Mr. Kanubhai Thakkar, the true fit entrepreneur is the Chairman & Managing Director at Gokul Agro Resources Limited. He is the first-generation leader who established the company not with an intention to make profit but to make a difference. He has long experience of more than four decades in the Edible Oil Industry. His decisions have immensely benefited the company and group as a whole. His mentorship to associated family and team prove meaningful in preserving the ethos of the company.
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, dedication and learning from failure.”
-Mr. Kanubhai J. Thakkar – Chairman & Managing Director
Mr. Jayesh K. Thakkar is Managing Director of the Company. He has done Mechanical Engineering from BITS, Pilani, UAE and Masters in Management and Strategy from The London School of Economics and Political Science, London. He was awarded Merit Scholarship for B.E. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Science & Technology, UAE. He has overall experience of more than 10 years in Corporate Planning field and Strategies Formulation for Gokul Group.
Having robust work experience across value chain and supply chain of edible oil market with deep understanding of accounting, finance, compliance and technical aspect of business. Focused on growing company’s share across Indian edible oil market.
“Strategy is important, But execution is everything.”
– Mr. Jayesh K. Thakkar – Joint Managing Director
Mr. Dipak Thakkar is holding the post of Director. Having completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from BITS Pilani UAE, he moved to Singapore for Masters in Business management.
He has an impressive skill of Technical Analysis of the commodities and market trends. He has very deep understanding of Global Economies and its impacts on GARL Business. He understands Fundamentals of Market very well. He is a co-chairman of SEA Castor Seed and Oil Promotion Council of The Solvent Extractors Association of India.
“What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do”
– Mr. Dipak K. Thakkar – Executive Director
Mr. Hitesh Thakkar is a highly experienced chemical Engineer with more than 23 years of expertise in setting up and operating edible oil plants. He possesses strong skills in project management, procurement, operations, developing relationships with institutional buyers, and expanding distribution networks. Notably, his specialization lies in the manufacturing and business development of castor oil and its derivatives also.
As the CEO of the Gokul Agro Resources Ltd , Mr. Thakkar has played a crucial role in the company’s growth story. Under his leadership, project teams have successfully set up seed processing and extraction plants, refineries, and power plants and New product’s development. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in driving the company’s success and establishing a robust position in the market.
“Vision blueprints the future. Engineering builds it”
– Mr. Hitesh Thakkar – Whole Time Director & CEO
Mr. Sujit Gulati is a Mechanical Engineer from IIT, Delhi. He has served for 34 years in the IAS and superannuated as Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Gujarat. He has experience of more than 30 years in various economic sub-sectors, both at the level of the Government of India and Government of Gujarat in Steel, Coal, Finance and Textiles, Industry, Energy & Petrochemicals, Labour, Geology & Mining, Information Technology and Transport
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
– Mr. Sujit Gulati – Independent Director
Mr. Rajesh Tarpara is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Commerce and LL.B. He is a Practicing Company Secretary by Profession since 2003. With over 25 years of professional experience, he has developed expertise in Secretarial, Legal, Merger & Amalgamation, Finance, Direct and Indirect Taxation, GST, Corporate Governance, and various business-related disciplines. As a Practicing Company Secretary since 2003, he provides specialized advisory services in Corporate and Tax Law, with a strong focus on Company Law Compliance, IPO Consultancy, GST, Income Tax matters, Liaisoning, Litigation and Scrutiny-related matters.
“Where legal precision meets corporate momentum”
– Mr. Rajesh C. Tarpara – Independent Director
Dr. Pritha Dev (PhD) is an Independent Director of the Company. She is an Associate Professor with the Economics area at the Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad since 2015. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from New York University in 2008. Prior to that, she completed her M.S. in Quantitative Economics at the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi, in 2002. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Rajasthan in 2000. Before joining IIMA, she was working as faculty at the Business School of the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM) in Mexico City, Mexico.
“Analyzing global trends to execute local triumph”
– Dr. Pritha Dev – Independent Director
Mr. Manharbhai Kurjibhai Jadav is an Independent Director of our Company. He holds Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil) from Gujarat University. He is a distinguished civil engineer and former Secretary, Water Resources Department, Government of Gujarat, with over 44 years of leadership experience in infrastructure development, water resource management, and public administration. His career spans senior government service and corporate leadership, combining technical expertise with governance acumen. Currently serving as Vice President at LCC Projects Limited, where he brings a unique blend of policy-making, execution, and contract management experience, making him a valuable asset to boards seeking independent oversight and strategic guidance.
“Policy defines the rules. Technical execution wins the game”
– Mr. Manharbhai Jadav – Independent Director
Mr. Nilesh Thakkar is serving as a President – Sales & Marketing with the Company. He is a Seasoned Marketing Professional with an experience of 3 years of building brand, accelerating growth and crafting business turnarounds. He is skilled in Sales, Brand Building and Brand Management, New Product Development, Brand Strategy and Market Research. Strong marketing professional with a B.COM from H.L College of Commerce and Master of Business Administration – MBA focused in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Institute of Management, Nirma University.
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
– Mr. Nilesh Thakkar – President (Sales & Marketing)
Ms. Dhara Chhapia is Chief Financial Officer of the company. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Her academic qualifications include Bachelor of Commerce (from H.L. College of Commerce) and CA (from ICAI). She has experience of more than 13 years in banking sector which includes 10 years of work experience in State Bank of India and around 3 years of work experience in Private Sector Bank. In her banking career, she looked into Corporate Banking profile. She possesses good command over Corporate Lending, Project Finance, Financial Planning & Budgeting and Team Management.
“Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.”
– Mrs. Dhara Chhapia – CFO
Mr. Jaimish Patel serves as the Company Secretary & Compliance Officer. He is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Gujarat University. With over nine years of experience at Gujarat-based listed NBFC, Arman Financial Services Limited, he has handled compliance matters related to ROC, SEBI, RBI, and FEMA. In addition to overseeing regulatory compliance, he played a key role in the company’s successful fund-raising initiatives, including preferential issue, QIP issue, NCD issue, and ECB issue.
“The hallmark of mastery is the ability to achieve significant results with elegant simplicity.”
– Mr. Jaimish Patel – Company Secretary
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