ABL’s Management Team has vast experience in all business areas and is geared up to meet any challenge. The Team of more than 100 engineers and skilled associates have tons of experience in development and manufacturing products in a very quick and efficient manner, providing value and quality to the customers satisfaction.
Chairman
Raman Macker is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, based between Dubai and Mumbai. With over two decades of experience in bringing to market award-winning brands, products and services across varied sectors, his ventures create new benchmarks for contemporary business models and operations. He believes that a passion for innovation drives inspiring ideas and exponential business growth.
His 20+ years career path spans leadership roles in a range of ventures and industries; from manufacturing auto components, pharmaceuticals, and kitchen equipment, to commandeering the strategy and operations of international food franchises, to producing an acclaimed feature film. In addition, he was the creative force that conceptualized, developed and owned close to 60 restaurants, nightclubs and cafes all across India, and his repertoire also includes launching a high-volume central kitchen business in Mumbai that caters tens of thousands of corporate meals daily.
Raman recently founded, and is currently spearheading, two tech-centric ventures. ‘Yay Food Technologies Ltd’ is a state-of-the-art food-tech innovation company operating out of Italy and UAE that aims to revolutionize the concept of Quick Service Meals by introducing SMART technologies and high tech robotics to improve modes of consumption and increase revenue. The venture’s first project is an automated pizza making kiosk called ‘Let’s Pizza’™. ‘Auto Bus Laser LLC’, is a cutting edge automotive and locomotive components fabrication facility in UAE that utilizes robotics and automation to ensure quality, consistency and optimized costs. Raman is currently a director on the board of over 5 companies with diverse businesses within these sectors.
Member Board of Director
Mr. B D Agrawal is a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with over 38 years of experience of working in Retail, Banking, Oil and Service industries in the field of strategic planning, financial and treasury management, Trade finance and Corporate Governance. He has a strong experience of many years in identification, development and evaluation of new business opportunities, project implementation and wealth management, working capital management, negotiation with banks and financial Institutions. Most of his career he managed a multicultural large team, trained and facilitated development, providing opportunities for growth and motivated all levels of staff to ensure the optimum & efficient use of resources.
He has a strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a track record of exceeding goals and objectives. Competent in prospecting and lead generation, problem-solving and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in managing the internal control and compliance environment, developing, installing and implementing finance and accounting procedures.
Member Board of Director
Mr. BHIMASENA RAU is an auto industry veteran with rich experience in International Marketing and Sales, Product development, creating distribution networks, etc. He has been strongly associated with the Hinduja group and its flagship entity Ashok Leyland in various senior management capacities. Mr. Rau is an Honors in Production Engineering and a Master in Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore (IIMB).
Plant Head
Mr. Karunakaran has more than 16 years of experience in Manufacturing, SCM, Procurement, Vendor Development & logistics across heavy Engg, 3PL & Automotive industries. A dynamic professional with an experience in formulating & implementing Manufacturing & Plant Operations strategies aimed at driving business growth for top line & bottom line and enhancing efficiency.
Development Head
Mr. S V Pillai has more than 40 years of experience in Automotive Industry working across various departments: Quality Systems, Product Development, Vendor Development, Manufacturing etc. Mr. Pillai has been associated with ABL from its inception.