Nikhil

Nikhil Kumar

Srivastava

Chairman

Nikhil Srivastava is a seasoned investment professional and the Partner & Managing Director, Head of India Private Equity at PAG—one of Asia’s leading alternative investment managers with over USD 55 billion in assets under management. He played a pivotal role in establishing PAG’s India office. Prior to this, he spent nearly a decade at KKR across India, Singapore, and the United States. His career also includes investment banking at Goldman Sachs and being an early employee at Inphi (NYSE: IPHI).
A distinguished academic, Nikhil holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from BITS-Pilani, where he graduated as a University Gold Medalist. He is also the author of multiple patents.

Thimmaiah

Thimmaiah

Napanda P

MD & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Thimmaiah has over 29 years of experience in the automotive industry. He was previously associated with Meritor Commercial Vehicle Systems India Private, Honeywell Turbo (India) Private Limited, Cummins India Limited and Tata Cummins Limited. He received the Economic Times award for most promising business leaders of Asia 2020-2021 and received the outstanding achievement award at Meritor in 2015.

Aswin

Aswin

Vikram

Director

Aswin Vikram is a highly accomplished private equity professional with extensive experience across the investment lifecycle, including due diligence, deal execution, debt financing, portfolio management, and exit strategies. With a career spanning management consulting and private equity since 2009, he brings a strategic and analytical approach to business growth and value creation.
An alumnus of IIM Bangalore (MBA) and IIT Madras (B.Tech), Aswin has a strong foundation in finance and business strategy. His expertise lies in driving high-impact investment decisions and delivering long-term value for stakeholders.

Sumit

Sumit Mohan

Nadgir

Director

Sumit Nadgir is a seasoned leader with a strong track record in private equity, corporate leadership, and business transformation. Currently a Managing Director at PAG, he has previously served as CEO of HiCare Services Pvt. Ltd. and Managing Director at True North Co. With extensive experience across investment management and operational leadership, Sumit has played a key role in driving business growth and strategic decision-making.
His career includes leadership roles at India Value Fund Advisors (IVFA), Bain & Company, and Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., bringing deep expertise in investment strategy, corporate turnarounds, and operational efficiency. He is an alumnus of IIM Calcutta (MBA) and College of Engineering Pune (COEP) (B.E.).

Kamlesh

Kamlesh

Vikamsey

Independent Director

CA Kamlesh Shivji Vikamsey is a distinguished Chartered Accountant with over four decades of experience in auditing, taxation, corporate advisory, and business consulting. He is a Senior Partner at KKC & Associates LLP (formerly Khimji Kunverji & Co LLP), a firm with a legacy of over 80 years in financial and strategic advisory services.
Kamlesh has held prominent leadership roles in global and national financial oversight bodies. Currently, he serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Independent Advisory Oversight Committee (IAOC) of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva. He is also a member of the Oversight Advisory Committee (OAC) of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), New York, and the National Advisory Board of Manav Sadhan Vikas Sanstha. Additionally, he serves as a Public Trustee of the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation.
His past leadership positions include serving as Chairperson of audit and advisory committees for esteemed organizations such as UNICEF, IMF, ITU, UNDP, and WMO. He was also a Board Member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Kamlesh has played a pivotal role in shaping global financial governance, including being appointed by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the Steering Committee for Comprehensive Review of Governance and Oversight at the UN.

Sameer

Sameer

Kaji

Independent Director

Sameer Kaji is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in growth strategy, mergers & acquisitions, business transformation, and corporate governance. He has held key leadership roles, including Chairman & Managing Director of RAS Propack Lamipack, where he successfully led the company to an IPO and established a strategic JV with Propack Holding, Switzerland. He has also served as Head of the Promoter Office at Adani Group, Interim CEO & Senior Advisor at Binani Cement/Ultratech Cement, and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company and Edelweiss, leading large-scale restructuring, M&A, and operational turnarounds.
Currently, Sameer is an Independent Director on the boards of Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd., Nuvama Wealth & Investment Ltd., Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd., and Trade Pe Tech Pvt. Ltd. He actively contributes to corporate governance, chairing key committees on audit, risk, stakeholder relations, and ESG. His ability to drive efficiency, optimize cash flow, and mentor next-generation leaders continues to make him a trusted advisor across industries.