Mr. M Anis Ud Dowla
Chairman of ACI Limited
Dr. Arif Dowla
Managing Director
Board of Directors
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Date of Birth: 1 March 1937
Education : Masters in Public Administration
Other Position : Member, Executive Commits Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Mr. M. Anis Ud Dowla has been the Chairman of ACI Limited since 30 November 1995. Mr. Dowla obtained his Masters in Public Administration from University of Karachi in 1959. Mr. M. Anis Ud Dowla has worked with the British Oxygen Group of U.K. in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kenya for 27 years including 12 years as Managing Director of Bangladesh Oxygen Limited. He joined as Group Managing Director of three ICI companies in Bangladesh in 1987 one of which has been divested and re-named as ACI Limited of which he is the Chairman. He occupies Directorship position in all subsidiary and associate companies of ACI Limited. He is also the Director of Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Ltd. and Pioneer Insurance Company Limited.
Date of Birth: 1 March 1937
Education : Masters in Public Administration
Other Position : Member, Executive Commits Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Mr. M. Anis Ud Dowla has been the Chairman of ACI Limited since 30 November 1995. Mr. Dowla obtained his Masters in Public Administration from University of Karachi in 1959. Mr. M. Anis Ud Dowla has worked with the British Oxygen Group of U.K. in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kenya for 27 years including 12 years as Managing Director of Bangladesh Oxygen Limited. He joined as Group Managing Director of three ICI companies in Bangladesh in 1987 one of which has been divested and re-named as ACI Limited of which he is the Chairman. He occupies Directorship position in all subsidiary and associate companies of ACI Limited. He is also the Director of Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Ltd. and Pioneer Insurance Company Limited.
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Date of Birth: 9 April 1970
Education : Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Arif Dowla took over the charge of Managing Director of ACI Limited in June 2005. He is also Vice Chairman of Mutual Trust Bank and Board member of Pioneer Insurance. He is also a member of the American Mathematics Society.
Date of Birth: 9 April 1970
Education : Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Arif Dowla took over the charge of Managing Director of ACI Limited in June 2005. He is also Vice Chairman of Mutual Trust Bank and Board member of Pioneer Insurance. He is also a member of the American Mathematics Society.
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Director of ACI Salt, ACI Godrej Agrovet Pvt. Limited.
Date of Birth: 22 April 1954
Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology
In 1997, Promoted as Director, Agribusinesses and subsequently made Executive Director of Agribusinesses. Expanded ACI's Agri- Division into 6 sub-strategi Business unit which are: 1. Crop Care & Public Health 2. ACU Livestock & Fisheries 3. ACI Fertilizer 4. ACI Motors 5. ACI Seeds 6. ACI Cropex
Director of ACI Salt, ACI Godrej Agrovet Pvt. Limited.
Date of Birth: 22 April 1954
Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology
In 1997, Promoted as Director, Agribusinesses and subsequently made Executive Director of Agribusinesses. Expanded ACI's Agri- Division into 6 sub-strategi Business unit which are: 1. Crop Care & Public Health 2. ACU Livestock & Fisheries 3. ACI Fertilizer 4. ACI Motors 5. ACI Seeds 6. ACI Cropex
Mr. Nadir B. Godrej
Managing Director of Godrej Industries Limited. Mumbai, India
Mr. B.S. Yadav
Executive Director & President of Godrej Agrovet Limited.
Capt ( Dr) Rajendra Agnihalli Yelegowda
Managing Director of ACI Godrej Agrovet Private Limited.
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Nadir Godrej is the Managing Director of Godrej Industries and Chairman of Godrej Agrovet. He is also a Director of numerous firms including Godrej & Boyce Co Ltd, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, Indian Hotels Co Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
A veteran of the Indian industry, Nadir has played an important role in developing the animal feed, agricultural input and chemicals businesses owned by Godrej. His active interest in research related to these areas has resulted in several patents in the field of agricultural chemicals and surfactants.
With his tremendous experience and expertise, Nadir has also contributed to the development of a variety of industries by participating keenly in industry bodies such as the Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India, Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association, and Oil Technologists' Association of India.
Currently, Nadir is the President of Alliance Française de Bombay. For his contribution to Indo-French relations, the French Government has honoured him with the awards of "Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite" and "Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur".
A Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Chemical Engineering from Stanford University, Nadir completed his MBA from the Harvard Business School. He lives in Mumbai, India with his wife and three children.
Nadir Godrej is the Managing Director of Godrej Industries and Chairman of Godrej Agrovet. He is also a Director of numerous firms including Godrej & Boyce Co Ltd, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, Indian Hotels Co Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
A veteran of the Indian industry, Nadir has played an important role in developing the animal feed, agricultural input and chemicals businesses owned by Godrej. His active interest in research related to these areas has resulted in several patents in the field of agricultural chemicals and surfactants.
With his tremendous experience and expertise, Nadir has also contributed to the development of a variety of industries by participating keenly in industry bodies such as the Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India, Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association, and Oil Technologists' Association of India.
Currently, Nadir is the President of Alliance Française de Bombay. For his contribution to Indo-French relations, the French Government has honoured him with the awards of "Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite" and "Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur".
A Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Chemical Engineering from Stanford University, Nadir completed his MBA from the Harvard Business School. He lives in Mumbai, India with his wife and three children.
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Balram Yadav is Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL).
Balram serves as Managing Director of Godrej Tyson Foods and is also the Chairman of the Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India. He is also the Director of many other firms, including ACI Godrej, Creamline Dairy Products, Polychem Hygiene Laboratories and Aadhar Retailing.
Balram started his career with Godrej as a Management Trainee. His first role was Branch Executive at Khanna in 1991. Over the years, he handled increasing responsibilities as Deputy Sales Manager, Factory Manager, Operations Manager and Deputy General Manager.
Balram was then asked to lead the integrated Poultry business in 1999. Under his leadership, Real Good Chicken and Yummiez were established as the leading processed poultry brands in India.
Balram completed his B. Sc. in Agricultural Science from Haryana Agricultural University and his Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM-Ahmedabad. An avid footballer, he lives in Mumbai with his wife and two children.
Balram Yadav is Managing Director, Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL).
Balram serves as Managing Director of Godrej Tyson Foods and is also the Chairman of the Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association of India. He is also the Director of many other firms, including ACI Godrej, Creamline Dairy Products, Polychem Hygiene Laboratories and Aadhar Retailing.
Balram started his career with Godrej as a Management Trainee. His first role was Branch Executive at Khanna in 1991. Over the years, he handled increasing responsibilities as Deputy Sales Manager, Factory Manager, Operations Manager and Deputy General Manager.
Balram was then asked to lead the integrated Poultry business in 1999. Under his leadership, Real Good Chicken and Yummiez were established as the leading processed poultry brands in India.
Balram completed his B. Sc. in Agricultural Science from Haryana Agricultural University and his Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM-Ahmedabad. An avid footballer, he lives in Mumbai with his wife and two children.
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Education : Bachelor of Veterinary science and Animal Husbandry, University of Agricultural sciences, Bangalore (1986 – 1991), Master of Veterinary science, Pathology, University of Agricultural sciences, Bangalore (1992- 1994)
Mr. Capt ( Dr) Rajendra Agnihalli Yelegowda, 51 years, born in Maluk, Karnataka (India) is currently the Managing Director of ACI Godrej Agrovet Pvt.Ltd which is a 50:50 JV Company between ACI Ltd., Bangladesh & GAVL, India. ACI Godrej is a well-known and respected major player in the commercial animal feed industry in Bangladesh and has strong brands in Poultry, Aqua and Cattle feed segments.It is the one of the largest manufacturer of good quality compound livestock feeds in the country and also produces quality DOC (Day old chicks) for poultry farmers.The company has also excellent track record in terms of superior customer service and good corporate governance.
In his past 20 years of experience working with Godrej Agrovet Limited, he has handled diverse functions such as Breeding and Hatchery, Poultry Integration, sales & marketing, manufacturing, project execution and P&L responsibilities. In the current role as Managing Director of ACI Godrej, the company has witnessed steady growth in sales and profitability. The company has also invested in a state of the art Floating Fish feed plant at Rajshahi to grow the Aqua-feed business in coming years.
He also represents the Company in FIAB (Feed Industry Association of Bangladesh), MCCI (Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dhaka) and IBCC (Indo-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce, Dhaka).
Education : Bachelor of Veterinary science and Animal Husbandry, University of Agricultural sciences, Bangalore (1986 – 1991), Master of Veterinary science, Pathology, University of Agricultural sciences, Bangalore (1992- 1994)
Mr. Capt ( Dr) Rajendra Agnihalli Yelegowda, 51 years, born in Maluk, Karnataka (India) is currently the Managing Director of ACI Godrej Agrovet Pvt.Ltd which is a 50:50 JV Company between ACI Ltd., Bangladesh & GAVL, India. ACI Godrej is a well-known and respected major player in the commercial animal feed industry in Bangladesh and has strong brands in Poultry, Aqua and Cattle feed segments.It is the one of the largest manufacturer of good quality compound livestock feeds in the country and also produces quality DOC (Day old chicks) for poultry farmers.The company has also excellent track record in terms of superior customer service and good corporate governance.
In his past 20 years of experience working with Godrej Agrovet Limited, he has handled diverse functions such as Breeding and Hatchery, Poultry Integration, sales & marketing, manufacturing, project execution and P&L responsibilities. In the current role as Managing Director of ACI Godrej, the company has witnessed steady growth in sales and profitability. The company has also invested in a state of the art Floating Fish feed plant at Rajshahi to grow the Aqua-feed business in coming years.
He also represents the Company in FIAB (Feed Industry Association of Bangladesh), MCCI (Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dhaka) and IBCC (Indo-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce, Dhaka).