Board of Directors

Mr. Jitendra Tuli (Chairman)

Mr. Jitendra Tuli

Mr. Jitendra Tuli is a Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company. He was also the Chairman of the Company for the period from December 20, 2011, to January 29, 2016, and has also served as Managing Director of the Company for the period from December 20, 2012 to January 29, 2016. Mr. Tuli obtained his Post Graduate Diploma from London School of Journalism and attended the School of Public Relations and Communications at Boston University, USA. Mr. Jitendra Tuli was an editorial and communications consultant with World Health Organization, regional office for South East Asia, where he served as the Public Information Officer for 19 years till 1996. He has written for leading Newspapers and Magazines. He is deeply involved in the work for the less privileged ones, as trustee of Amarjyoti Charitable Trust and as founder member of Cancer Sehyog.

Mr. Sumant Bharat Ram (Non- Executive Director)

Mr. Sumant Bharat Ram holds a Bachelor degree in Economics (Honors) from Delhi University and completed his Master’s Degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. He hails from the pioneering Industrialist family of Lala Shri Ram. Before joining DCM Limited, he worked with Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan and SRF Limited. Mr. Ram’s experience is further enriched by his partnership with the renowned academic writing assistant, which specializes in supporting professionals in crafting well-structured and impactful academic papers. He also worked as Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director of erstwhile DCM Engineering Limited. Over the years, he has occupied various senior management positions, including as a member of the Board of the Company. With more than 30 years in management of Finance, Legal and Corporate Affairs, and Business Operation, he is currently serving as the Whole-Time Director of Purearth Infrastructure Limited, a Joint Venture of the Company engaged in the business of Real Estate development.

Mr. Ajay Vir Jakhar (Independent Director)

Mr. Ajay Vir Jakhar is an Independent Director of the Company. Mr. Ajay Vir Jakhar studied in Mayo College in Ajmer, Rajasthan. He is a Graduate in Geography from Kirori-Mal College, Delhi University.

He is Chairman, Bharat Krishak Samaj. He is also :

Advisory Board, EAT Foundation;

Ambassador, Food and Land Use Coalition;

President, The Abohar Cooperative Marketing Society Ltd.

Member, Stewardship Board on Food Systems, WEF

He is a regular columnist for Indian Express and other publications. He has been a speaker at various International and National forums.

Mr. Aditya Katoch (Independent Director)

Mr. Aditya Katoch is an Independent Director of the Company. Mr. Aditya Katoch studied in Modern School in Delhi and Mayo College in Ajmer. He is Graduate from Jammu University. He has extensive experience in Hospitality Industry. He worked with Taj Group, Taragarh Palace Hotel and later moved to Karan Mahal in Srinagar, a residence of Dr. Karan Singh, former Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir. Karan Mahal was started as Royal Home Stay in April 2021 where Mr. Aditya Katoch became General Manager till date.

He is also Director in Clayground Communications Pvt. Ltd. a Media and Communication Company. This Company has handled assignments from Jaypee Group, Times Group, Apolo Hospitals amongst others.

Dr. Kavita A Sharma (Independent Director)

Dr. Kavita A Sharma

Dr. Kavita A Sharma

Dr. Kavita A Sharma is an Independent Director of the Company. Dr. Kavita A Sharma holds Ph.D. degree in English from the University of Delhi. She is also LLM from the University of British Columbia, Canada.

She started teaching in 1971 in Delhi University’s Hindu College and became its Principal in 1998 and served there till 2008 thereafter she took up another challenging assignment as Director of India International Centre, New Delhi.

She has published a number of books including Internationalisation of Education, Sixty Years of University Grants Commission, Hindu College, Delhi- A People’s Movement and The Windmills of the Mind etc.

She has widely travelled around the world and also been an Honorary Visiting Lecturer at Tokyo’s Women’s Christian College and University of Indonesia. She is associated with many professional organisations including English Association, Indian Association of Canadian Studies, Indian Law Institute and Indian History Congress. Through her teaching, publications and association with many professional institutions she is an active contributor in the field of higher education.

She was conferred the Indira Gandhi Sadbhavana Award by the National Integration and Economic Council in 2005. She has been the Founder President of Parent’s Forum for Meaningful Education.

Mr. Vinay Sharma (Managing Director)

Mr. Vinay Sharma

Mr. Vinay Sharma is appointed as Managing Director of the Company with effect from August 4, 2024.

Mr. Vinay Sharma did B. Com in the year 1987 from Punjab University. He is ICWAI (Inter). He did his MBA in Finance in 2004. He is having more than 29 years of experience in various industries i.e. Foundry, Automotive Component Industry, Life Style Products Industries, Textile and Cycle Industries. Before joining DCM Engineering, he worked with reputed companies like Jindal Stainless Steel Limited, Vardhman Textile, Mannesmann Sachs India Limited and Atlas Cycles Industries Limited.

He joined ‘DCM Engineering Product’, Engineering Division of the Company, in 2011 as Senior Manager (Costing and MIS) and was promoted to the position of DGM Finance & Accounts in 2017. In his capacity as Executive Director (Engineering Business), he is responsible for day to day affairs of the Engineering Business of the Company.

 

Mr. Yuv Bharat Ram (Non- Executive Director)

Mr. Yuv Bharat Ram graduated in BFA Fashion Design, from Parsons The New School for Design, New York (August 2013 – May 2017). He is a Creative Design Resource with an understanding of market realities, both aesthetically and commercially. He can conceptualize designs and sales strategies with the target demographic in mind. He is highly proficient in navigating client interactions both domestically and globally. He has worked with Hermes Paris – France, Janavi New Delhi – India, and Brunello Cuccinelli New York – USA. Currently, he is working as a Whole-Time Director of Purearth Infrastructure Limited, a Joint Venture of the Company engaged in Real Estate development. As an Executive Director for Marketing for the company his role focuses on sales and advertising strategy for the Amaryllis project to ensure maximum sales velocity.  He is also Director on the Board of DCM Infotech Limited. He has experience of nearly 7 years in the industry

Mr. Rahil Bharat Ram (Non- Executive Director)

Mr. Rahil Bharat Ram holds a bachelor’s in science from the University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering. He is currently working as a Strategy and Management Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (India). He has extensive experience in high-impact projects, including digital transformation, revenue acceleration, GenAI implementation and operational diagnostics for leading Global conglomerates. He possesses sector expertise in public, financial, IT, and power industries. At present, he is also serving on the boards of Purearth Infrastructure Limited and DCM Infotech.

Prior to his stint at BCG, Mr. Bharat Ram worked in Investment Banking at BNP Paribas and as a Software Development Engineer at a US-based start-up.

Mr. Shayam Sunder Sharma (Non- Executive Director)

Mr. Shayam Sunder Sharma

Mr. Shayam Sunder Sharma completed his B.E in Electronics and Communication from IIT Roorkee in 1980. He is among the pioneers in the Indian computer industry. With over 26 years of experience in IT and more than 15 years in real estate and associated sectors, he has made significant contributions. While working in the IT Division of the company, known as DCM Data Systems, he managed Product Design, Development, and Manufacturing. Later, he transitioned to Purearth Infrastructure Ltd. (PIL), a joint venture company focused on real estate development, where he served as VP (Commercial) starting in 2006. . He also held the position of Whole-Time Director on the Board of PIL from April 14, 2015, to March 01, 2016. In academia, many professionals, including Mr. Sharma, have utilized services as a reliable assistant for writing academic papers and partnering in academic endeavors.