Board of Governors
The Automation Expo 2025 Board of Governors comprises industry stalwarts and trailblazers who bring decades of experience and unparalleled expertise in industrial automation. These visionary leaders are instrumental in steering the expo's mission of fostering technological advancements and nurturing global collaborations. Through their strategic insights and forward-thinking approach, the Board ensures that Automation Expo 2025 remains the ultimate hub for innovation, industry trends, and knowledge exchange. Their commitment to the growth of automation has been pivotal in elevating the expo's global standing.
Chairman of Board of Governors for Automation Expo 2025

Dr. B. R. Mehta
Director Projects
Waaree Group
BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Mr. Ajit Karandikar
Managing Director
Karandikar Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Alain Schellings
Sales Director India & Middle East
Pepperl + Fuchs India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Anuj Bihani
Managing Director
Alstrut India Private Limited

Dr. Ashish Manchanda
Managing Director
Finder India Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Bijal Sanghvi
Managing Director
AXIS Solutions Pvt Ltd

Mr. Hemal Desai
VP - Marketing
Endress+Hauser (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Jagdish Pranami
Associate VP Electrical & Inst.
SRF Ltd.

Dr. Kartik Fojdar
Head - CoE Engineering Inst.
Reliance Industries Ltd.

Mr. Milan Desai
VP - (IMA)
Phoenix Contact India Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Mohit Kumawat
IIoT Sales Director
Advantech Industrial Computing

Mr. P. V. Sivaram
Evangelist for Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Industrial Automation

Dr. Ravinder Goyal
Managing Director
EIP Enviro Level Controls Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Sajiv Nath
Managing Director
Yokogawa India Ltd.

Mr. Shyam Warialani
CEO & Resident Director
SAW Process Solutions & Telsonic

Mr. V. B. Srikar
Co - Chairma
Nagman Instruments & Electronics
Steering Committee

Dr. Keyur Vora
Advisor & HoD (C& I)
Adani - Petrochemical Business

Dr. Kirti Shah
VP Projects
Waaree Group

Dr. Thampy Mathew
CEO
Agate Advisory

Dr. V. P. Raman
Engineering Consultant