Board of Directors
Technithon International Pte. Ltd
Technithon International Pte Ltd (TIPL) was established in 2008 in Singapore and is responsible for businesses in rest of the world.
Key Directors
Mr. Sanjay Trivedi (Promoter and Founder)
Mr. Sanjay Trivedi is a veteran entrepreneur and technologist with over 50 years of experience, having engineered 175+ surfactant and specialty chemical plants across 25 countries. A patent holder in film reactor and emission control technologies, he has pioneered innovations in both fossil- and bio-based chemical processes. He mentors and invests in next-gen technologies like biosurfactants, membrane separations, and castor-based specialities. An Emeritus Member of AOCS, he is a recognized thought leader in the global home and personal care industry.
Mr. Umesh Shah
A three-decade CPG industry veteran and former Unilever leader, he built a billion-dollar global business across 50 brands in 100+ countries. With cross-functional expertise and boundless energy, he excels in building modern CPG business models. Driven by a passion for food equity, he also champions access to nutritious food for all through UMA Global Foods.
Mr. Shekhar Kinjevadkar
Director at JSKem Pte. Ltd., with extensive experience overseeing finance, operations, and commercial functions in a dynamic trading environment. Brings deep expertise in marketing and sales across petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and polymers. Led solvent business for ASEAN & India as Sales Manager and senior executive positions in Shell, with strong focus on strategy, investment, and business development.
Mr. Prabhakaran Nair
Mr. Prabhakaran Nair is an senior lawyer and Singaporean, Proprietor at Karan Nair & Co. With over three decades of legal expertise, he lends his counsel and guidance to the Board.
Technithon Technologies Pvt. Ltd
Technithon Technologies Pvt. Ltd. India (TTPL) is a company registered and established in 1989. TTPL handles operations in India and SAARC regions.
Key Directors
Mr. Atul Prakash
Atul Prakash, Managing Director of Technithon Technologies Pvt. Ltd., is a chemical engineer from IIT Kanpur with over 30 years of industry experience. He has led transformational roles across MNCs and Indian organizations in oleochemicals, surfactants, and specialty chemicals. As a board member of IHPCIA, he champions innovation, operational excellence, and new business development. His core interests lie in energy conservation, process intensification, and sustainable green technologies.
Mr. Sandeep Naidu
Mr. Naidu is a science graduate from the University of Bombay with over 30 years in the surfactants and specialty chemicals industry. He is an expert across the value chain—from innovation and process development to execution, operations, and strategy with a proven track record in enhancing product performance and plant efficiency. He is driven by results, with deep technical and commercial insight into the industry.
Mr. Kalyan Patil
Mr. Patil is a Process Engineer and Environmental Technologist with over 30 years of experience. He holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering and an M.Tech in Environmental Engineering, and is a BEE Certified Energy Manager. He has led the design and execution of ZLD systems, effluent treatment, and complex process plants. His project portfolio includes work with United Phosphorus, Praj Industries, and Alfa Laval India.
Mrs. Prachi Desai
Prachi Desai is Director at Technithon Technologies Pvt. Ltd and Trivedi Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. with over 15 years of global experience in the surfactants and specialty chemicals industry. A Chemical Engineer from the University of Mumbai and MBA from Rice University, she has held key roles at S.C. Johnson, Godrej Industries, and Stepan Company. Her expertise spans marketing, strategy, and business development across the USA, SE Asia and India. She is an active member of AOCS, ACI, and IHPCIA, and is currently based in the USA.
Mrs. Tanvi Mehta
Tanvi Mehta is a Director and Board Member at the Trivedi Groupe. A BE Finance from the University and a MS Finance from the University of Birmingham (UK), she has over 15 years of experience in Commercial and Trading Operations, Finance and EXIM Strategies. She is a leading AI investor, educator and businesswoman currently based in Dubai.
Board Members
Mrs. Anjani Trivedi (Principal Shareholder, Promotor, Investor)
Mrs. Trivedi is a commerce graduate from the University of Mumbai and a businesswoman with 35 years’ experience with innovative technologies and products. She was also the Managing Director for Bio-Therapeutics India Pvt. Ltd. and pioneered the introduction of non-invasive treatments using Microcurrents in India. As promoter and principal shareholder of the Trivedi Groupe, she is deeply invested in the group’s vision and strategy.
Mr. Ketan Maniar
With over 38 years of experience in (EPC), Mr. Maniar is a distinguished project management professional with expertise across chemical, power, and other process industries. He has a BE Instrumentation & Control Engineering degree from Gujarat University and Business Administration and Management Training. In his role, he has executed complex, multidisciplinary projects for Global and Indian clients.
Mrs. Rupal Desai
Mrs. Rupal Desai holds a Bachelor of Commerce from JPP Arts & Commerce college, Pardi, Gujarat and has over 29 years of experience in Accounts and Finance, Stores and Logistics Management, Export-related procedures, Office Administration and Production Management for engineering firms. She is a successful manager of various aspects of business operations.