Mr. Manoj Pradhan
Managing Director
Qualifications: M.Sc. (Inorganic Chemistry)
Experience:
Having embarked on his professional journey fresh out of completing his M.Sc., Mr. Pradhan accumulated invaluable industrial expertise over a span of four years. Subsequently, he founded S.A.I. Products, an adept manufacturing enterprise specializing in Plant Growth Promoters. Notably, the company’s initial clientele featured prominent names such as Rallies India Ltd., NOCIL, Godrej Industries, Nicholas Piramal Ltd and Unilever. Mr. Pradhan’s vision was to establish a manufacturing entity fortified by robust process technologies, dedicated to generating value for clients, associates, and shareholders alike.
Associations:
Beyond his role as Director in the All in Plant Growth Promoters Associations, Mr. Pradhan serves as President of the Rotary Club of Dombivli. He plays an integral part in various School Committees and also holds the position of Trustee at Astitva School for Special Kids, catering to both physically and mentally challenged individuals. His commitment to these roles underscores his dedication to community and education.”
Mr. Milind Panhalkar
Vice President – Technical
Qualifications: M.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology)
Experience:
With an illustrious 30-year tenure exclusively focused on fermentation, Mr. Panhalkar brings unparalleled expertise in bulk drug manufacturing and technology scale-up. The journey commenced in 1989 at Alembic Pharma, Vadodara, evolving to the role of General Manager overseeing Production and R&D. Operating fermenters ranging from 20ml flasks to 192kl production units, pivotal APIs like Erythromycin, Penicillin, Ceph-C, and Lovastatin were produced.
Associations:
Throughout the career, the individual has collaborated with global industry leaders, including Unique Biotech, Shreya Life Science, Pellucid Life Science, Sterling Biotech, and Godrej Industries. Engaging in ventures across China, partnerships with Yantai Justawer and Coway International for Gentamycin, Lovastatin, and Astaxanthin projects have been established. In Japan, the individual serves as Technical Director at ACS, leading Indian operations for sophorolipid production, and consults for sodium surfactin at Unique Biotech. Additionally, involvement in diverse ventures with organizations like Global Biologics, Kaneka, Isobionics, and more, demonstrates a robust international network.