Indian Professionals Forum

Atul Kshetry

Atul has been associated with IPF since 2010 and has been serving as an Executive Committee Member since 2013. During his tenure in IPF, Atul has served as Joint Secretary, Vice President and was elected as President in 2018.

Atul is Managing Director of Hoesch Pipes (Nig) Limited, a Company that Manufactures Steel & Stainless-Steel Pipes, Z-Purlins, Door frames, Cement Fibre Ceiling sheets.

Atul is also a Director in International Data Management Services (IDM), that provides the services like Customer care center, IT @ School, ERP & Supply Chain Management (using SAP)

Atul is happily married for 31 years and blessed with a son.

Mahesh Birla

Mahesh Kumar Birla is working as General Manager (Finance) with GMT, the largest inbound logistics service provider in Sub Saharan Africa. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Certified Data Science & Business Analytics and associated with IIM Ahmedabad, India, with overall Twenty-Three plus years’ of experience in Operation Management including Finance & Accounts, Supply Chain, Insurance with expertise in International Logistics, Import & Export, Inventory Management, Terminal / Port Management and Property Acquisition & Compliance Management.

Mahesh is happily married for 23 years and blessed with two daughters.

Kailash Gaggar

Kailash Kumar Gaggar is a highly experienced professional with 24 years of expertise in Supply Chain Management and Government Relationship in Nigeria & West Africa. He holds an MBA from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai (India), and a Bachelor of Commerce from Gauhati University, Assam (India). Additionally, he is a distinguished life member of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD).

Kailash's dedication to professional development is evident through his longstanding association with the Indian Professionals Forum (IPF) since 2001. He has served as an Executive Committee Member and played a pivotal role in facilitating interactions between top Government Officials and IPF members.

Currently, Kailash is a valued member of Vista Group, where he leverages his extensive experience to excel in supply chain management, strategic planning, and government relations.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Kailash is happily married to Mrs. Neeta and is the proud father of a son named Harsh.

Siddhartha Khandelwal

Siddhartha Khandelwal, a seasoned finance professional, currently serves as the General Manager at Colgate Tolaram. With over a decade of experience, he has demonstrated strategic leadership in financial roles across diverse markets. In his present role, Siddhartha oversees Colgate Tolaram's operations, leading the joint venture between Tolaram Group and Colgate-Palmolive. His expertise lies in creating new product categories, establishing market leadership, and driving growth in emerging markets. Formerly the Chief Financial Officer at TG Arla Dairy Products, Siddhartha played a crucial role in shaping financial strategies for FMCG products in West Africa. His contributions have consistently propelled companies to success, notably during his tenure at Multipro Consumer Products Limited. A St. Xavier's College, Kolkata alumnus, Siddhartha holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. With an extensive network of 500+ connections and active participation in professional groups like the Harvard Business Review Discussion Group, he continues to inspire and contribute to the finance and business community. Siddhartha Khandelwal's leadership, financial acumen, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset in any professional setting.

Puneet Arora

Puneet Arora currently heads the Country operations for ECU Worldwide (FMA-Line Nigeria Ltd.) — a subsidiary to a leading listed Indian Logistics MNC, AllCargo Group.

He is a Postgraduate / MBA from ICFAI Business School. He is a Toastmaster, Rotarian and current Vice President of Indian Professionals Forum, with a total of 30 years of industry experience in International Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Supply Chain.

One of his notable career achievements is that he has worked with DHL and UPS — two of the most respected global logistics conglomerates — in Senior Leadership roles. His international career spans Developed and Mature Economies like Singapore, Dubai and Bahrain, as well as Complex Emerging Frontier markets in Sub-Saharan Africa including Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Kenya.

Puneet first came to Nigeria in 2008 as a Commercial Head with DHL. He has been an active Executive member of the Indian Professionals Forum from 2014 to 2018 and his latest contribution has been the successful execution of India Trade Expo 2025, the maiden event of the Indian High Commission executed with IPF support. He is also a Board Member at NICCI (Nigerian Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry).

On the personal front, Puneet's family is in Pune and his son is currently in 12th Grade.

Mahesh Falod

Mahesh Falod has been associated with IPF since 2018 and is currently serving as the Vice President. He previously served as General Secretary and also handled Treasury matters for the association.

Mahesh is working as Treasury Director with GMT Nigeria Limited, the largest inbound logistics service provider in Sub-Saharan Africa. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a CISA-certified professional, with over fifteen years of experience in Treasury, Imports & Exports, IT Audit, and Finance & Accounts, among others. Before joining GMT Nigeria Limited, he worked with Tata Consultancy Services.

Mahesh is happily married and is blessed with two sons.

Anuj Murarka

He is an IT professional and at 24th year milestone of his Nigeria's journey. Over the years, he has been associated with various Social Organizations in Lagos. He has also been serving the fatherland as a Rotarian. He takes pride to be associated with IPF for more than a decade. He has been passionate about his ICT journey which started with building IT System Applications and Infrastructure, moving to Security and Access Control, to his most recent venture in E-Commerce, Social Media Marketing and Digital Transformation.

Bhupendra Mistry

I am Bhupendra Mistry, a sales and marketing strategist driving brand growth for Sacvin in Nigeria. I specialize in market capture, product development, and positioning, while deeply valuing time with my wife and sons.

Sunil Mohta

Sunil has been associated with IPF as an Executive Committee Member since 2019.

Sunil is a finance professional having more than 22 years of post-qualification experience in handling operations and finance. Currently working as General Manager (F&A) of Agric Division with Kewalram Chanrai Group, a 150 years old organization in Nigeria.

Sunil is married for 20 years and has 2 daughters.

Sanjeev C. Sharma

A result-oriented and dynamic Finance Professional, qualified as a Chartered Accountant with 31 years of proven experience in the field of Finance. Living in Lagos for over 26 years with his family and a Life Member of IPF for over 10 years.

Education / Professional Qualification:

• FCA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
• ACA from Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, UK
• ACA from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• B. Com (Hons) from University of Delhi

Professional Experience:

Since February 2000, working with INFINITY TYRES LIMITED as Chief Financial Officer (Group), spearheading financial operations for Nigeria and Ghana. Prior to joining Infinity Tyres Ltd., held various positions with MNCs in India in the freight forwarding industry — Schenker and Danzas/DHL.

Personal Life:

Happily married and blessed with two lovely children — a daughter who is a Medical Doctor and a son pursuing undergraduate studies.