Our Team
Leadership
Athar Shahab, Director
Mr. Athar Shahab is the Managing Director of Zuari Industries Limited and has over 33 years of experience in project finance, investments and general management. He has held leadership positions at renowned companies such as L&T, Vedanta, IDFC, AES and ICICI. He serves as a board member of several subsidiaries and joint venture companies of the Group. Mr. Shahab holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from VSS University of Technology, Burla, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He was awarded the Maxi Gold Medal for excellence in marketing.
Gurdeep Singh, Business Head
A leading HR practitioner with rich experience of over 25 years, he has worked for organizations like Dodsal & Punj Lloyd. He played a pivotal role in designing several of the HR practices. A postgraduate in Personnel Management from Pune University, his areas of interest include strategy & leadership management, change management, learning management system, employee relations, wellness and automation.
A leading HR practitioner with rich experience of over 25 years, Mr. Gurdeep Singh has worked for organizations like Dodsal & Punj Lloyd. He has been instrumental in driving HR initiatives that streamline processes and facilitate organizational growth. His career is marked by a track record of creative problem-solving, effective decision-making, and a strong commitment to balancing employee needs with the organization’s mission. A postgraduate in Personnel Management from Pune University, his areas of interest include strategy & leadership management, change management, learning management system, employee relations, wellness and automation.
Gurdeep Singh, Director
Board of Directors
Nitin M. Kantak
Mr. Nitin M. Kantak, is a Chemical Engineer from the Institute of Chemical Technology (Formerly UDCT), Mumbai. He has 39 years of enriched experience in Nitrogenous and Phosphatic fertilizer industry in Plant Operations, Project Management & Commissioning, Process Engineering, and other Technical Services.
Roy Joseph
Mr. Roy Joseph, an MBA graduate from XLRI Jamshedpur, began his career at Bata India, gaining insights into industrial relations. He later contributed to building the Walls Ice Cream plant at HLL. Moving to London with British American Tobacco, he worked in Compensation & Benefits globally. Joining Diageo as CHRO, he led Learning & Development for 18 countries. At BOC, he played a crucial role in the company's restructuring. In his previous stint, as the CHRO of MRF Ltd., he introduced systems and processes to enhance the HR function, creating a diverse and impactful organization.
Naveen Kumar Kapoor
Mr. Naveen Kumar Kapoor has done his Masters of Business Administration from Himachal Pradesh University. With over 35 years of experience in Agri business, Mr. Kapoor has worked in companies engaged in the seeds business. Mr. Kapoor's professional experience includes diverse functional responsibilities in finance, sales and marketing, supply chain and international trade.
Jeetej (Jeet) Jandu
Mr. Jeetej (Jeet) Jandu, CEO of India Trade and Investment, actively promotes bilateral trade and foreign direct investment between India, the EU, and the United Kingdom. As a Business Specialist for the UK government, he focuses on key sectors such as Maritime, Advanced Manufacturing, and Automotive, contributing to the Economic Trade Partnership. Jeet serves as Senior Consultant to UTAC - Millbrook Proving Ground, a leading centre for automotive testing. Additionally, he holds roles as Director of India Initiatives at Brunel University, Pro-Chancellor at the University of Wolverhampton, and Director of LiNa Energy, a University of Lancaster spin-out specializing in innovative solid-state Sodium battery technology for energy storage.