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Our Team

Acoris is supervised by a professional team of seasoned executives, chemical engineers and internationally trained scientists.


    

Jai Hiremath, Chairman
Jai Hiremath is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Hikal Ltd. A Chartered Accountant from England and Wales, Mr. Hiremath has more than 30 years of experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. He has completed an advanced management program from Harvard University, USA. Under his leadership, the company has been lauded with awards and certifications for its management, quality, environment and safety control measures. He was awarded the Chemtech Business Leader of the Year award (Chemicals) in 2005. He was nominated as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2000.

Mr. Hiremath is the President of the Indian Chemical Council(ICC) and the Chairman of the Chemical Committee of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He is a member of the Western Regional Council as well as the National Committee on Drugs & Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals & Petrochemicals of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Mr. Hiremath is also a board member of the National Safety Council (NSC) of India.

  
Jai Hiremath
     
Sameer Hiremath, Board Member
Sameer Hiremath holds a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Pune and an MBA and MS degree in Information Technology from Boston University, USA. He has held varied positions in Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing, Project Management and Information Technology at Hikal.

In 2003, Mr. Hiremath was appointed Executive Director of Hikal, responsible for all operational activities. In 2008, he was elevated to the position of Deputy Managing Director. Under his able leadership, the company has made rapid progress.
  
Sameer Hiremath
     

Sham Wahalekar, Board Member
Sham Wahalekar has over 34 years experience as Head of Financial Operations and Company Secretary in reputed organizations. He is M.Com (Hons), L.L.B and ACS by qualification and has extensive experience in Corporate Law and Financial Management. He has served Hikal since its inception.

 
Sham Wahalekar
     

Anish Swadi, Board Member
Anish Swadi joined Hikal in 2005 and currently serves as the Vice President for Business Development. In addition to looking into areas of Corporate Finance, he is responsible for IT and Public Relations. Prior to joining Hikal, he has worked as an International Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Stamford, CT. Anish Swadi holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Finance from Ithaca College, New York.

  
Anish Swadi
     
   
 
  Acoris is a 100% subsidiary of Hikal Ltd., a provider of Active Ingredients, Intermediates and R&D services.