Our Board Of Directors
Dr. R.P. Singh,
Chairman
Dr. Singh obtained his Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Extension from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi in 1966 and immediately thereafter joined the faculty of Bihar Agricultural College Sabour (Bhagalpur) in 1966 and Haryana Agrcultural University, Hissar in 1971. He Joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi in 1976 and was placed on the teaching faculty of the Division of Agricultural Extension, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi. He retired from I.A.R.I. in 1996 as Principal Scientist/ Sr. Training Specialist.
Dr. Singh has to his credit over 105 scientific research publications in recognized scientific and professional journals. He has authored/edited 6 books, and 115 technical papers. He has participated in many national and international conferences and presented several papers. Over 23 M.Sc. and 17 Ph.D. students received degrees under his Chairmanship.
Dr. Singh has more than 20 years of experience of agricultural extension, development and advisory work. His main concern over these years has been on effective and speedy transfer of proven agricultural technology to the target clienteles by persuasive means following appropriate extension methods and approaches so as to narrow the gap between the available technology and its adoption by the farmers. His concern all these years has been not only with providing technical know-how to the users but also feed-back to the source.
Dr. Singh served the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, the foremost Institute in India in the fields of research, higher education, training and extension as Senior Extension Officer and In charge of Field Advisory Unit looking after field extension activities of the institute, rendering technical advice and guidance to farmers, extension workers, subject matter specialists and others in matters concerning agricultural/rural development. He remained actively involved in planning, organization, execution, supervision, coordination, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in respect of agricultural extension programmes like Operational Research Projects and Lab to Land Programme undertaken by the Institute. These programmes aimed at promoting large-scale adoption of the new technology generated by the Institute, particularly with respect to high-yielding varieties of different crops and their recommended package of practices and multiple cropping under assured and limited input conditions with added emphasis on oilseeds, pulses and vegetables.
Among other extension activities Dr. Singh remained actively involved in the organization of Agricultural Science Fairs and production of extension literature for the use of mainly extension workers and farmers.
Besides teaching, research and extension work, Dr. Singh's major responsibility had been on planning, organizing, coordinating and conducting training programmes for senior level officers, subject matter specialists, extension workers, farmers and others directly or indirectly concerned with agricultural/rural development. He has directed/ coordinated more than 50 training course including some international courses.
Dr. R.P Singh has been associated with the Company since August 2005 and is the Chairman of IKF Technologies Limited and also Director in a Public Limited Company. He is a member of Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee. Dr. R.P Singh is the Non Executive Director and holds no shares in the Company.
Pradeep Kumar,
Director
Pradeep is a B.Tech from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from IIM Ahmadabad. He has a rich knowledge and vast experience in the field of Strategic Planning and Management. He is practicing as an Independent Management Consultant in the area of Strategy and Structure.
Mr. Kumar has been associated with the Company as a Non Executive Director since May 2005. He holds a Directorship in a Public Limited Company He is the Chairman of Audit Committee and Shareholders/Investors Committee besides being a member of Remuneration Committee.
Gajanand Gupta,
Director
Mr. Gupta is a Chartered Accountant and completed the same in the year 1992. He possesses much knowledge and expertise in the field of finance, taxation and law related matters. Mr. Gajanand Gupta is a qualified Chartered Accountant with 16 years experience. He is well versed with the various industries scenario.
He is holding a directorship in the Company since October 31st, 2006 as a Non Executive Director. He is the Director in a Public Limited Company. He is the member of Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Dr. B.B.L. Madhukar,
Director
has been appointed as an independent Director of the company w.e.f. 30.03.2010 to share his experience. Dr. Madhukar is a Law graduate(Gold Medalist), having Master degree in Economics(Gold Medalist) and History (First class). He has also done Ph.D. in Economic Development and got management degree from Henley Management College(London). He was awarded Udyog Ratna as best Chief Executive of the year for his contribution. He has vast knowledge and experience in corporate sector over four decades and making a contribution in fields of treasury, Investment, risk management function, International Business and leadership. He has worked with the world's best corporate groups and also holding a senior management positions with many Govt. companies like MMTC Ltd., Neelanchal Ispat Nigam Ltd., Mica Trading corporation of India, MMTC Transnational Pte limited - Singapur, HMT Ltd., Eagle Flask Industries limited(BIFR Appointee). He worked as a member of CIS Chamber. He does't hold any shares of company.
Pradeep Dutta,
Executive Director
Mr. Dutta holds a Masters of Economics with specialization in Industrial Economics. Upon completion of his studies, Mr. Dutta had started his career in the year 1972 as a Research Assistant with Monopoly Restrictive Trade Practices under Department of Company Law, Govt. of India. In 1974, he joined Indian Tourism Development Corporation as Asst. Manager Planning and Development and became General Manager (Corporate Planning, Development & Consultancy Service).
Mr.Dutta has been associated with IKF Technologies as an Executive Director since January 25, 2005. Since 2005 till date, Mr. Dutta, with his deep insight and varied experience provides guidance in the overall activities of the company. He plays a major role in formulating the business policies and decision making of the company. Mr. Dutta is a man of perfection and his vision is well defined towards the growth and success of the company. His incalculable career achievements can not be limited in few lines. He is a member of Shareholder's Grievance Committee. He is a Director in Tech DNA Solutions Limited. He does not hold any shares in the Company.
Mukesh Goyal,
CEO
Is a commerce graduate from Delhi University. He is Chartered Accountant by profession. Mr. Goyal possesses much knowledge and expertise for more than 8 years in the field of finance, taxation and law related matters. He has served various organizations mainly from IT, education, finance, real estate and pharmacy industries.
Manoj Rungta,
Cheif Operating Officer(COO)
Commerce graduate from Calcutta university. Started career with distribution business. Later mover to media and export import. From last 10 years associated with IT & ITES industry. Core expertise in commercial and infrastructure development. Total working experience is 15 years.
mrungta@ikf.net.in
Debarat Biswas,
Head (BPO)
has joined IKF Technologies as Head of BPO Operations since August 2009. Debarat brings along with him vast experience of 16 years in Telecom, BPO and Hospitality Industry. His previous employers have been Airtel, Idea, Reliance Infocomm, Essar and Quality Inn. In his last assignment he had been heading the Kolkata Centre and nationally handling accounts of Tata Teleservices and MTS for Aegis (Essar BPO) in the capacity of Associate Vice President. Academically, Debarat is a Post Graduate in Systems Management.
debarat.biswas@ikf.net.in
Vijay Agarwal,
Head Corporate Finance
vijay.agarwal@ikf.net.in
Sakshi Agarwal,
Company secretary
cs@ikf.net.in
