Board of Directors

Mr. Venu Srinivasan is an accomplished engineer and an MBA graduate from Purdue University in the USA. He took over as the CEO of Sundaram-Clayton, the holding company of TVS Motor, in 1979 and is widely credited with revolutionising the two-wheeler industry in India. His introduction of joint ventures and new generation two-wheelers in India paved the way for the Indian companies to become world-class and manufacture exceptional products with a commitment to excellence and a imbibe culture of innovation. He has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit from the President of the Republic of Korea in 2014, the JRD Tata Corporate Leadership Award from the All-India Management Association in 2004, and the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awards from the President of India in 2010 and 2020, respectively. He was also the first Indian industrialist to receive the Deming ‘Distinguished Service Award for Dissemination and Promotion Overseas’ in 2019 for his contributions to Total Quality Management (TQM). Currently, Mr. Srinivasan serves as the Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company.

Mr. Sudarshan Venu graduated with Honours from the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology at the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Wharton School, both also, from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he completed a Master’s degree in International Technology Management from the Warwick Manufacturing Group, a department of the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. During his Master’s program, Mr. Venu gained a hands-on experience in the die casting division of Sundaram-Clayton Limited and TVS Motor Company Limited. He has been instrumental in driving TVS Motor’s international expansion into Africa, ASEAN, and Latin America. Mr. Venu has been recognized as the GenNext leader of India Inc. by Forbes India, a leading business magazine. He is currently the Managing Director of TVS Motor Company Limited and TVS Holdings Limited.

In 1984, Mr. Radhakrishnan embarked on his professional journey as a management trainee with the group. From 1984 to 1995, he held several positions in Sundaram-Clayton Ltd, during which the brakes division won both the Deming Application Prize and the Japan Quality Medal. Subsequently, in the year 2000, Mr. Radhakrishnan joined TVS Motor Company as the head of business planning and has been serving as the company’s CEO since August 2008.

Mr. B. Sriram is an accomplished professional with a remarkable career. He is a Certificated Associate of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (formerly The Indian Institute of Bankers), Mumbai, and has a Diploma in International Law & Diplomacy from the Indian Academy of International Law & Diplomacy, New Delhi, as well as, an AIMA Diploma in Management from the All India Management Association, New Delhi. He is an Honours Graduate and also holds a Master’s Degree in Physics from St Stephen’s College, Delhi University.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sriram has held various executive positions, including Managing Director & CEO of IDBI Bank and Managing Director of State Bank of India from July 2014 to June 2018. He began his career with State Bank of India as a Probationary Officer in December 1981 and has undertaken key roles within the Bank and the Group in areas such as Credit and Risk, Retail, Operations, IT, Treasury, Investment Banking, and International Operations.

Mr. Sriram is currently on the board of ICICI Bank as an Independent Director and also as a member/ Chairman of various committees of the bank. He also serves as an Independent Director on the board of several other companies. In addition, he has also taken on a few advisory positions.

Mr. R Gopalan is a knowledgeable and accomplished individual who has contributed significantly to the development of the financial sector in India. He is an experienced individual who has held several notable positions throughout his career. He currently serves as a member of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), which falls under the control of the Prime Minister. Prior to his role at PESB, Mr. Gopalan served as the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India until his retirement in July 2012. During his tenure, he effectively represented India in various international forums, including G-20 meetings, ADB, World Bank, and IMF meetings. He brought about numerous changes to the functioning of the capital markets and introduced new policy measures in infrastructure. Before serving as the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Mr. Gopalan held the role of the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, where he oversaw banking, insurance, and pension reforms. In this role, he supported Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Insurance Companies, and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) through policy guidelines, legislative and other administrative changes, monitored their performance, and formulated policies for NBFCs, private banks, and foreign banks. He also coordinated between the industry, banks, and financial institutions, and participated actively in various Ministerial Meetings of WTO for Trade Negotiations. Mr. Gopalan holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Boston University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Management from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Ms. Kalpana Unadkat is a skilled Solicitor who is registered with the Bombay Incorporated Law Society and the Law Society of England & Wales. She is a Partner at Khaitan & Co, Mumbai, and is known for her expertise in cross-border joint ventures, private acquisitions and disposals, commercial contracts, compliance issues, and corporate governance laws. Kalpana is highly regarded for her practical solutions and advice to clients who want to establish the business in India. During her time at Ashurst, she played a key role in building the firm’s India practice and established teams in Germany, Milan, Paris, and Singapore. Kalpana is an acknowledged expert on corporate governance principles and provides guidance on board effectiveness, leadership, organisational climate, and decision-making. She has led numerous workshops and trained over 300 directors with a comprehensive approach to director development.