Mr. Achal Bakeri, a game-changer in the industry of environment-friendly products is the founder of the World’s largest air coolers company. In 1988 he founded Symphony Limited with an aim to provide economically viable cooling accessible to all. Driven by a design thinking approach, Achal has lead Symphony to be a pioneer in the industry dominating the maximum market share over the years.

The company under Mr. Bakeri’s leadership has remained close to the idea of its conception – design and efficacy. His entrepreneurial advancements have created infrastructural presence in over 60 countries all over the world thus making Symphony a true indigenous Multi-National Company. Driven by innovation and technology, Mr. Bakeri has led Symphony to create significant value assets with 8 patents, 49 registered designs, 108 trademarks and 7 copyrights.

Mr. Bakeri has been the advocate for green and environment friendly cooling solutions and popularised the aesthetically and ergonomically designed evaporative coolers in the residential, commercial and industrial segments. The immense adoption of the products in a formerly unorganised sector has made Symphony synonymous to ‘cooling’.

Mr. Bakeri has received several awards in entrepreneurship and leadership. He has been associated with various professional bodies, academic institutions and public charitable institutions. He is an architect and a graduate in Master of Business Administration (University of Southern California).

Mr. Bakeri’s interests include collecting contemporary art, fitness, philanthropy, travel and reading. He is himself the architect and designer of the artistically created Symphony House the company’s headquarter in Ahmedabad.

Qualification: Architect, Master of Business Administration (University of Southern California)

Nrupesh Shah heads the company’s financial & commercial functions and is responsible for corporate affairs, strategy, finance, M.I.S., treasury etc. He also serves as a Member of the Share Transfer & Investor Grievance Committee and the Audit Committee.

Mr. Shah joined Symphony in 1993 as Finance Controller and became Executive Director in 2002. With over 30 years of experience in finance and accounts, Mr. Shah is a key architect of the company’s growth. He has been invited to speak at various public forums like CED, Rotary Club and other institutes. He also contributes articles to the journal published by the local chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce, Chartered Accountant (CA) and Company Secretary (CS)

She has an experience spanning 13 years in various business functions namely marketing, service, accounts, finance, legal and product development.

Qualification: Bachelor of Arts

Dipak Palkar joined Symphony’s Board of the Directors as an Independent Non-Executive Director in December 2005. He also serves as Chairman of the company’s Audit Committee.

Mr. Palkar has over 38 years’ experience in HR, marketing, business promotion and international sales. He has extensive experience in the consumer durables and kitchen appliances segments.

Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma in Taxation Laws & Practices, Diploma in Business Management

He has rich experience of more than 33 years in performing various roles at a corporate level of diverse sectors and expertise in strategy formulation & implementation for new businesses and market entries.

Ms. Reena Bhagwati, aged 53 Years, is a MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA and having more than 28 years of experience in providing Fiscal, Strategic and Operations leadership in various Engineering businesses.

Ms. Bhagwati is a Joint Managing Director of Bhagwati Autocast Limited, Director of Bhagwati Spherocast Private Limited and Managing Director of Bhagwati Filters Private Limited. She plays an active role in the day to day management of these family group companies. Ms. Bhagwati leads operations and strategic directions with full responsibility for top and bottom line including strategy formulation, long term planning, cross functional management, legal and financial obligations.

She has held leadership positions in several public institutions including as the President of the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) in 2013-14, as Chairperson of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat State Council in 2016-17, among others. She is a member of the Governing Body of Ahmedabad Management Association, a part of the All India Management Association. Ms. Bhagwati also serves as an Independent Director on Board of Eimco Elecon (India) Limited.