Board of Directors

Making overall decisions on policies as well as providing oversight



1. Ms. Jayashree Nair - Managing Director

Ms. Jayashree Nair has been at the helm of BDH Industries Limited for the last five decades. Under her guidance and leadership, the Company has registered exponential growth in the business. She has in-depth knowledge & expertise of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and General Business Management of the Company. Nair has a rich and varied experience in the Indian pharmaceutical industry and as the Managing Director and Chairperson of the Company, she brings her passion, vast repertoire of wisdom and technical know how to build a world class organisation.


2. Mr. Suresh C. Kachhara - Joint Managing Director

Mr. Suresh C. Kachhara, is a BCom, LLb. (Gen.), FCA and MIIA (USA) and has been in the business since 1978 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Under his guidance, the Company’s operations have expanded horizontally over the globe and he has contributed significantly towards the growth of the Company. He has been director of the Company since 1990 and is the current Joint Managing Director. His experience comprises the areas of finance, taxation, international business and overall business activity. Mr. Kachhara has a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has been actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the Company.


3. Ms. Karthika Nair

Ms. Karthika Nair, is a Non-Executive Director and has been associated with BDH Industries since 1994. She holds an M.Sc (Genetics) and MMS (Marketing) from University of Mumbai and Leading Change (Harvard). Prior to joining BDH Industries, Ms Nair has worked with leading Multinational Pharmaceutical companies and Indian pharmaceutical firms in Product Management.


4. Dr. Mitul Patel

Dr. Mitul Patel holds qualifications of MBBS and M.D PAED. He has 15 years of clinical experience specialising in childcare, case management and communication. He is practising in consulting child and newborn specialists. He has developed individualised treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions and diseases. He analyses lab tests and blood work to identify abnormalities and prescribe medication to treat chronic and non-chronic life-threatening illnesses. Dr Patel is a pillar of strength in the local community, often helping the less fortunate and those who require medical aid urgently. His skills coupled with his medical expertise would benefit the company


5. Mr. Suresh Chandra Kookada

Mr. Suresh Chandra Kookada is a practising Chartered Accountant. He holds the qualification of B.Com and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). He is the proprietor of M/s Suresh Kookada & Co. Chartered Accountants. He has experience of over 40 years in audits, taxation and corporate matters. His skills, expertise and rich experience will benefit the company.


6. Mr. Prabhakar Dalal

Mr. Prabhakar Dalal holds qualifications of M.Com, LL.B and is a certified associate in banking (CAIIB). He is a highly experienced banker in commercial and development banking with 37 years if experience and extensive international exposure across the globe. He has also led Exim Bank’s consulting teams to the SAARC Development Fund reactivation of their investment and infrastructure windows and to the Nigerian Exim Bank. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in Foreign Exchange and Risk Management (PGDFERM) and is a fellow member of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (FIIBF). Mr Prabhakar Dallal has served as Exim Bank’s Resident Representative for Africa based in Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire) and Johannesburg (South Africa). His background, skills and rich experience will benefit the company.



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