Mr. Atul Dhawan is an Independent Director of the Company. He is a seasoned business leader and board advisor with over four decades of experience across professional services, corporate governance and strategic advisory. Mr. Dhawan currently serves as President of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) – Delhi-NCR Chapter and as an Independent Director on the Board of Biocon Limited.

Mr. Dhawan is a former Senior Partner from Deloitte, where he spent nearly 40 years in various leadership roles. His career has spanned audit, client service, innovation, governance, and strategy-driving value for clients and contributing to firm-wide transformation.

At Deloitte, Mr. Dhawan served as Chairperson of the South Asia Coordinating Board and represented India on the firm’s Asia Pacific and Global Boards. His work shaped policy, risk frameworks and global strategy alignment, navigating multi-market dynamics and advising CXOs and boards on complex strategic matters.

As Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, he led the design and execution of Deloitte India’s strategic roadmap and its engagement with the innovation and startup ecosystem. Mr. Dhawan also served as Regional Managing Partner – North, National Leader – Client Programmes, and Head of Brand & Communications, driving growth and market presence.

Mr. Dhawan serves on the Board of Plan India, which advances gender equity and empowerment for women and girls, and mentors several startups, founders, and young professionals.

He was Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce in India, served on the CII National Council, and sat on the Advisory Board of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in India. He has also advised the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on cross-border initiatives and policy campaigns.

He is a Chartered Accountant and Economics graduate from the University of Delhi.

Directorship and full time position in body corporates:

Sr. No	Name of Body Corporate	Position held
1	Biocon Limited	Independent Director
2	The Indus Entrepreneurs – Delhi Chapter	President / Board
3	Plan International (India Chapter)	Member / Board