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. C. 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 - Projects
A Stanford-educated business leader with a B.E. in Information Technology, Kishor drives operational excellence across Parason's manufacturing verticals. He spearheaded the indigenous development of Shoe Press technology and oversaw the establishment of new manufacturing facilities, including Parason's hard chrome & chemical coating plant.
Madhure Desarda
Director - Global Business & Product Development
A third-generation entrepreneur and recipient of the Young Business Leader of the Year Award (TV9 & SAP India, 2021), Madhure leads global business development and product innovation. Currently pursuing INSEAD's International Leadership Programme, he drives Parason's competitive positioning in international markets.
Utkarsh Desarda
Director
With a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering and a Masters in Management from Arizona State University, Utkarsh brings deep technical expertise to Parason. He was instrumental in steering Parason's landmark MoU with the Government of Maharashtra — a Rs. 1000 Crore investment creating 3000+ employment opportunities.
Arvind Singhal
Director & CEO - Pulp & Paper Division
A Chemical Engineering graduate from IIT Roorkee with an Executive MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Arvind brings 30+ years of global experience from ANDRITZ, Sappi, and Tembec. Known for achieving 50% business growth at ANDRITZ and revitalizing a near-bankrupt company to profitability as President & CEO.
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
V Balakrishnan
Vice President - Paper Machine
Shivaji Wanave
General Manager - Sales (West)
Kunal Chandurkar
GM - HR & OD
Sreejit Chandra
GM - Process & Application Engineering
Vinod Malpani
Head - Sales & Marketing (Exports)
Sunil Wankhade
Sr Manager – Sales
Gopal Kadam
Manager - Sales (Exports)
Sadik Maldar
Manager Marketing
Akhilendra Verma
Product Manager - Molded Fiber
Our Core Values
At Parason, we commit ourselves to the highest standards of excellence by embracing our core values of Inspire, Innovate, and Implement.
Inspire
We pledge to lead by example, fostering a culture of creativity and enthusiasm. We are dedicated to inspiring our team and our clients with visionary ideas and a passion for progress. Our goal is to ignite a spark that drives continuous improvement and fuels the pursuit of excellence.
Innovate
We are committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering by embracing new technologies and methodologies. Our pledge is to remain at the forefront of innovation, tackling challenges with originality and a forward-thinking mindset. We strive to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.
Implement
We vow to translate our visionary ideas into tangible results. Our dedication to excellence ensures that we meticulously plan, execute, and deliver projects with precision and integrity. We take pride in our ability to turn innovative concepts into practical, high-quality solutions that stand the test of time. At Parason, we don't just dream about the future; we engineer it.