Our Leadership
Visionary leaders driving five decades of engineering excellence in the pulp and paper industry.
Founder & Chairman
Late Dr. C.P. Desarda
Founder & Visionary Metallurgist
A renowned metallurgist, Dr. Champalalji P. Desarda founded Parason in 1976 with a vision to create world-class pulp and paper machinery.
His pioneering work in Chrome steel alloys revolutionized the refiner disc industry, setting new standards for wear resistance and durability.
Recognized with the National Productivity Award and trained at Brno University, Czech Republic, Dr. Desarda's legacy continues to inspire innovation at Parason.
“Excellence in engineering is not just about building machines — it's about building trust and a sustainable future.”
Dr. Shekhar Desarda
Chairman & Managing Director
As CMD, Dr. Shekhar Desarda has driven Parason's transformation into a globally recognized engineering powerhouse.
An active member of IPPTA (Indian Pulp and Paper Technical Association), he brings unparalleled technical expertise and business acumen.
Under his leadership, Parason expanded to 75+ countries, established manufacturing in Brazil, and forged strategic partnerships with global leaders like ABB.
His vision of “Indian engineering for the world” guides Parason's mission of delivering world-class solutions globally.
Board of Directors
Our board of directors brings diverse expertise in manufacturing, technology, and global business development.
Kishor Desarda
Director
Drives operational excellence and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring world-class production standards across all facilities.
Madhure Desarda
Director
Spearheads business development and global partnerships, expanding Parason's presence in international markets.
Utkarsh Desarda
Director
Champions technology innovation and product development, driving next-generation solutions for the pulp & paper industry.
Our Key Team
Meet the dedicated professionals driving Parason's success across engineering, operations, sales, and marketing.
Laxminarayan Sharma
Chief Technical Officer
Amol Thakur
Executive Director
Sunil Purohit
Vice President
Raj Kumar
Vice President
Manish Lall
Vice President - Exports
Ameet Bathiya
Vice President Operations
K Malatesh Rao
Vice President - Sales & Marketing
Vinod Malpani
Head - Sales & Marketing (Exports)
V Balakrishnan
Vice President - Paper Machine
Gopal Kadam
Manager - Sales (Exports)
Sunil Wankhade
Sr Manager - Sales
Shivaji Wanave
General Manager - Sales (West)
Sadik Maldar
Manager Marketing
Kunal Chandurkar
GM - HR & OD
Akhilendra Verma
Product Manager - MFB
Leadership Philosophy
Three pillars that drive our commitment to engineering excellence and sustainable growth.
Inspire
Leading by example, fostering creativity and enthusiasm across every level of our organization.
Innovate
Pushing boundaries with cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking methodologies.
Implement
Translating visionary ideas into tangible results that deliver measurable impact.