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PROFILE INDIA DELEGATION SOFOFA, 22 y 23 de marzo
Anurag Srivastava Country President – Latin America, Aditya Birla Group Av. Nações Unidas, 12 551 – 15º andar, Brooklin Novo Sao Paulo-4578, Brazil M: +55 11 94355-4814 E: [email protected] W: www.adityabirla.com Sector Metals, Cement, Textiles, Mining, Trading, Branded Apparel, Fashion Retail, Carbon Black, Chemicals, Insulators, Agribusiness, Mining, Retail. Telecom, Financial Services Personal Profile Anurag is the Country President of Aditya Birla Group in Brazil, representing the group’s interests in Latin American countries. His main role is to help grow Aditya Birla Group’s competitiveness and value creation in the Latin American region, building traction for its current businesses and scouting for new opportunities. Anurag is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from IIT, Kanpur and MBA from IIM, Kolkata, both premier institutions from India and did his Executive MBA from INSEAD, France. He started his career with ICI, UK and worked in fertilizers, agrochemicals and pharmaceutical sectors. Later, he joined Unilever, and worked in various projects in the Foods business. He then moved to PepsiCo, where he headed the nascent Bulk water business, a world’s first for the company. After a short stint in an Indian Pharmaceutical company, Anurag joined Retail Business of Aditya Birla Group in 2005. Anurag took over the role of Country president in August 2015, and is based out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He stays with his Wife, who is an educationist, and 2 grown up kids. He loves to play Golf and Chess and currently enjoys travelling across South America. He is passionate about Business Excellence and Sustainability in Organisations, and loves to mentor youngsters in the Group Companies across the globe.
Company Profile Aditya Birla Group is a USD 42 Billion MNC, with operations in 36 countries including those of Latin America. The group has diverse interests in Metals to Mining, Cement, Textiles and Chemicals and in growing interests in Service sector. It is one of the Largest Indian Investor and revenue Generator in Latin America, with revenue over USD 2 Billion. Globally, the Aditya Birla Group is among the world's most cost-efficient aluminum and copper producers,; the no.1 in viscose staple fibre; no.1 in carbon black; it is among the top 5 cement producers globally; The Company’s vision is to be a premium global conglomerate, and has the values of Integrity, Commitment and Passion, Speed, Seamlessness demonstrated in all companies activities. The 4 pillar of strength of the group are its People, R&D, Sustainability & CSR activities around the globe. Product Profile Some of the main products in which the group is interested in the current moment are: 071333 – Dried Kidney Beans 071320 – Dried Chickpeas 071335 – Dried Cowpeas 271311 – Pet Coke, non calcinated 271312 – Pet Coke, Calcinated 271016 – Naphtha 270720 - Toluene 271021 – Jet Fuel 271019 – Fuel Oil 271026 – Gas Oil 290220 – Benzene 28273200 - Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous and Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC) 28272000 - Calcium Chloride 38249090 - Chlorinated Paraffin 25081090 - Stable Bleaching Powder (SBP) 28061000 – Hydrochloric acid 550130, 550330, 550630 - Acrylic Fiber 530610, 530620 - Linen Yarn 530911, 530919, 530921, 530929 - Linen Fabric 551511 - PV (Polyester Viscose) Fabric Global Presence Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Korea, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam.
Sailesh Prasad Resident Representative-Americas, Export Import Bank of India 1750 Pennsylvania Av, Washington DC-20006, USA T: +1 202 223 32 38 E: [email protected] W: www.eximbankindia.in Sector of Interest Financing Personal Profile Sailesh Prasad, Resident Representative of Americas, is primary contact point for Exim Bank’s business in North and South Americas. He joined bank in 2002 and worked in various departments such as Lines of Credit, Research & Analysis Group and finally at Corporate Banking Group before moving to Washington DC in the current role. He also served in Bank’s Johannesburg Office during 2005-06. In Bank’s Corporate Banking Group, he had sucessfully structured many transactions in the field of project exports and overseas investment finance. He represented Bank in high level discussions in the International Working Group on Exports Credit and also in a consulting assignment on ‘Institution Capacity Building for Export Credit and Insurance to Enhance Trade Competitiveness in Rwanda’. Company Profile Export-Import Bank of India is the premier export finance institution of the country. It commenced operations in 1982 under the Export-Import Bank of India Act 1981. Government of India launched the institution with a mandate to not just enhance exports from India, but also to integrate the country’s foreign trade and investment with the overall economic growth. Exim Bank of India has been both a catalyst and a key player in the promotion of cross border trade and investment. Commencing operations as a purveyor of export credit, like other Export
Credit Agencies in the world, Exim Bank of India has evolved into an institution that plays a major role in partnering Indian industries, particularly the Small and Medium Enterprises through a wide range of products and services offered at all stages of the business cycle, starting from import of technology and export product development to export production, export marketing, pre-shipment and post-shipment and overseas investment.
Francisco Fonseca
Senior General Manager – Head LatAm Markets, Hero Motocorp Ltd.
Calle 13A # 100 – 35 Ap 404 Torre Empresarial Ciudad Jardin
M: +57 321 4970630
Industry / Sector
Motorcycles and spare parts
Personal Profile
I am an Industrial Engineer/ MBA, bilingual (English and Spanish), with more than 20 years of experience
in different market categories including automotive, publishing and printing, mass consumption
products, telecommunications and entertainment. During these 20 years, I have developed experience,
abilities and a wide knowledge in the areas of design, development and implementation of business
strategies seeking to meet and exceed sales goals, market share and profitability. Among my most
developed and recognized abilities are leadership, teamwork, good interpersonal skills and relations,
international negotiations, knowledge in product financing / scoring techniques, design and
implementation of sales network, and cross-business management. Finally, I have visited as part of my
job and personal wish several countries in Asia, Europe, and almost every country in the Americas,
expanding my cultural and business knowledge.
Company Profile
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (Formerly Hero Honda Motors Ltd.) is the world's largest manufacturer of two -
wheelers, based in India. In 2001, the company achieved the coveted position of being the largest two-
wheeler manufacturing company in India and also, the 'World No.1' two-wheeler company in terms of
unit volume sales in a calendar year. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. continues to maintain this position till date.
www.heromotocorp.com
Global Presence
India and 34 countries worldwide. In Latam, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, El
Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama and Dominican Republic
Anish Narang
Managing Director, Karavan Advisory Enterprises LLP B-5/146 Safdarjung Enclave
T: +91 11 26109213
M: + 91 9810270284
Industry / Sector
Business Advisory/Management Consulting Services
Personal Profile
Anish Narang, an entrepreneur, specializes in International business, with a focus on India, U.S., Brazil,
Argentina, and other emerging markets. He has worked on projects related to varied sectors such as IT,
Food & Agri, Energy sector, Automotive, Manufacturing. His expertise includes Business and Entry
Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development and Marketing, Investment Research & Funding,
International Relations, and Project Management. He did his Corporate MBA (CIM) triple degree
program from Georgetown University (US); ESADE (Spain) and FGV (Brazil). Anish has also written a
short book by the title 'Mitigating High Capital Risk Exposure to Small Cap Sector in India' and is available
on Amazon.
Company Profile
Karavan Advisory Enterprises LLP is an International business advisory firm specializing in
Internationalisation, based out of New Delhi, India with its associates and partners in US, Brazil,
Argentina, Mexico (Latin America) and other emerging and advanced economies. Karavan's mission is to
support an Enterprise’s journey to Business Growth, International Expansion and Investment
Opportunities. Also, help global and local Investors mitigate their risks whilst investing into small and
medium size companies.
Karavan supports mid to large enterprises in Internationalization across emerging countries such as
India, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Mexico (LatAm), & across advanced economies i.e. US, Canada, to help
realize the true growth potential of businesses - organic & inorganic growth.
Karavan assists companies in ascertaining market and non-market Strategy, M&As, engaging with
partners, overcoming entry barriers, regulations, localisation & taxation- from strategy to
implementation of the project.
Product Profile
Karavan provides a locally global business platform and advisory service to its worldwide clients for
expansion of multilateral business & trade with emerging and advanced countries. It is focused on
industry-specific advisory exploring business opportunities between emerging countries and among
advanced economies with its access to the high profile closed knit network of Industry leaders, Country
experts, State/ Government officials, in helping firms perform:
● Entry Strategy, Analysis, & Segmentation
● Set up Local Operations; Business Development & Marketing & International Trade
● Forge Lucrative Partnerships; JVs; Mergers; and Acquisitions
● Furthering Government Cooperation
● Funding and Technology Transfer
Global Presence: USA; Brasil; Argentina; and Mexico
Prasad Janardhanan K
Vice President, Austin Engineering Company Ltd 101 GIDC Estate, Vadal Road, Junagadh 362001
T: 9879114170
M: 9940415273
Sector
Roller Bearings manufacturing
Personal Profile
Title: Vice President – Business Dev. Interested in developing markets in South America.
Company Profile
Manufacturer of Roller bearings such as Ball bearings/Cylindrical/Taper/Spherical and other precision
class bearings. Exporter of bearings to USA/Europe. One of the few companies in the world to make
speciality bearings including aerospace gear box bearings.
Product Profile
Exporter of bearings to Developed countries in USA/Europe.
Global Presence
USA/Italy/Germany/Argentina/Romania/UAE/Ethiopia/Sri Lanka/Nepal
Rohan Pingale
Associate Manager – Business Development, Praj Industries Limited. 'Praj Tower', 274 & 275, Bhumkar Chowk-Hinjewadi Road,
Hinjewadi, Pune-411057, India.
T: 020-22941000 / 71802000
F: 020-22941000 / 71802000
Industry/Sector
Engineering and machinery, renewable energy.
PRAJ offers innovative solutions for bioethanol plant & beverage alcohol, brewery, water & wastewater
treatment plant, critical process equipment and systems and bioproducts.
Personal Profile
I am a Chemical Engineer and have been working with PRAJ for the past 6 years. I am responsible for
business in South America region.
Company Profile
PRAJ Industries Limited, (www.praj.net) headquartered in Pune, India is a global process solutions
company driven by innovation and integration capabilities. With over 750 ethanol plant references
across five continents, PRAJ has been at the forefront of ethanol technology. It is a leading supplier of
ethanol plants in the Americas with over 60 references in the region. Solutions offered by PRAJ are
backed by its state of the art R&D Centre called Matrix. PRAJ is currently engaged in scale up and
commercialization of its 2nd generation cellulosic ethanol technology. PRAJ is listed on the BSE and NSE.
PRAJ offers customized technology solution to bring in sustainability and increase profitability through
co-product maximization solutions to their customers.
Product Profile
Technology, Engineering services & Supply of equipment for Bioethanol & beverage alcohol plants,
Brewery, Water & Wastewater treatment plant. Critical Process equipment & systems for Chemical,
Petro-Chemical, Pharma, Oil & Gas etc. HiPurity water systems for Pharma, Biotech, F & B etc.
Global Presence
PRAJ has customer base all across the globe and mentioned below are some of the countries where
PRAJ has its installations:
● Americas: USA, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua,
Argentina, Bolivia, Caribbean countries.
● Europe: U.K., Belgium, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Finland
● Asia: India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Turkey
● Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Ethiopia
Shyam Kumar Midigudla
General Manager, Seven Pharma Chile Spa (partner of Hetero Drugs)
Calle Til Til, 2640, Bodega 5, Macul, Santiago
M: +56-9-9315-3669
Industry/Sector
Pharmaceutical importer and distributor
Personal Profile
Chemistry gradutae with MBA in international business with 8 years of experience in international
business handling oncology, ARV and generic range.
Company Profile
Seven pharma is a pharmaceutical importer and distribution company based across LATAM region. In
Chile, our operations started in 2015 with presence in API and finished dosages sales in both private and
public market.
Product Profile
ARV, oncology and all therapeutic segments
Global Presence
Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Costa
Rica, Panama, Venezuela & Honduras
Patricio Molina
Commercial Director, Wipro Technologies
P: +56 (2) 364 4308
Industry/Sector
Information Technology, Services, Consulting
Company Profile
Wipro Ltd (NYSE:WIT) is a global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company with
170,000+ workforce serving clients in 175+ cities across 6 continents. The company posted revenues of
$7.7 Billion for the financial year ended Mar 31, 2016
Wipro helps customers do business better by leveraging our industry-wide experience, deep technology
expertise, comprehensive portfolio of services and vertically aligned business model. Our 55+ dedicated
emerging technologies ‘Centers of Excellence’ enable us to harness the latest technology for delivering
business capability to our clients.
Global Presence
Wipro has offices all over the world, located strategically to help us serve our clients and deliver the best
expertise effectively and efficiently. In Latin America, Wipro has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile &
Colombia.
Rodrigo Diaz Ramos
General Manager, DECCO Chile (part of UPL Ltd)
P: +56 (2) 364 4308
Industry/Sector
Agrochemicals, Fertilizers, Agribusiness
Company Profile
UPL is the largest company in India engaged in seed, crop protection and post-harvest technologies. UPL
has evolved into an end-to-end solution provider from seed to preharvest products to post-harvest
solutions. UPL has a global turnover of $ 2.3 Billion, with 80% of the business in the export markets.
Manufacturing is a strong competency of UPL with 28 manufacturing sites present globally.
UPL has also a strong backup of R&D technologies focused on synthesis of innovative formulation
development and field innovation / trial stations in India and Brazil.
Global Presence
UPL Limited has entrenched its presence in 122 countries across six continents. UPL operates 13
manufacturing units within India and 15 units outside India, enhancing its operational flexibility
Sreekumar Nair
Senior Director – International Division, Confederation of Indian Industry
The Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India
T : +91-11-24655023 (D) / 24629994-7 (Ext. 470)
Personal Profile
Mr Sreekumar Nair holds a Masters Degree and after earning his degree in 1992, Mr Nair joined the
Menon group of companies as a Junior Marketing Manager in Kiev, Ukraine. In July 1993, Mr Nair joined
the Singapore-based Amtel International as the Assistant Country Representative in Kiev. While at
Amtel, Mr Nair was responsible for undertaking extensive market research and planning for Amtel’s
products. Mr. Nair returned to India and joined the International Division of CII in May 1997 as an
Executive Officer at the Russia and CIS Desk. His work focused on trade and investment related projects
in the Commonwealth of Independent States. In 1999, he was given the additional responsibility of
strengthening India’s trade and economic exchange with China. In September 2004, he was transferred
to CII’s Southeast Asia Regional Representative’s office in Singapore to head its operations.
Subsequently Mr Nair moved to CII U.S. office in Washington D.C. where he managed joint programs
and projects between CII and its Institutional Partners, besides working on bilateral trade issues. He was
also responsible for the CII India Business Forum initiative – a grouping of Indian companies operating in
the US and was involved in organizing the Indo-US Aspen Strategic Dialogue. He returned to India in May
2009 and currently serves as Senior Director – Americas and CIS in the International Division at CII
headquarters in New Delhi.
Company Profile
Founded over 115 years ago in 1895, CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry
managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India’s development process, partnering industry and
government alike, through advisory and consultative processes. CII is India’s premier business
association having 66 offices and 9 Centres of Excellence in India, 9 overseas offices, and institutional
partnerships with 320 counterpart organisations in 106 countries. With a direct membership of over
8000 organisations (from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs), and an
indirect membership of over 200,000 companies from around 240 national and regional sectoral
associations, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business
community as well.
Hari Seshasayee
Project Officer - Latin America & the Caribbean, Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII)
The Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India
T : + 91 8828448358
W: www.cii.in
Personal Profile
Hari Seshasayee is a Project Officer – Latin America and Caribbean (LAC), at the Confederation of Indian
Industry (CII), where he manages the relationship with the Latin American diplomatic missions and
partner organizations in the region, and officials from the Government of India who work on the LAC
region. He holds a Masters in Latin American Studies from Stanford University, USA and a Bachelors in
Mass Media (journalism major) from the University of Mumbai, India. He was formerly Senior
Researcher for the Latin American region at Gateway House, a foreign policy think tank, between 2011
and 2014. He was also part of the national chapter of AIESEC Peru (2008-2010) and partnership
coordinator in Brazil, and speaks English, Tamil, Hindi, Spanish and Portuguese.
Company Profile
Founded over 115 years ago in 1895, CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry
managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India’s development process, partnering industry and
government alike, through advisory and consultative processes. CII is India’s premier business
association having 66 offices and 9 Centres of Excellence in India, 9 overseas offices, and institutional
partnerships with 320 counterpart organisations in 106 countries. With a direct membership of over
8000 organisations (from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs), and an
indirect membership of over 200,000 companies from around 240 national and regional sectoral
associations, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business
community as well.