EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Ashok Gupta is a visionary first-generation entrepreneur with an impressive career spanning over 45 years in the manufacturing and trading of telecommunication and allied products. He ventured into the mobile phone and related industries over 38 years ago and founded Optiemus Infracom Limited in 1993, driven by a mission to make advanced technology accessible to all.
Mr. Gupta combines strong entrepreneurial acumen with active involvement in key managerial roles. Over the years, he has promoted several companies within the telecom and allied sectors, playing a pivotal role in shaping their strategic direction.
His foresight and leadership have been instrumental in the continued growth and success of the Optiemus Group. Mr. Gupta firmly believes that the future is in India. He envisions making India the global leader in electronics manufacturing and trading.
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NON-EXECUTIVE & NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Neetesh Gupta holds Master Degree in Business Management from Nottingham University, England and has rich experience in telecommunication sector. He possesses more than 10 years of experience in both technical and operational processes related to new product development, product sourcing and procurement across mobile phones, mobile accessories, IOT products.
As a leader, he is committed to empowering businesses, people, and the nation alike by harnessing the full potential of “Make In India”. He not only leads but shapes the future with a comprehensive grasp of technology, a global network, and a relentless pursuit of innovation.
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NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
(B SC., L.L.B., FCS, DCL, FCPS)
Mr. Naresh Kumar Jain is a highly accomplished professional with over four decade of experience in legal affairs, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance, including more than three and half decades in senior leadership roles. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries – Kenya. Throughout his career, he has held esteemed positions such as the Company Secretary, the Director – Legal in listed entities and as the Secretary & CEO of ICSI, Chairman of NIRC–ICSI, and Council Member of ICSI.
Mr. Jain has been actively associated with key regulatory, government and industry bodies, including the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, SEBI, and ASSOCHAM. A recognized thought leader, he is a sought-after speaker at domestic and global platforms such as INSOL, OECD and World Bank and has authored several articles on various topics including oard and corporate governance sustainability, corporate compliance management etc.. His continued contributions have significantly shaped corporate policy and promoted best practices in governance, both nationally and internationally. He is currently an Independent Director on multiple Boards and a Corporate Advisor.
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NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Gauri Shankar holds bachelor degree in Science and Commerce. He has over 40 years of meritorious experience in the field of BANKING and FINANCE, with extensive expertise in both domestic and international banking operations. He has served as Managing Director and CEO of Punjab National Bank and also served Punjab National Bank as Executive Director. Before joining PNB, he was also CFO of Bank of India. He is at present, a member of External Experts’ Committee of Infomerics Valuation & Rating Pvt. Ltd. (Credit Rating Agency). He is also serving as an Independent DIrector on the Board of various renowned companies, which include NBFCs, manufacturing and services.
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NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Srivastava is a Post Graduate in Commerce, Bachelor in Law, and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He is the Managing Director of Rana Corporate Advisors Pvt. Ltd. and serves as a Public Interest Director at the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Ltd., Mumbai. He has earlier served as a Public Interest Director at the Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India Ltd., Mumbai.
With over 35 years of professional experience, Mr. Srivastava has rich expertise in corporate governance and regulatory compliance, and is well-versed with the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other corporate laws. He has also worked in senior capacities as Company Secretary and CFO in reputed organizations.
He is an active member of ASSOCHAM and the Merchant Chamber of Uttar Pradesh, and has held leadership positions as Chairman of NIRC of ICSI and Chairman of Kanpur Chapter of ICSI.
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NON-EXECUTIVE INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
(LL.B., FCS, B.Com)
Ms. Ritu Goyal is a lawyer and Fellow Member of ICSI with a Master’s in Law, has over 17 years of expertise in Corporate and Civil Litigation, White Collar Crimes, Contract Management, Intellectual Property, Compliance, Governance, Restructuring, Finance, and Branding. She is acting as Managing Partner of Naks & Associates (Advocates & Solicitors), a Pan-India law firm with presence in over 700 districts.
She served for 7 years as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of a reputed real estate group. She is a regular speaker at multinational companies, professional institutes, and law colleges on topics of corporate governance, workplace rights, and legal awareness. As Founder & President of Pink & Blue – Symbiotic Living, a registered NGO Initiative, she has trained 5,00,000+ professionals on POSH laws and women empowerment.
She has been bestowed with various awards such as “10 Powerful Women Lawyers ”, “25 Most Influential Women”, and received the “Rising Star Award .”
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