Audit Committee
Akums complies with Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, pertaining to the constitution of the audit committee.
Composition of the Audit Committee
Kewal Kundanlal Handa is an Independent Director of our Company. He is a qualified management accountant and company
secretary. He holds a master’s degree in commerce from University of Bombay. He has also attended the Senior Management
Programme for Management Development from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is the recipient of The Indian
CFO Awards 2004 for “Excellence in Finance in an MNC.
Nand Lal Kalra is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a master’s degree in science (Physics) from Kurukshetra
University & a bachelor’s degree in law from University of Jodhpur. He has over 36 years of experience as Accountant member
of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as an Income Tax Officer (with Commissioner of Income Tax being his last held
position).
Matangi Gowrishankar is an Independent Director of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts from University of
Madras and Honours Diploma in Industrial Relations and Welfare from Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur.
Previously she has been associated with BP India Services Private Limited as the Director Leadership Academy, with Cummins
India as Human Resource Leader and with International Computers India Limited as Vice-President Human Resource
Department.
Sandeep Jain is the Managing Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (pass) from University of
Delhi. He has been associated with our Company as a co-founder, promoter and a director since April 19, 2004. He has
significant experience in establishing and running large scale pharma manufacturing facilities. Presently, he is the Chairman of
Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries and Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry’s state council,
Uttarakhand.
Sunil Kumar Thakur is a Non-Executive Director of our Company and is a nominee of Ruby QC Investment Holdings Pte.
Ltd. on our Board. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Thames Valley University and a master’s
degree in international business from the University of Delhi. He is currently associated with Quadria Capital Advisors Private
Limited as a partner, where he leads the investments, portfolio management and divestment activities across South-Asia and
also serves on the investment committee of the Quadria Capital
Satwinder Singh is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a bachelor’s
degree in law from Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India (‘ICSI’). He was the past Chairman of Expert Group on Secretarial Standards and Secretarial Standards Committee for
the years 2021 and 2022. He has also held the chairmanship of the Secretarial Standards Board for the years 2019 and 2020.
He was also the Chairman of the Task Force on NCLT/NCLAT for the year 2023.
Nomination & Remuneration Committee
This committee shall identify the persons who are qualified to become directors of the company with the criteria laid down, and recommend to the board, their appointment and removal.
Composition of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee
Nand Lal Kalra is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a master’s degree in science (Physics) from Kurukshetra
University & a bachelor’s degree in law from University of Jodhpur. He has over 36 years of experience as Accountant member
of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as an Income Tax Officer (with Commissioner of Income Tax being his last held
position).
Matangi Gowrishankar is an Independent Director of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts from University of
Madras and Honours Diploma in Industrial Relations and Welfare from Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur.
Previously she has been associated with BP India Services Private Limited as the Director Leadership Academy, with Cummins
India as Human Resource Leader and with International Computers India Limited as Vice-President Human Resource
Department.
Kewal Kundanlal Handa is an Independent Director of our Company. He is a qualified management accountant and company
secretary. He holds a master’s degree in commerce from University of Bombay. He has also attended the Senior Management
Programme for Management Development from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is the recipient of The Indian
CFO Awards 2004 for “Excellence in Finance in an MNC”
Sunil Kumar Thakur is a Non-Executive Director of our Company and is a nominee of Ruby QC Investment Holdings Pte.
Ltd. on our Board. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Thames Valley University and a master’s
degree in international business from the University of Delhi. He is currently associated with Quadria Capital Advisors Private
Limited as a partner, where he leads the investments, portfolio management and divestment activities across South-Asia and
also serves on the investment committee of the Quadria Capital
Satwinder Singh is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a bachelor’s
degree in law from Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India (‘ICSI’). He was the past Chairman of Expert Group on Secretarial Standards and Secretarial Standards Committee for
the years 2021 and 2022. He has also held the chairmanship of the Secretarial Standards Board for the years 2019 and 2020.
He was also the Chairman of the Task Force on NCLT/NCLAT for the year 2023.
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee was formed pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.
Composition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
Sanjeev Jain is the Managing Director of our Company. He has been associated
with our Company as a co-founder, promoter and a director since April 19, 2004. He has significant experience in Indian pharma
industry and managing end to end aspects of CDMO business.
Sandeep Jain is the Managing Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (pass) from University of
Delhi. He has been associated with our Company as a co-founder, promoter and a director since April 19, 2004. He has
significant experience in establishing and running large scale pharma manufacturing facilities. Presently, he is the Chairman of
Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries and Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry’s state council,
Uttarakhand.
Matangi Gowrishankar is an Independent Director of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts from University of
Madras and Honours Diploma in Industrial Relations and Welfare from Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur.
Previously she has been associated with BP India Services Private Limited as the Director Leadership Academy, with Cummins
India as Human Resource Leader and with International Computers India Limited as Vice-President Human Resource
Department.
Nand Lal Kalra is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a master’s degree in science (Physics) from Kurukshetra
University & a bachelor’s degree in law from University of Jodhpur. He has over 36 years of experience as Accountant member
of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as an Income Tax Officer (with Commissioner of Income Tax being his last held
position).
Sunil Kumar Thakur is a Non-Executive Director of our Company and is a nominee of Ruby QC Investment Holdings Pte.
Ltd. on our Board. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Thames Valley University and a master’s
degree in international business from the University of Delhi. He is currently associated with Quadria Capital Advisors Private
Limited as a partner, where he leads the investments, portfolio management and divestment activities across South-Asia and
also serves on the investment committee of the Quadria Capital
Risk Management Committee
The Risk Management Committee was formed voluntarily to formulate and recommend to the board a Risk Management Policy for the company, and to evaluate on regular intervals the risks associated with the business of the company.
Composition of the Risk Management Committee
Sanjeev Jain is the Managing Director of our Company. He has been associated
with our Company as a co-founder, promoter and a director since April 19, 2004. He has significant experience in Indian pharma
industry and managing end to end aspects of CDMO business.
Sandeep Jain is the Managing Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (pass) from University of
Delhi. He has been associated with our Company as a co-founder, promoter and a director since April 19, 2004. He has
significant experience in establishing and running large scale pharma manufacturing facilities. Presently, he is the Chairman of
Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries and Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry’s state council,
Uttarakhand.
Kewal Kundanlal Handa is an Independent Director of our Company. He is a qualified management accountant and company
secretary. He holds a master’s degree in commerce from University of Bombay. He has also attended the Senior Management
Programme for Management Development from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is the recipient of The Indian
CFO Awards 2004 for “Excellence in Finance in an MNC”
Matangi Gowrishankar is an Independent Director of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in arts from University of
Madras and Honours Diploma in Industrial Relations and Welfare from Xavier Labour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur.
Previously she has been associated with BP India Services Private Limited as the Director Leadership Academy, with Cummins
India as Human Resource Leader and with International Computers India Limited as Vice-President Human Resource
Department.
Nand Lal Kalra is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a master’s degree in science (Physics) from Kurukshetra
University & a bachelor’s degree in law from University of Jodhpur. He has over 36 years of experience as Accountant member
of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as an Income Tax Officer (with Commissioner of Income Tax being his last held
position).
Sumeet Sood is the Chief Financial Officer of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University of
Delhi. He is a Chartered Accountant and is registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He was previously
associated with HT Media Limited, Amar Ujala Publications Limited, Airfreight Limited, Jubilant Organosys Limited, Arthur
Anderson and Associates and Crystal Corp Protection Limited. He joined our Company with effect from February 14, 2022.
Stakeholders Relationship Committee
The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee was formed voluntarily by the company as a matter of good corporate governance.
Composition of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Sanjeev Jain is the Managing Director of our Company. He has been associated
with our Company as a co-founder, promoter and a director since April 19, 2004. He has significant experience in Indian pharma
industry and managing end to end aspects of CDMO business.
Sandeep Jain is the Managing Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (pass) from University of
Delhi. He has been associated with our Company as a co-founder, promoter and a director since April 19, 2004. He has
significant experience in establishing and running large scale pharma manufacturing facilities. Presently, he is the Chairman of
Association of Devbhumi Pharma Industries and Past Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry’s state council,
Uttarakhand.
Kewal Kundanlal Handa is an Independent Director of our Company. He is a qualified management accountant and company
secretary. He holds a master’s degree in commerce from University of Bombay. He has also attended the Senior Management
Programme for Management Development from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He is the recipient of The Indian
CFO Awards 2004 for “Excellence in Finance in an MNC
Nand Lal Kalra is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a master’s degree in science (Physics) from Kurukshetra
University & a bachelor’s degree in law from University of Jodhpur. He has over 36 years of experience as Accountant member
of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as an Income Tax Officer (with Commissioner of Income Tax being his last held
position).
Satwinder Singh is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a bachelor’s
degree in law from Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of
India (‘ICSI’). He was the past Chairman of Expert Group on Secretarial Standards and Secretarial Standards Committee for
the years 2021 and 2022. He has also held the chairmanship of the Secretarial Standards Board for the years 2019 and 2020.
He was also the Chairman of the Task Force on NCLT/NCLAT for the year 2023.
