Introduction & Credentials Of “Management” & Board Of Advisors

Mr. Umesh Patel - Managing Director

• Founder of ANKIT Group
• 30 years experience in the Fastener industry
• Developed V-65 rivets, Socket head fasteners for VSSC

Mr. Ankit Patel - Director Operations

• BE (Industrial Engineering), MBA (Entrepreneurship and Finance)
• Worked at MICO Bosch, Black and Decker’s Fastener division (worlds 2nd largest fastener manufacturer)

Mr. Manuel Cherian - GM Development & Quality

• 40 years experience in the fastener industry
• Worked at HAL NASIK and setup standard parts shop the 70’s
• Fluent in Russian, and Russian technologies
• Developed Jo-Bolt and Anchor Nuts

Mr. Raju Patel - GM Manufacturing

• 25 years experience in Fastener production
• Manufacturing and Vendor development
• Stream line production process to improve productivity

Mr. Biren Desai - Unit Manager

• Over 10 years experience in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Methods
• More than 6 years Aerospace experience in developing and streamlining special processes such as Surface Treatment, Heat Treatment and Material Joining
• Experienced in implementation of AS 9100 & ISO 9000 quality systems
• Management Representative, Responsible for Plant Operations and Productivity Improvement for Aerospace business.

Board of Advisors

Dr. Krishnadas Nair -Ph.D. (Engg.)

• Former Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan
  Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• Former President of Aeronautical Society of India
• Former President of Indian Institute of Metals
• President of Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies &
  Industries (SIATI)

Mr. Arun Srinivas

• Partner at VASAN & SAMPATH chartered Accountants