Kishore Musale
Founder and Chairman
The flag bearer with an uncanny ability to inspire and empower. He is responsible for leading, chairing and overseeing the performance of the Board.
His indefatigable energy and inspirational ideas are the keys to the Group’s success so far, and he has the foresight and imagination to propel the organisation to greater heights in the future.
Salil Musale
Managing Director
He leads Naxnova and spearheads their growth and diversification into new global markets and technologies.
He sets and evolves the strategic direction for the
company and its portfolio of offerings while nurturing a
strong leadership team to drive its execution.
Sameer Musale
Joint Managing Director
He provides strategic advice and guidance to the chair and members of the board. He is leading the group’s diversification into the new business areas of Agriculture and Agro-processing for consumer and industrial applications.
Dr. Raphaël Bennes
CTO
Raphael holds a Ph.D. in Supramolecular & Organic Chemistry and has 22 years of expertise in Printed Electronics. Currently, he leads Product Development and oversees the Technology Strategy & Execution. He is driving innovation and developing new products to fuel the company’s global business growth.
Albert Meiers
Head of Sales & Marketing (Printed Electronics)
Albert, with an MBA and an engineering degree, has more than 25 years of expertise in project management, automotive, and industrial sales, and business development. In his current role, he focuses on business development for new printed electronic products for the automotive sector.
Shantaram Jadhav
Head of Product Development & Commercialization (Printed Electronics)
Shantaram brings over 18 years of leadership in New Product Development (NPD) and Simulations across the Automotive and Electro-Mechanical sectors. He holds a Master’s in Design Engineering and is pursuing a doctorate in EV systems.
Shantaram brings over 18 years of leadership in New Product Development (NPD) and Simulations across the Automotive and Electro-Mechanical sectors. He holds a Master’s in Design Engineering and is pursuing a doctorate in EV systems. His career includes impactful roles at M&M, Hero Honda, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors Ltd, and Uno Minda Ltd. At Naxnova he integrates rigorous simulations with practical validation to develop innovative, reliable, and market-ready products, setting new standards in product excellence.
Kalpa Kadam
Head of Human Resources
Kalpa, with a Master’s in Management Studies in HR, brings 16 years of comprehensive HR expertise. Currently, as the Head of Human Resources, she leads the development and implementation of strategic HR initiatives focused on Talent Acquisition & Retention, Employee Upskilling, Compensation Benchmarking, Compliance Audits, and HR Digitization to streamline processes and enhance employee engagement.
Vishal Bhargava
Head of Systems, Data Analytics & Intelligence
Vishal, with an Engineering degree, brings more than 24 years of expertise in Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, and IT Consulting. In his current role, he focuses on enhancing operational processes and decision-making through data insights. Additionally, he fosters an innovative ecosystem that propels the company towards a digitally-forward future, ensuring the company remains agile and competitive in the evolving business landscape.
Anand Barge
Head of Finance
Anand, a Chartered Accountant, heads the Finance Function at Astarc Group with 18 years of experience in Finance, Treasury, and transaction advisory. He excels in complex negotiations, legal vetting, due diligence, and transaction structuring, with significant achievements in fundraising and executing M&A and cross-border strategies.
Jagjyot Singh Nanda
Head of Sales & Marketing
Jagjyot Singh brings 32 years of diverse experience in the Automotive Sector, with roles spanning R&D, Brand Marketing, and Sales. In his current role, he is focused on driving aggressive sales growth and collaborating closely with leading OEMs in both the Automotive and White Goods sectors.
