
Board of Directors

Mr. Ness N. Wadia
Brief Profile of the Director including Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
Mr. Ness N. Wadia is currently the Chairman of the Company and was inducted as a Non-Executive Director in March 1997. He currently serves as Managing Director of The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Limited and Director on Boards of Wadia Group companies including The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited and Britannia Industries Limited.
As a Trustee of Sir Ness Wadia Foundation and Britannia Nutrition Foundation, he drives the Group's efforts in bridging the socio-economic gap that exists in the society and carrying forward the foundation’s commitment towards addressing the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition and improving the health and nutritional well-being of children, adolescents and expectant/new mothers.
Mr. Wadia is the Secretary of Modern Education Society, Pune, whose objective is to establish and run educational institutions, encourage, promote, advance and impart literacy, education and training in various streams.
He is also overseeing the family’s tradition of providing housing to the needy through Wadia Baugs which are managed under the aegis of Nowrosjee Nusserwanjee Wadia Trust and the Rustomji Nowrosjee Wadia Trust.
As a Board Member of Wadia Hospitals, he has played an important role in bringing a positive transformation at Wadia Hospitals. As a result of its relentless pursuit of excellence, Wadia Hospitals now boasts the world's largest and 155-bedded NICU in Asia; the Pediatric hospital with 450 beds, caters to more than 30 super-specialty services, ensuring comprehensive care to children under one roof.
Mr. Wadia is also a Board Member of School for Social Entrepreneurs India, whose mission is to address inequalities and social exclusion by supporting social entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to transform their talent into real social outcomes.
Mr. Wadia did his Master’s degree in Science (M.Sc.) of Engineering Management from the University of Warwick with a thesis titled “Leading to Success in India”.
He is also a co-owner of Punjab Kings and St Lucia Zouks - prominent cricket teams in the Indian Premier League and Caribbean Premier League, respectively.
List of Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
- The Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company Limited
- Naperol Investments Limited (fka National Peroxide Limited)
- The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited
- Britannia Industries Limited
- Go Airlines (India) Limited
- Nowrosjee Wadia and Sons Limited
- Virtual Education Network Private Limited
- K.P.H. Dream Cricket Private Limited
- Go Investments & Trading Private Limited
- Nitapo Holdings Private Limited
- Island Horti-Tech Holdings Pte. Ltd.
- Leila Lands SB, Malaysia
- Island Landscape & Nursery Pte Ltd.
- Strategic Foods International Co. (LLC), Duba
- Nammyoho Daan Foundation
- School For Social Entrepreneurs India
- Patricia Keelan Foundation

Mr. Jaivir Singh
Brief Profile of the Director including Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
Mr. Jaivir Singh serves as the Vice Chairman of the PwC India Foundation & Leader – Global Office for Humanitarian Affairs, as also Advisor to the Chairman of PwC in India and Managing Director in PwC India. He is a serving member of the Global Corporate Sustainability Board of the PwC Network and leads the Global Office for Humanitarian Affairs (GOHA) for PwC International.
He has also from 2008 to 2011, been the Advisor to the Dean of the Fuqua School of Business (Duke University) where he supported the creation and execution of the universities India entry strategy.
Outside of PwC, Mr. Jaivir Singh serves as a trustee on the board of Humentum, a global non-profit working with humanitarian and development organisations to improve how they operate. He continues to spend some time with the family business, where he drives Marketing and Strategy for Impact Projects Pvt Ltd, a real estate development company operating in Northern India, and is also involved in the Nanhi Chhaan Foundation, a not-for-profit institution set up by his family to address development issues relating to the Girl Child and Women.
Mr Singh did his schooling from the Doon School and then went for Further studies in Marketing & Advertising (BA) (NC), 2001 to 2002 to LCP, London, UK.
List of Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
- T.V. Today Network Limited
- HSJ Investments and Holdings Private Limited
- Impact Hills Development Private Limited
- Impact Sare Magnum Townships Private Limited

Dr. (Mrs.) Minnie Bodhanwala
Brief Profile of the Director including Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
Dr. (Mrs). Minnie Bodhanwala, is presently working as Chief Executive Officer at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital and Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai.
Under her leadership the Wadia Hospitals have won 21 prestigious awards in a span of one year. Dr. Bodhanwala was honoured with more than 40 awards, which include various prestigious awards like the “International Award in Healthcare” by the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok; “Global Award for Sustainable Healthcare Models with Revenue Turnover”, Dubai; “Leading Business Women of the Year” by iiGlobal, Mumbai; Life Time Achievement Award in Healthcare by National Excellence Awards 2015.
She is highly motivated, pro-active passionate individual holding a rich enormous experience of over 36 years with exceptional liaison, teamwork, leadership and organisational abilities to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented business environment.
With an entrepreneurial spirit to foresee potential growth with a strong background of crisis management in Healthcare for Brownfield and Greenfield projects and also a Six Sigma Green Belt Expert.
Dr. Bodhanwala’s vast experience in management and administration has so far and would be of immense benefit to the Company.
List of Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
- Tia Plastek Private Limited
- The Bombay Dyeing and Mfg. Co. Ltd.
- Naperol Investments Limited
- The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited

Mr. Viraf Mehta
Brief Profile of the Director including Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
Educational Skills: Bachelor of Commerce from the Mumbai University, Fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India –F.C.A.
Professional experience:
Mr. Viraf Mehta has more than 40 years of experience in Audit, Assurance and Business Advisory Services. He was the Managing Partner of Kalyaniwalla & Mistry, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of Mazars in India up to March 31, 2014 and of Kalyaniwalla Mistry Associates, Chartered Accountants up to March 31, 2018. He has experience in management of a professional firm employing over 400 people and has headed the Audit and Assurance practice of the firm for over two decades. He has considerable experience of having worked with a broad range of Indian and Multinationals clients in the Public and Private sectors. He was the engagement partner for several major companies listed on Indian Stock Exchanges, foreign and public sector banks, NBFCs and other large companies in the public and private sectors. His professional experience includes handling special assignments for a wide spectrum of clients in different services and industries.
He has also handled assignments relating to special audits and investigations on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, Securities Exchange Board of India and on behalf of the Special Court set up under the Trial of Offences Relating to Transactions in Securities Act, 1992. He has been on the Board of Directors of some companies and a Bank and was a member on the committees of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and of the ICAI as an invitee.
List of Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
- Naperol Investments Limited – Independent Director
- Godrej Infotech Limited – Independent Director
- Sattva Holding and Trading Private Limited – Non-Independent Director
- The Zoroastrian Co-operative Bank Ltd. – Independent Director
- Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. – Independent Director

Ms. Parvathi Menon
Brief Profile of the Director including Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
Ms. Parvathi Menon is currently Head of Client Relations, Corporate Learning, India at Harvard Business School Publishing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard Business School. She has been the Founder, Managing Director of Innovation Alchemy Consulting Private Limited, a lead Indian firm in strategic innovation facilitation and the Founder & CEO of Fresh Harvest Private Limited, a sustainable agriculture enterprise. She also chairs the Board of School for Social Entrepreneurs, India and is actively involved in mentoring small business entrepreneurs in the early stages of enterprise development.
Ms. Parvathi has been the Principal Learning Partner Harvard Business School Publishing (HBP) in India, prior to which she was empaneled as a certified Expert Facilitator for the HBP global team for over a decade. In her multiple roles at HBP she has worked closely with corporate leaders to help consult on the performance outcomes an organization needs and design customized leadership programs that create related business and people impact. On behalf of HBP she has consulted for clients across India, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Ms. Parvathi combines a deep research interest in the innovation mindset necessary for leaders in today’s business world, combined with a practitioner’s experience in building business ventures. With over 28 years of experience, she has built a repertoire of knowledge in designing and facilitating innovation adoption for leaders and teams working on complex challenges. Her facilitation has covered a wide range of contexts in both business and social impact projects, including rural livelihood generation, rural-urban market linkages, urban transformation, smart city development, water, healthcare, sanitation and sustainable agriculture solutions. She has designed and led large innovation facilitation programs for clients such as the Marico Innovation Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the World Bank Group, DFID and ITC eChoupal amongst others.
List of Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
- Naperol Investments Limited
- Innovation Alchemy Consulting Private Limited
- Fresh Harvest Private Limited
- School for Social Entrepreneurs India

Mr. Rajiv Arora
Brief Profile of the Director including Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
Mr. Rajiv Arora is a Chemical Engineer (BE) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and MBA (Marketing & Operations) from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.
Mr. Arora has vast experience of over 38 years, in diverse industries including a stint of 2 years of international experience at Germany. He has been associated with National Peroxide Limited as CEO and Executive Director, since 2020 and is also designated as the Chief Operating Officer of BBTCL since 13th February, 2024.
He has worked with DCM Shriram Group prior to joining National Peroxide Limited from 2002 till 2020 and was the President & Business Head with Shriram Axiall Private Limited (a 50:50 Joint Venture between DCM Shriram Ltd and Westlake Chemicals Corporation, USA) from 2014 till 2020. Prior to that, he has worked for 17 years with companies like Ester Industries Limited, Ester Europe GmbH, SRF Limited, Modipon Fibres Limited and Grasim Industries Limited.
List of Directorship and Full-time positions in other Body Corporates:
- Naperol Investments Limited
- DPI Products and Services Limited
- Placid Plantations Limited
- Harvard Plantations Limited
- Medical Microtechnology Limited
- Varnilam Investment and Trading Company Limited
- Bombay Burmah Trading Employee Welfare Company Limited
- Roshnara Investment and Trading Company Private Limited
- Shadhak Investment and Trading Company Private Limited
- Lima Investment and Trading Company Private Limited
- Cincinnati Investment and Trading Company Private Limited
- MSIL Investments Private Limited
- Epsilon Medico Equipment Company Private Limited
- Subham Viniyog Private Limited