 1986 and through contacts with Rotarians there obtained over one million doses of polio and measles vaccines to be administered to infants below 5 years of age within Rotary District 320. Also through contacts with Japanese Rotarians was able to obtain over one million doses of polio vaccines in 1985.
Currently – Advisor, Srivalli Varadaraj Matric Higher Secondary School, Varadaraj Nagar, Theni District.
SPORTS: Keen sportsman in cricket and badminton. Cricket: Represented school and colleges and was Captain of Presidency College Cricket Team, Madras and later Stanes Cricket Team, Coimbatore.
Badminton: Coimbatore District Badminton Doubles Champion and Tamil Nadu State Veteran Doubles Badminton champion.