
Board & Committees
The board & its committees.
The composition of the Board of Directors and the structure of its statutory committees, which oversee audit, remuneration, stakeholder relations and risk.
Board of Directors
8 directors
Shri U.S. Bhartia has over 4 decades of experience of Business management. He is a graduate in commerce, with honours, from Kolkata University. Shri Bhartia has been awarded the lifetime achievement award in Business leadership for the India Chemical Sector by the Economic Times in October, 2024, a true testament to his commitment and visionary leadership. He has immense knowledge of the industry in which the Company operates and its business operations. He is involved in the day-to-day management of the IGL Group and takes keen interest in all the ongoing projects right from conception and planning till its execution and has been guiding the activities of the Company all through. He is a dynamic leader with a consistent focus on delivering value to all stakeholders. Further, his expertise and skills have contributed effectively to the growth of the Company. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of India Glycols Limited and IGL Spirits Limited and also Director & Chairman of Hindustan Wires Limited, Kashipur Holdings Limited and Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Private Limited. He also holds Directorship in Polylink Polymers (India) Limited, KHL Finance Limited, IGL Finance Limited, IGL Infrastructure Private Limited, Ajay Commercial Co. Private Limited, JB Trustee Private Limited, Lund and Blockley Private Limited, PB Trustee Private Limited, J Boseck & Co. Private Limited, JB Commercial Co. Private Limited, PJ Trustee Private Limited, USB Trustee Private Limited, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, IGL Chem International Pte. Ltd. and IGL Chem International USA LLC. Further, he is a Designated Partner in Pragya Bhartia Barwale Beneficiary LLP, Jayshree Bhartia Beneficiary LLP, Pooja Jhaver Beneficiary LLP and Uma Shankar Bhartia Beneficiary LLP.

Ms. Pragya Bhartia Barwale holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and International Relations from Brown University, USA and a Master of Science degree in Development Economics from the University of Oxford, U.K. She has a rich experience of over 18 years encompassing various aspects of the business including Strategic Planning, Technology and Project Management. She has been a part of the Ennature Biopharma Division of India Glycols Limited (IGL) since its inception in 2009 and has worked closely on all aspects of the division from operations to product development, strategic partnerships, marketing and overall strategy. She also has a good understanding of management and governance, finance, marketing and business Strategy etc.
She has been successfully leading the business operations of Ennature Biopharma division of IGL, driving it to achieve a revenue of over Rs. 200 Crores. She has played a pivotal role in identifying strategic growth opportunities and steering the division's expansion into the high-margin Branded Nutraceutical Ingredients segment. By prioritizing investment in R & D and clinical science for new product development, she has significantly reduced the division's reliance on traditional plant-based APIs and nicotine & its derivatives.
Ms. Pragya Bhartia Barwale had been instrumental in expanding the nutraceutical business across multiple geographies, establishing a strong leadership position in Thiocolchicoside, a key plant-based active pharmaceutical ingredient. Under her guidance, the manufacturing plant's capacity of India Glycols Limited had been significantly enhanced, and the cost of key products optimized, resulting in improved margins. She is Director of India Glycols Limited, Kashipur Holdings Limited, Polylink Polymers (India) Limited, KHL Finance Limited, IGL Infrastructure Private Limited, Ajay Commercial Co. Private Limited, JB Trustee Private Limited, Lund and Blockley Private Limited, PB Trustee Private Limited. Further, she is a Designated Partner in Pragya Bhartia Barwale Beneficiary LLP.

Ms. Pooja Jhaver holds an Honours degree in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, a second Bachelor's degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford, and a postgraduate qualification in International and Comparative Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. This strong academic foundation has shaped her strategic and analytical approach to leadership and governance.
She serves as a Director on the Boards of several public limited companies, including Hindustan Wires Ltd., KHL Finance Limited and Kashipur Holdings Limited, bringing sound business judgment and a keen understanding of corporate governance. She also serves as Chairperson of Nirmal Bhartia School, reflecting her ability to lead institutions with clarity of vision and a strong sense of accountability. Ms. Jhaver's cross-sector experience across finance, education and institutional leadership, positions her as a valuable member of the Board. She is Director of Hindustan Wires Limited, Kashipur Holdings Limited, KHL Finance Limited, Ajay Commercial Co. Private Limited, JB Trustee Private Limited, JB Commercial Co. Private Limited, PJ Trustee Private Limited, USB Trustee Private Limited Further, she is a Designated Partner in Pooja Jhaver Beneficiary LLP.

Shri Akshay Bansal is a graduate in Hospital Administration and holds Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), from Devi Ahilya University, Indore. He has further strengthened his management credentials through a Certificate Programme in General Management (CPGM) from the Institute of Management Studies, Lucknow.
He is a seasoned leader with close to 26 years experience across the pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and nicotine industries. He has deep expertise in manufacturing operations, international commercial strategy, supply chain management, business development, product innovation and organizational change management. His portfolio includes driving strategic initiatives across the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Nicotine, Nutraceuticals, and Finished Dosage Form segments, working extensively across both Indian and global markets. Over the course of his career, he has held cross-functional leadership responsibility spanning Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing and New Product Development. As Head Sales and Marketing (Ennature Bio Pharma Division) of India Glycols Limited, he played a central role in shaping and executing business strategies aimed at long-term growth, profitability and operational excellence. Over his career, he has been associated with several leading organizations, including Mankind Pharma Ltd, Glenmark Generics Ltd., Dishman Group, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Orchid Pharma in various senior capacities.

Malay Memani is based in New Delhi, India, and brings a combination of international academic training and hands-on industry experience across financial analysis and industrial goods manufacturing.
He completed his schooling at The Shri Ram School, Aravali, and went on to earn a BSc (Hons) in Economics and Management from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He subsequently completed an MSc in Analytics and Management from London Business School, equipping him with a strong quantitative and strategic decision-making foundation. Early in his career, he worked as an Analyst at Lighthouse Funds, where he closely tracked the consumer goods sector, developing deep expertise in industry analysis, market trends, and investment evaluation. He currently leads Autometers Energitec Limited (AEL), a young and rapidly growing company in the capital goods space focused on clean energy and renewables. Under his leadership, AEL has built a strong presence in custody metering, flow control and gas conditioning solutions, with growing capabilities in green hydrogen, and holds key certifications from prestigious institutions globally. He has played a key role in AEL's international expansion, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, strengthening the company's global footprint and customer relationships in these regions. His blend of financial analysis experience, advanced analytical training, and operational leadership in the energy and capital goods sector positions him to contribute meaningfully to board-level strategic and governance discussions. He is also whole -time Director in Autometers Energitec Limited, Tormene Autometers India Private Limited, KNM Advisory Private Limited and Sunday Wellness Private Limited

Ms. Shukla Wassan is having rich and diverse career spanning over 3 decades. Her wide-ranging areas of expertise includes Joint Venture, Refranchising, Strategic Alliances, Fund Structuring, Intellectual Property, Indirect Taxation, Competition Law, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, POSH and Corporate Social Responsibilities. She is a prominent speaker in seminars and international conferences. She is also Committee Member of various industry forums including Cll and FICCI with leadership roles in community organization. She is a recipient of the ICCA Excellence Award 2019 in the F&B Sector; 'Corporate Lawyer of the Year' by the Annual Women in Compliance Awards-2017 organized by C5 Communications Limited (formerly known as Euroform) a subsidiary of C5 Group Inc., UK. She has also been awarded the Jury award for 'Outstanding Achievement - In house - Female', 2013 and 'General Counsel of the Year (Female)' 2014 by Legal Era. Her team has been awarded 'Best In House Team of the Year - FMCG Category' for the three consecutive years from 2014- 2016 by LegalEra & in 2018 'Best Legal Team of the Year' and 2019 'Initiative of the Year' by India Legal Awards. She has been enlisted in 'World's Leading General Counsel' published by LegalEra in London - November, 2017. She is also Director in India Glycols Limited, GE Power India Limited and Kwality Wall's (India) Limited.

Ms. Shilpa Divekar Nirula brings over three decades of extensive experience in consulting and agribusinesses, having worked with Bayer CropScience, Monsanto, Bunge, KPMG, and Arthur Andersen. At Bayer CropScience, she led Regional Business Strategy for Asia-Pacific and co-led the Global Smallholder Strategy. She served as the Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto India from 2014 to 2018 and also held the position of Managing Director of the publicly listed entity in India.
Since April 2020, Ms. Nirula has been mentoring businesses aiming for turnaround, growth, or startup success and has co-founded AGVAYA LLP, a consulting and advisory firm focused on the agriculture and food value chain. Ms. Nirula serves on the Boards of AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited, GMM Pfaudler Limited, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Private Limited, and Grow Indigo Private Limited. She also serves as an advisor to Omnivore, an agri-tech-focused venture capital fund. Ms. Nirula holds an MBA from S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research and is both a Chartered Accountant and a Cost & Works Accountant. She is also Director in Astrazeneca Pharma India Limited, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited, GMM Pfaudler Limited, Kreditserve Financial Advisory Services Private Limited and Grow Indigo Private Limited.

Ms. Bharati Agarwal has been an accomplished investor, was most recently a Managing Director at TPG, where she co-led investments for India at TPG NewQuest. She has overseen transactions involving over US$1.5B in capital deployed across 20+ companies with industry leading returns. Bharati has served as an investor, board member, and board observer across a range of leading businesses, including iD Fresh Food, FirstCry, Sapphire Foods, Cloudnine Hospitals, Halonix, Citykart, Forus Health, and Cleartrip. Prior to joining TPG, she was a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group and undertook a consulting assignment with the United Nations World Food Programme. Ms. Bharati holds MBA/PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Institute Rank 4, SM Shah Scholar), MSc in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics (PJD Wiles Scholar), and BSc in Economics with a minor in Mathematics and Statistics from St. Xavier's College.
Board Committees
3 committeesTerms of reference and the composition of each committee will be published as they are constituted.
Audit Committee
- Shukla WassanChairperson
- Bharati AgarwalMember
- Malay MemaniMember
- Akshay BansalMember
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
- Pooja JhaverChairperson
- Shukla WassanMember
- Malay MemaniMember
Stakeholders' Relationship Committee
- Uma Shankar BhartiaChairperson
- Bharati AgarwalMember
- Shilpa Divekar NirulaMember
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