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.

Chairman of Board of Governors for Automation Expo 2026

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Dr. B. R. Mehta

Sr. Vice President Retired

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Steering Committee

Dr. Keyur Vora
Dr. Keyur Vora

Advisor & HoD (C& I)

Adani - Petrochemical Business

Dr. Kirti Shah
Dr. Kirti Shah

Director

Amar Sustain Tech Solutions

Dr. Thampy Mathew
Dr. Thampy Mathew

CEO

Agate Advisory

Dr. V. P. Raman
Dr. V. P. Raman

Empanelled IECEX Trainer

KLPL

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Mr. Ajit Karandikar
Mr. Ajit Karandikar

Managing Director

Karandikar Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Anuj Bihani
Mr. Anuj Bihani

Managing Director

Alstrut India Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Dr. Ashish Manchanda

Managing Director

Finder India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Alain Schellings
Mr. Abhijit Chatterjee

Managing Director

Adage Automation Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Dr. Bijal Sanghvi

Managing Director

Axis Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Mr. Gaurav Bawa

Senior Vice President – India Group

WIKA Instruments India Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Dr. Hemal Desai

VP - Marketing

Endress+Hauser (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Dr. Jagdish Pranami

Associate VP Electrical & Inst.

SRF Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Dr. Kartik Fojdar

Head - CoE Engineering Inst.

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Mr. Milan Desai

VP - (IMA)

Phoenix Contact India Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Mr. Mohit Kumawat

IIoT Sales Director

Advantech Industrial Computing

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Mr. Mahesh Kumar

General Manager

Engineers India Ltd.

Mr. Madhusudan A R

President
Local Division Manager - Drive Products, Motion Business Area

ABB India Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Mr. P. V. Sivaram

Evangelist for Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Industrial Automation

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Dr. Ravinder Goyal

Managing Director

EIP Enviro Level Controls Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Mr. Shyam Warialani

(Certified Independent Director)

SAW Process Solutions

Mr. Sunil
Mr. Sunil B. Bansod

Executive Engineer - Automation

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd.

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Mr. V. B. Srikar

Co - Chairman

Nagman Instruments & Electronics