Formal 3-tiered Governance structure

• Board of Directors
• Corporate Management Committee
• Executive Committee

Value creation in businesses through EVA

Strategic business review meets Quarterly / Half yearly / Yearly basis

Quantified target setting & linking to rewards

Strong process orientation through SOPs

Investment in futuristic IT infrastructure

Gautam S. Adani, Chairman

A man of tremendous foresight, the dynamic and enterprising Gautam S Adani has over 24 years of varied experience in manufacturing and trading. He joined the family business of trading in textiles in the early eighties while completing his education. Ever since there has been no looking back for the 43 year old visionary. His unparalleled expertise in international trade, solution oriented approaches, innovation and endurance in an increasingly competitive and rapidly expanding trading market has seen the Adani group metamorphose itself from a trading house to an infrastructure builder and basic utility provider.

Rajesh S. Adani, Managing Director

A Bachelor in Commerce, the 41 years old Rajesh S Adani has been a catalyst in the rapid expansion of the Group. An expert when it comes to financial and commercial intricacies, he is in charge of the day to day operations of the company. His proactive and personalised approach to business and a competitive spirit has been instrumental in AEL establishing business relationships and a wide network of contacts with traders across the globe.

Vasant S. Adani, Whole time Director

Aged 50 years and a Bachelor in Arts, Vasant S Adani is actively looking into the administrative aspects of the Adani group. With about 16 years of experience in real estate development and general management, he lends an overall corporate administrative touch to the operations of various Adani Group entities.

Mr. Pradeep Mittal, Whole time Director

Mr. Mittal has done his post graduate diploma in Marketing, and has over 30 years experience in the global energy and minerals trade. He was chief General Manager of Karamchand Thaper and Brothers (CS) Ltd. before joining the Adani Group in 1998.

Jay H. Shah, Director

Aged 45 years and a law graduate, Jay H Shah, have been with the company since its inception. Acknowledged by one and all in the company to possess the acumen of an artful trader, his connections and global sourcing skills have earned him a reputation in the chemicals and petrochemicals business in Mumbai.

Dr. A. C. Shah, Director

Dr A C Shah, the erstwhile Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of Baroda have more than thirty years of extensive banking experience. An M A and PhD in Economics, Dr Shah has served as a director on the Board of reputed companies like UTI Bank, Reliance Capital, Jet Airways, NOCIL, Kopran and Gujarat Lease Finance. He has chaired several committees on banking, the most recent one being the RBI Committee for functioning of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).

Dr. Pravin P. Shah, Director

Aged 54 years, Dr Pravin P Shah is a practicing Chartered Accountant and the sole proprietor of the renowned Pravin P Shah & Associates, a firm of chartered Accountants. He has about 25 years of experience in auditing, legal matters and taxation planning.

C. R. Shah, Director

Shri C. R. Shah obtained Master Degree in Arts with first position from Gujarat University. He was a Gold Medallist having obtained first position in Master of Laws examination with Distinction. He was subsequently admitted as a Fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Life fellowship was conferred on Mr. Shah by All India Management Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the professional management movement. He worked for more than three decades at top position in Industry and holds Directorship in many well know Companies. Shri Shah was twice elected as President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. For the last ten years, he is the President of The Gujarat Investors' & Shareholders' Association. He is a member of the Primary Market Advisory Committee of SEBI and was also a Member of the Malegan Committee. He was Public Trustee on the Board of Ahmedabad Stock Exchange for a period of five years. Added to this, Shri Shah had the proud privilege to serve on the Direct Taxes Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Finance. Presently, he is president of Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).