Board of Governors
The Automation Expo 2026 Board of Governors comprises industry stalwarts and trailblazers who bring decades of experience and unparalleled expertise in industrial automation. These visionary leaders are instrumental in steering the expo's mission of fostering technological advancements and nurturing global collaborations. Through their strategic insights and forward-thinking approach, the Board ensures that Automation Expo 2026 remains the ultimate hub for innovation, industry trends, and knowledge exchange. Their commitment to the growth of automation has been pivotal in elevating the expo's global standing.
Steering Committee
Dr. Keyur Vora
Advisor & HoD (C& I)
Adani - Petrochemical Business
Dr. Kirti Shah
Director
Amar Sustain Tech Solutions
Dr. Thampy Mathew
CEO
Agate Advisory
Dr. V. P. Raman
Empanelled IECEX Trainer
KLPL
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Mr. Ajit Karandikar
Managing Director
Karandikar Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Managing Director
Finder India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Abhijit Chatterjee
Managing Director
Adage Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Bijal Sanghvi
Managing Director
Axis Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Gaurav Bawa
Senior Vice President – India Group
WIKA Instruments India Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Jagdish Pranami
Associate VP Electrical & Inst.
SRF Ltd.
Dr. Kartik Fojdar
Head - CoE Engineering Inst.
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Mr. Milan Desai
VP - (IMA)
Phoenix Contact India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Mohit Kumawat
IIoT Sales Director
Advantech Industrial Computing
Mr. Mahesh Kumar
General Manager
Engineers India Ltd.
Mr. Madhusudan A R
President
Local Division Manager - Drive Products, Motion Business Area
ABB India Ltd.
Mr. P. V. Sivaram
Evangelist for Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Industrial Automation
Dr. Ravinder Goyal
Managing Director
EIP Enviro Level Controls Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Shyam Warialani
(Certified Independent Director)
SAW Process Solutions
Mr. Sunil B. Bansod
Executive Engineer - Automation
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd.
Mr. V. B. Srikar
Co - Chairman
Nagman Instruments & Electronics
