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PROFILE EXECUTIVE CONNECT MARKETING WIZARD

Jalaj Srivastava, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (CSMO), KJS Cement (I) Limited, brings
over three decades of leadership experience in the cement industry, having held senior
sales and marketing roles at Shree Cement Ltd., UltraTech Cement, Century Textiles and
Industries (Cement Division), Prism Cement, and Modi Cement, where he built a strong track
record in driving business growth and market expansion.
Throughout his career, Jalaj has progressed from a management trainee to executive
leadership positions, leading sales and marketing functions across major cement
companies. His appointment at KJS Cement (I) Limited marks a new chapter as he
leverages his extensive expertise in commercial strategy, channel development, and
market leadership to strengthen the company’s growth journey.

GROWTH LEADER

Dr Manish Kulkarni, Managing Director, Manitou South Asia Private Limited, will lead the
company’s strategic growth, business operations, market expansion, sales leadership, and
customer engagement initiatives, further strengthening Manitou’s presence in the South Asian
construction and material handling equipment market. Prior to joining Manitou South Asia, Dr
Manish served as Sales Director at Ammann Group, having also held leadership roles as Head
of Sales and Marketing and General Manager – Exports.
Earlier, Dr. Manish led Product Management, Product Marketing, and Sales functions at JCB
India Ltd. and spent over 17 years with Greaves Cotton Limited as General Manager. With
extensive experience across construction equipment, road construction solutions, product
management, sales, marketing, exports, and business leadership, he brings a strong track record of driving growth and market
development.

MASTER STRATEGIST

Gaurav Bali, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Enlite, where he drives the
company’s vision to redefine how buildings and infrastructure are managed, experienced,
and made sustainable. With over a decade of experience across startups and enterprises,
Gaurav brings a rare mix of entrepreneurial instinct and strategic execution to Enlite’s journey.
An entrepreneur at heart, he founded AmyGB, an AI firm where the entire foundational AI
stack was built in-house. His career reflects a rare ability to bridge corporate scale with
entrepreneurial agility, combining global perspective with sharp execution. At Enlite, Gaurav
leads business strategy, growth, and customer success, working closely with enterprise
leaders, real estate developers, and ecosystem partners. He has been instrumental in
building Enlite into India’s leading cloud-native intelligent infrastructure company, overseeing
its expansion across commercial real estate, data centers, campuses, and smart city projects.
A Harvard Business School alumnus, Gaurav has successfully led businesses across both enterprise and startup ecosystems.
He played a pivotal leadership role at United Breweries Group, steered a large outsourcing organisation as its Chief Executive
Officer, and is currently guiding a leading HR Technology company towards its IPO.

VISIONARY LEADER
Mahesh Agarwal, Managing Director, Purti Realty, with decades of experience has
transformed Purti Group into a diversified powerhouse. Under his leadership, the group
expanded its operations from traditional business areas to infrastructure, hospitality, retail, and
residential real estate, playing a pivotal role in India’s economic growth and the “Make in
India” initiative. Mahesh’s strategic foresight has helped Purti Realty establish itself as a trusted
name in the industry, earning recognition for quality and innovation. As a contributing member
of CREDAI, he has actively shaped industry standards while mentoring the next generation
of leaders at Purti Realty. He is also an active member of Indian Chamber of Commerce,
Merchant’s Chamber of Commerce and other prominent industry bodies. Known for his keen
understanding of market trends, Mahesh ensures Purti Realty stays ahead in a rapidly evolving
sector. His leadership has cemented the company’s reputation as a driver of growth and
innovation.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Mahesh is a passionate golfer who cherishes quality time with his family during his
leisure hours.

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