Mr. Praveen Kumar Gutti is the Chief Executive Officer of CarTrade Exchange (CTE), a part of the Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL) Group. With over 25 years of experience across the pre-owned automobile ecosystem, digital automotive platforms and enterprise business scaling, he leads CTE’s strategic growth roadmap and business transformation initiatives. In his current role, he oversees the Online and Physical Banks and NBFC business, the Insurance vertical, and the BMT (Buyer Marketing Team) division, driving integrated business performance, strengthening partner engagement and expanding CTE’s national footprint. Before joining the SAMIL Group, he was associated with Mahindra First Choice for over 15 years, most recently serving as Chief Growth Officer, where he played a pivotal role in scaling digital solutions, forging strategic partnerships and building customer-centric service models. Known for his visionary outlook, collaborative leadership style and sharp market foresight, he has earned a strong reputation for driving organisational growth through innovation and operational excellence. He continues to steer CarTrade Exchange towards enhanced market leadership, technology-led evolution and sustained value creation for stakeholders....Read More

Mr. Nitesh Jayesh Chinoy is the Chief Executive Officer of Adroit Inspection Services, where he leads the core business verticals of Inspection, Valuation and Claims, driving operational excellence, business growth and customer-focused service delivery. With over 16 years of leadership experience across automobile services and allied industries, he has built a strong reputation for strategic thinking, structured execution and transformative business outcomes. He brings deep expertise in developing and scaling B2B platforms within auction, inspection and procurement ecosystems, supported by a strong understanding of market dynamics, client needs and operational efficiency. Over the course of his career, he has been associated with organisations such as eBay Motors India Pvt. Ltd., MXC Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (CarTrade Tech), Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. and DriveX Mobility Pvt. Ltd., contributing to enhanced business performance and stronger customer engagement. His professional strengths span business development, operational leadership, performance management, and strategic expansion. Known for his visionary outlook and results-driven approach, he continues to steer Adroit towards sustained growth, innovation, and strengthened industry positioning, focused on long-term value creation....Read More

Mr. J.V. Sudhakar is the Chief Operating Officer of Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). A Mechanical Engineer with a PGDBM/MBA in Marketing and Finance, he has been associated with the Shriram Group for over 24 years, building deep expertise across commercial vehicle loans, credit, recovery, and business operations. In his current role, he oversees key verticals including Operations, Group, Retail, Customer Demand, Technology, Customer Service, and Marketing, driving seamless coordination, operational consistency, and performance excellence across multiple business channels. Over the past 14 years with SAMIL, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening pan-India Automall operations, managing large-scale physical bidding events, and enhancing business scalability through structured process improvements. His strategic leadership has significantly contributed to SAMIL’s nationwide growth and operational efficiency. Recognised for his performance and leadership, he has received the Innovator of the Year (2016) and Employee of the Year (2021) awards. His core strengths span operations management, process design, business planning, and customer-focused execution, positioning him as a key driver of SAMIL’s sustained progress and market leadership....Read More

Ms. Phalguni Hari Pillai is the Chief Sales Officer for SAMIL Physical at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), where she leads growth across the Auto, OEM, Parking Business, Gold and Property Auction verticals. In her current role, she drives strategic expansion, strengthens market presence and ensures operational excellence across SAMIL’s physical business segments. With over 12 years of association with the Shriram Group, she began her journey as a Sales Executive and steadily advanced to senior leadership, reflecting her strong business acumen, perseverance and ability to inspire high-performing teams. Academically, she holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing and has completed the Business Development and General Management Programme from IIM Lucknow. Her overall professional experience spans more than 22 years across Health & Fitness, Food & Beverage, Media Publication and the Automobile Auction industry. She has earned recognition through notable awards including Employee of the Year (2016), Innovator of the Year (2021), and SAMIL Employee of the Year (2024–25). Known for her customer-centric approach, people-first leadership and determined work ethic, she is regarded as a focused and growth-driven professional....Read More

Mr. Vineet Anand is the Chief Financial Officer of Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. With over 34 years of professional experience, he brings deep expertise in financial management, strategic planning, governance and organisational development. In his current role, he oversees key functions including Accounts, Legal, Company Secretary, Finance and HRD, ensuring strong financial discipline, regulatory compliance, prudent capital utilisation and the strengthening of organisational capabilities. His core strength lies in developing financial strategies that support sustainable growth, profitability and long-term value creation. Prior to joining SAMIL, he held senior leadership positions at CJ Darcl Logistics Limited, Subros Group and Surya Roshni Limited, where he played a significant role in banking and investor relations, private equity engagement, strategic equity planning, public fundraising initiatives and governance frameworks. A strategic and collaborative financial leader, he continues to reinforce SAMIL’s financial stability, operational resilience and institutional growth trajectory....Read More

Ms. Jyoti Jain is the Chief Encouragement Officer at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL), where she is responsible for driving Physical Demand across the organisation. With over 20 years of professional experience, including more than 14 years with the SAMIL Group, she has built a strong track record across diverse leadership roles. Her career spans the Transport, Automobile, Information Technology, Education and Real Estate sectors, reflecting her versatility and cross-functional expertise. She brings deep capabilities in Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Brand Building, Customer Relationship Management, HR, Operations, IT Product Development and Business Innovation. She holds a Postgraduate degree in Marketing and General Management from IIM Lucknow. She has received several recognitions, including the Women Achiever Award (2016), Innovation in Branding & Marketing Award (2016) and was named among the 100 Influential Marketers (2015), highlighting her impact in the male-dominated pre-owned automobile industry. Under her output-driven leadership, the Marketing Team won Best Team Support Function of the Year in 2014 and 2018. Individually, she has been honoured with Employee of the Year (2015), Innovator of the Year (2020), and most recently, SAMIL Employee of the Year (2023–24), reinforcing her reputation as a people-first, result-oriented leader....Read More

Mr. Kalyan Kumar Malla is the Chief Accounting Officer of the SAMIL Group. A seasoned finance professional with over 29 years of experience, he has been associated with the Group since 2001 and brings deep expertise in accounts management, administration, business analysis, and audits. In his current role, he plays a key role in strengthening financial processes through effective process design, cost optimisation, and IT system upgradation. His contributions have been widely recognised with honours including Employee of the Year (2012), Innovator of the Year (2016), and Best Team Support Function awards in 2015 and 2017, and SAMIL Best Support Team (2024–25, while his team was awarded Team of the Year (2022). He holds a diploma in General Management from IIM Lucknow and has completed CMA Inter (2001), positioning him as a strong enabler of financial discipline and operational efficiency within the organisation....Read More

Mr. Manish Panjwani is the Chief Technology Officer at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). A technology leader by passion and a digital native, he brings deep expertise in building award-winning products and scaling high-performance technology organisations. Over the course of his career, he has led globally recognised technology initiatives for blue-chip clients including Canon, Learning.com and Pearson. With leadership experience spanning fintech and edtech as a CEO, and over the past five years as CTO within the SAMIL Group, he has been instrumental in driving technology-led business growth and digital innovation. He was recognised with the Employee of the Year (2022) award for his contribution to the organisation. In addition to his corporate role, he is a writer and speaker on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Metaverse, Digital-first ecosystems, Super Apps and AutoTech, and actively mentors’ students and leaders across Tier-1 technology institutions in India....Read More

Ms. Vibha Sarin Prabhakar is the Chief Experience Officer at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). In her current role, she leads Customer Service, Engagement and Retention, along with Branding and Marketing initiatives across all SAMIL Group companies. With over 24 years of global experience, she brings deep expertise in organisational transformation through innovative business development, leadership of offline and digital operations, customer experience, digital marketing, media and partner relationship management. She has worked with leading multinational and Indian organisations in India and overseas, including GE, Convergys, ICICI Bank, ABN AMRO, Royal Bank of Scotland, MMTC-PAMP and eJOHRI. She has undertaken advanced executive education at London Business School, Wharton (USA), IMD (Switzerland) and INSEAD (France). A sought-after TEDx and keynote speaker, she is a regular contributor at industry forums and panel discussions. She has been recognised with prestigious honours including Global CX Top 100, Women CX Leader of the Year (2024) and Woman Achiever of the Year for her significant contributions to customer experience. Under her leadership, the Customer Service function was awarded Best Support Team of the Year (2023), followed by Best Support Team of the Year (2024) for Marketing and Branding....Read More

Mr. M. Prashanth Shetty is the Zonal Business Head for the Bangalore Zone at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). With over 23 years of association with the Shriram Group, having joined the organisation in 2002, he brings extensive experience in managing people, operations and multi-location businesses. In his current role, he leads business and operational performance across the Bangalore, Hubli, Kerala and Mysore regions, with a strong focus on strategic execution, growth acceleration and sustained profitability of the zone. Known for his structured approach and people leadership capabilities, he has consistently delivered strong regional performance outcomes. His contributions have been recognised with the SAMIL Promising Region of the Year – Mangalore Region (2017–18), Best State Product Head Award (2021), and, most recently, SAMIL Employee of the Year (2024–25), underscoring his impact as a result-driven and trusted business leader....Read More

Mr. S. Senthil Kumar is the Zonal Business Head for the Chennai Zone at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). A Mechanical Engineer with over 27 years of experience in the automobile industry, he has worked with reputed organisations including TVS and has been associated with the Shriram Group through Shriram Transport Finance Company before joining Shriram Automall in 2012. He holds a Diploma in General Management from IIM Lucknow and brings strong techno-commercial expertise to his role. In his current position, he leads business and operational performance across the Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai regions, while also managing pan-India accounts for clients headquartered in Chennai. His leadership journey at SAMIL includes progression from Head of the New Look and Yard Team to Zonal Business Head, reflecting his consistent performance and operational depth. He has been recognised with the Best Technical Team Award (2015), Innovator of the Year (2016), and Employee of the Year (2019) awards. Known for his hands-on leadership style, adaptability to new technology, and strong understanding of automotive sales, he continues to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence within the zone....Read More

Mr. Subhash Kumar Rana is the Zonal Business Head for the Delhi Zone at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). With over 31 years of professional experience, he began his career in 1992 with the Reserve Bank of India under the New Delhi Staff Cooperative Thrift and Credit Department, before joining the Shriram Group in 1994 as an Accounts Officer at Shriram Transport Finance Company. He joined Shriram Automall in 2012 as Regional Head for Chandigarh, Punjab, and J&K and has since played a pivotal role in driving regional growth. In his current role, he oversees the overall business performance of the Delhi Zone, including physical and online bidding events, corporate client management, and profitability across Delhi NCR, Haryana/Punjab, HP/J&K, Jaipur, and Jodhpur. His commitment and execution strength have significantly contributed to organisational expansion, including the successful launch of six Automalls within a span of one and a half years. His leadership has been recognised with the SAMIL Promising Region of the Year Award (2016), Innovator of the Year (2019), and Employee of the Year (2022) awards. Known for his result-oriented mindset and strong people leadership, he continues to drive sustained growth through focused sales execution and effective team management....Read More

Mr. Rajasekhar K is the Zonal Business Head for the Hyderabad Zone at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). With over 24 years of association with the Shriram Group, he began his career as a Management Trainee with Shriram Investments Limited in 2001, later working with Shriram Transport Finance Company before joining Shriram Automall in 2011. In his current role, he is responsible for driving sales operations and business development strategies across the Hyderabad Zone, covering Hyderabad, Kurnool, Secunderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Warangal. Known for his structured approach to sales execution and people leadership, he has consistently contributed to regional growth and operational stability. His commitment and performance have been recognised with the Best Regional Head Awards (2012 and 2013), Employee of the Year (2014), and Innovator of the Year (2020). Passionate about sales excellence and effective team management, he continues to strengthen customer engagement and drive sustainable business outcomes across the zone....Read More

Mr. Dipak Saha is the Zonal Business Head for the Kolkata Zone at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). He brings over 15 years of professional experience, with a diverse background spanning the pharmaceutical industry and NBFCs, including a seven-year association with organisations such as Shriram Finance Limited. In his current role, he leads sales operations and drives business development strategies across the Kolkata Zone, covering Bihar/Jharkhand, Odisha/Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. He holds a B.Sc. degree along with a Senior Diploma in Music, reflecting a unique blend of analytical thinking and creative perspective. Known for his strong interpersonal skills and people-centric leadership style, he consistently motivates teams and drives performance. With a strong focus on execution excellence, customer engagement, and continuous growth, he continues to contribute to sustained regional performance and operational effectiveness....Read More

Mr. Sandesh Singh Bhadauria is the Zonal Business Head for the Lucknow Zone at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). A postgraduate in Tourism, he brings over 23 years of experience with the Shriram Group, having begun his career with Shriram Transport Finance Company before moving to Shriram Automall as Regional Head. Over the course of his journey, he has managed diverse geographies, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh, contributing significantly to regional expansion. In his current role, he is responsible for business operations and business development strategies across the Lucknow Zone, covering Bhopal, Indore, and UP/UK. He has played a key role in opening multiple Automalls at strategic locations and in forging partnerships with leading regional banks within the zone. His leadership and innovation have been recognised with the Innovator of the Year Awards (2019 and 2023) and the Employee of the Year Award (2020). Known for building and leading high-performing, multi-dimensional teams, he continues to drive sustained growth and business development across the zone....Read More

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal is the Zonal Business Head for the Mumbai Zone at Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). He brings over 27 years of extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience, having worked with leading organisations including Volkswagen Finance, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Ford Credit. His core areas of expertise span strategy consulting, business planning and growth, operational efficiency, service delivery, and team leadership. In his current role, he is responsible for driving business development strategies across the Mumbai Zone, covering Gujarat, Mumbai, and Nagpur. Previously, as a Business Head, he played a key role in expanding brands and products into new categories, regions, and verticals, while also establishing successful new ventures, channel partnerships, and strategic alliances. Recently, he won the SAMIL Innovator of the Year Award (2024-25). Known for his structured approach and execution focus, he continues to drive sustainable growth through strong unit economics and a sharp emphasis on operational and customer service excellence....Read More

Chetan is an experienced Business Head with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry and setting up businesses from scratch. He is skilled in Business Development, Channel Sales, Corporate Sales, Sales Management, and Risk Management. Currently he is leading the business and growth of physical operations of Banks & NBFC department by building and executing strategies. He is a strong business development professional with a full time PGDBM focused in Sales & Marketing. He has over 19 years of work experience working with AMUL (GCMMF), SHARP, ICICI Lombard, AUOonline, CarTrade, Reliance Retail, Copart, TSG and Shriram Automall. He won 'Innovator of the Year Award’ in 2024....Read More

Dilip Kote is a mechanical engineer by degree and has over 21 years of diverse industry experience in the automobile industry in sales & marketing, banking, and online auctions. He has over 11 years of Group Experience. He has deep understanding of team building and providing services to clients and buyers. He is proficient in using consultative selling strategies to build relationships in target markets. Currently, he is the Business Head of Online Operations. Also, he is managing Insurance Salvage & Buyer Marketing for Banks, NBFCs & Insurance companies along with a team of 100+ members for online auctions. His achievements include - Awarded as Best customer Relationship Manager in Dubai in 2018. He is honoured by 'Innovator of the Year’ award in 2022....Read More

A seasoned professional with MBA in marketing, Dinesh Kumar has over 26 years of diversified experience. He joined Shriram Group in 2001 before continuing his career in Shriram Automall in 2011. At present, he is the Business Head and is responsible for the retail business of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Lucknow zones. He has been honoured with 'Best Profitable Region’ award in 2014 and 'Most Promising Region’ award in 2017. His areas of Interest are to build good network & healthy relationship with customers while understanding their requirements....Read More

With over 33 years of group experience, G Sunil Kumar has been associated with Shriram Transport Finance Company & later joined Shriram Automall in 2011. He is responsible for retail business of Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore zones. His innovations of strong business acumen & potential brought in business growth in Retail segment. His area of interest is to learn more and more about the new technology in automobile industry. He has been honoured with 'Employee of the Year’ award in 2020 and 'Innovator of the Year’ award in 2023 at SAMIL....Read More

Rahul Bhardwaj is a senior entrepreneurial executive with over 23 years of experience in managing automotive sales, marketing, and network at the district, regional, and corporate level in the automotive industry. He is a postgraduate in Marketing and was associated with leading automobile groups like Ford India, TATA Motors, Hindustan Motors, Sonalika Group before joining Shriram Automall in 2014. He is the recipient of the SAMIL Innovator of the Year Award (2024–25). He is responsible for Channel Sales Management, Direct Sales, Dealer Network Expansion, Rationalization & Consolidation, Customer Satisfaction, Corporate Sales, Fleet Sales, Sales Training, and Dealer Business Management. He takes care of pre- owned vehicle business through Automotive (OEM) dealerships, car rental, leasing companies, and manages relationships with OEMs. He is results-oriented with an excellent track record in identifying opportunities for accelerated growth. He believes in punctuality, integrity, and empathy....Read More

He has a varied experience of over 31 years in both Asset Financing and CE Auctioning & Valuation businesses. He is veteran in Used Construction Equipment Industry and was instrumental in successfully establishing CE Auction business in Indian market way back in 2005 for his earlier employer and was also responsible for conducting overseas Auctions in SE Asia and Africa. He was also credited for starting the Used Construction Equipment Trading business for the group in Middle East and other markets. To get the understanding and exposure of Used Equipment and Machinery business in International markets he has extensively travelled to various countries like UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, South Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka etc. Prior to joining with us, his last assignment was with Quippo Valuers & Auctioneer as COO. He won 'Employee of the Year’ award in 2024....Read More

Ms. Reema P. Desai is the Company Secretary of Shriram Automall India Limited. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai and is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Additionally, she has a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Mumbai. With an overall experience spanning two decades, Ms. Desai has amassed over 13 years of diversified experience with Shriram Finance Limited (formerly Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited) in the fields of Corporate Secretarial and General and Commercial Laws. Throughout her career, she has adeptly handled Corporate Governance matters, complex Secretarial and Legal Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, and advised shareholders with a focus on compliance and integrity. She served as the Company Secretary of Shriram Equipment Finance Company Limited for over four years, before joining Shriram Automall India Limited as the Company Secretary....Read More

Mr. Sunil Chopra is a strategic and proactive professional with abilities in managing legal issues and providing Legal strategy, planning, operations, management, training & development and client servicing with focus on continuity of business and profitability with diverse experience of 21+ years in the Service Sector, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Tax & Accounts Management. Currently working as a Business Head-Legal with Shriram Automall India Limited for the last 11 years, he has vast experience in handling diversified portfolio which includes Contract Management, Litigation, Real Estate, Disputes, Compliance, Merger & Acquisition. He has close relation with legal fraternity across India. He possesses a strong commercial outlook and excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills. He applies a strategic approach to law and like working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. He has a deep interest in researching and evaluating different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations....Read More

A seasoned people success professional with over 20 years of experience Monica drives her passion by effectively balancing the needs of the employees with the goals of the organisation. A focused professional with logical mind, she is spearheading Human Resource in SAMIL with her problem-solving approach. An architect in building the innovative people practices carries the belief system that the people success can thrive in an environment where trust, culture of learning, collaboration and agility is highly valued....Read More

Nitin Singhal is a highly qualified professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from the University of Delhi. Additionally, he is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds an Executive Level certification from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. With over 11 years of extensive experience spanning various industries, Nitin brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His areas of specialisation include Internal and Regulatory Compliances, Financial Modelling, and Internal Financial Controls. Prior to joining SAMIL, Nitin held key positions at reputable organisations such as Tirupati Medicare Ltd, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and Paras Realtech Limited....Read More