Leadership Team

CDR Rajeev Malhotra
COO (Chief Operating Officer)
- 40 years experience of which 22 years in the Indian Navy and 18 years with Marine Electricals.
- An alumni from NIT, Suratkal, and IIT Delhi; Cdr. Malhotra has served in Senior Positions across sectors in Naval Design, Production, Quality and Key assignments in the Navy.
- Steered the Operational aspects of Marine and Defence businesses and is a pioneer in propelling ‘electronics and Integrated Bridge Systems Business’ in Marine Electricals.
- Created new partner ships with leading OEMs to provide Turnkey Solutions.

Mr. Navin Rao
Vice President Marine (E&A) Business
- 25+ years’ of rich experience in Electrical products, processes and classification society as an inspecting surveyor.
- Established & led Goa Operations, reducing lead time by 20%.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements, and achieving results Currently helms Marine Business Unit, driving growth & mentoring teams.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing multiple manufacturing plants and mentoring a high-performing team across all departments.

CDR. Shammi Pujji
President (R&D
- 45+ years of experience across key domains.
- Joined Marine Electricals as the Head of R&D in the year 2014 after successfully leading Motorola (India), Amoeba Telecom, Phillips software, and thereafter promoting his own Company Oriole Technology Solutions (OTS).
- B.Sc.; BE (ETE) and Management education with apex-level assignments in state-of-art technology.
- Has been instrumental in developing a host of products and software solutions for the Indian Navy which commended him for his out-of-the-box innovations.

Mr. U. M. Bhakthavalsalan
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
- 35+ year s of experience across diverse manufacturing and services industries, encompassing all aspects of finance, accounting, and compliance.
- Building and leading high-performing finance teams, fostering an innovative and collaborative environment.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and streamlining processes. Providing valuable financial insights and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making.
- Passionate about developing the next generation of finance leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise.

Capt. Kamal Yadav
Vice President (Global Sales)
- Enriched by sales experience in electronics, NAVCOM, and software solutions with globally leading Companies, joined Marine Electricals in 2018 to grow the Commercial Marine business globally.
- Sailed as the Captain for many shipping companies.
- Rich track record of Business Development region-wise.

Cmde. S. K. Patel
Sr. Vice President
- Joined Marine Electricals in 2019, as Sr. V.P. Business Development, Special Projects and Head Electrical-Marine Business.
- 40 years experience of which 25 years in the Indian Navy and 15 years in the leading industries.
- BE (Electrical), Alumni of IIT Madras and MBA.
- Enriched by 5 years R&D at WESEE; 6 years of shipbuilding experience in Russia, 10 years in the Western Fleet, and retired as Principal Director
Weapon Equipment at Navy HQ. - 15 years’ industry experience includes Rolta, L&T Defence, Reliance and now at Marine Electricals.

Dr T. K. Mani
Head, Product R&D
- Joined Marine Electricals in 2019, as Head, Product R&D at Kochi. He has been Principal of reputed Engineering Colleges, in Kochi. He has a passion for product design. He is Head of Research and Development Centre, at Kochi.
- Under his leader ship, niche product developments are being steered for the Company.

Dr. Milind Dalvi
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
- Experienced engineering professional with 40 years of all-round technical experience, in electrical transmission and distribution equipment.
- Before joining Marine Electricals in 2019, 35 years with Schneider Electric, Crompton Greaves in various technical domains like design, quality, field services, safety, international standards & trainings.
- In-depth technical knowledge on Power and Distribution Transformers, EHV Switchgears, MV and LV Switchboards, Solution Architectures, Control Systems Design.
- Expertise in global technology transfer, new factories set ups , managing operations, Designing and Type testing as per international norms.

Mr. Deepak Vaidya
VP, Strategy and Marketing
- 35+ years of well-rounded business experience gained at Schneider Electric and Crompton Greaves, with a focus on India, France, and Asian countries.
- In-depth technical knowledge of electrical distribution networks and international standards.
- Proven track record in sales & marketing management and strategic business planning. Possesses a BE (Electrical) and a PG in Financial Management from Mumbai University, supplemented by global trainings.

Mrs. Stella D’Souza
GM - Procurement
- With 30+ years of experience, she strategically leads our procurement team, prioritizing value and risk management.
- Under her guidance, we’ve achieved major cost reductions, formed key supplier partnerships, and stabilized our supply chain.
- Utilizing market expertise and negotiation skills, she drives efficient procurement, directly improving financial health and operational efficiency.