Born on March 13, 1961

Education

1983: Completed B.Tech. in Textile Technology at PSG College of Technology
1984: Obtained M.Sc in Textile Technology from the University of Manchester
1986: Obtained a Ph.D from the University of Manchester for research work in warp spinning technology

Scholarship/Awards

1984: William Jones Scholarship
1985: University of Manchester Overseas Research Student Award
1986: Textile Institute Scholarship

Professional Career

• On completion of Ph.D worked on a joint research project between Mezdan, Platts Saco Lowell and University of Manchester on evaluation of splicing of spun yarns
• Managing Director of Premier Mills Pvt Ltd and Premier Fine Linens Pvt Ltd
• Member of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation from 2000 to 2003
• Chairman of the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), Coimbatore, from 2007 to 2009
• Chairman of the South India Textile Research Association, Coimbatore, from 2016 to 2019
• Chairman of The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council, Mumbai, (TEXPROCIL) from 2018 to 2020
• Vice President of ITMF from 2018
• President of ITMF from 2023