Our Experts
Meet Our Team
Industry leaders and technical experts driving green industrial transformation across India.
Rajesh Belgaonkar
Seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience across diverse industrial sectors, specializing in emerging green technologies and strategic business development. His expertise spans hands-on plant setup and operations in the industrial gas sector, combined with strategic business development and a well-established manufacturer network for emerging energy ventures.
Professional Profile
Rajesh brings hands-on experience in setting up Industrial Gas Bottling Plants — from site selection and securing regulatory approvals to plant layout, commissioning, equipment procurement, and driving market development for the finished product. This technical grounding is complemented by over 25 years of business development experience across industrial bulk chemicals, refrigerant gases, thermoplastic urethanes, flavours & fragrances, and pharmaceutical propellants, where he worked closely with client industries to identify cost-reduction opportunities, enhance product quality, support new product launches, and extend shelf life. Building on this foundation, his current focus is business development in Biogas, BioCNG, and Hydrogen Manufacturing — backed by well-established relationships with leading plant and equipment manufacturers across India and Europe. In May 2026, he founded Synergy Consulting & Solutions, where he leads business strategy, client engagement, and market development, drawing on his manufacturer network and technical grounding in plant operations to connect clients with the right partners for Waste to Energy and Hydrogen Manufacturing projects.
Industry Experience
- •Industrial chemicals — supplied to automobile, fireworks/explosives, chemical, textile, and soap & detergent industries throughout India
- •Refrigerant gases — car manufacturers throughout India, HVAC industry
- •Flavors and fragrances — confectionery and pan masala industries
- •Thermoplastic urethanes — automobile industry
- •Pharmaceutical propellants — pharmaceutical companies based in Mumbai, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Aurangabad, and Ahmedabad
- •Automobile lubricants — automobile market and distribution
- •Industrial and specialty gases — engineering, automobile, food, infrastructure, and beverage industries
- •Industrial Gas Bottling Plant — site selection, permissions, plant layout, commissioning, equipment procurement, and market development
Key Achievements
- •Conceptualized and co-founded Pune Air Products, an independent manufacturing unit for industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, CO2), driving innovation and industry growth. He was founder partner of Pune Air Products.
- •Successfully united competitors in industrial chemicals to create a cohesive, collaborative body for mutual business benefit — sustained for three years.
- •Demonstrated strategic excellence in building collaborative relationships and fostering industry partnerships.
Regulatory Expertise
- •GST
- •Labor Laws
- •Factory Act
- •Gas Cylinder Rules (PESO)
Current Focus Areas
- •Waste to Energy
- •Hydrogen Manufacturing
- •Industrial Gas Bottling Plant
- •Hydrogen Fuel Stations
- •Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Rajesh Parekh
Seasoned food industry entrepreneur with over 45 years of hands-on experience in building and scaling a successful snacks, mithai, and dry fruits business.
Professional Profile
Founder of Bhavnagri, Rajesh brings 45+ years of hands-on experience in snacks, mithai, and dry fruits manufacturing. He now consults food businesses on setting up production units, optimizing processes, controlling quality, and scaling operations efficiently.
Industry Experience
- •Founder of Bhavnagri, a trusted brand known for quality and consistency
- •Built and managed a well-recognized snacks, mithai, and dry fruits business
- •Led end-to-end operations including production, quality control, and distribution
- •Developed high-quality product lines with consistent taste and customer appeal
Key Skills
- •Food production and manufacturing
- •Mithai and namkeen expertise
- •Product development
- •Quality control and food safety
- •Supply chain and procurement
- •Team leadership and training
- •Cost optimization and budgeting
- •Vendor negotiation
- •Operations management
Consulting Interests
- •Setting up Namkeen and Mithai manufacturing units
- •Production process optimization
- •Quality control systems
- •Cost reduction strategies
- •Scaling food businesses
Languages
- •English
- •Hindi
- •Gujarati
- •Marathi
Arpita S. Joshi
Senior procurement professional with 18+ years of focused experience in strategic sourcing, market research, and supplier identification, oriented toward delivering cost efficiency without compromising quality or supply continuity.
Professional Profile
Arpita specializes in procurement cost reduction — reviewing buying patterns, benchmarking suppliers, and identifying more competitive sourcing options across chemicals, gases, and engineering goods. She delivers practical, risk-aware savings without compromising on quality or supply continuity.
PURCHASE VERIFICATION - Current pattern review
- •Reviews existing procurement patterns, items, suppliers, and price points
- •Uses direct experience auditing procurement processes and supplier performance to surface accurate baselines
SOURCE IDENTIFICATION - Competitive supplier research
- •Conducts structured market research to identify more competitive and reliable supply sources
- •Assesses potential suppliers on capacity, competency, cost, quality, and delivery consistency
COST BENCHMARKING - Market & pricing analysis
- •Compares supplier options, market prices, and sourcing terms to highlight realistic savings opportunities
- •Grounded in hands-on price negotiation and vendor rating experience
SAVINGS GUIDANCE - Practical, risk-aware savings
- •Delivers actionable cost savings recommendations aligned with expenditure forecasting and budget planning
- •Ensures quality and supply continuity are not traded away for a lower price
Prasad Dabke
Mechanical engineer, management accountant, and certified management consultant with over 35 years of industrial and consulting experience. Trained in Lean Manufacturing by a Harvard Business School professor. Six Sigma green belt certified with DoE training under a Motorola director. Previously AVP/Head of Lean Management at Bharat Forge, Senior Manager at Deloitte, and held senior positions at Sulzer India, Krupp Industries, and Thermax.
Professional Profile
With 35+ years across manufacturing and management consulting, Prasad leads Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, and operational due diligence engagements. He has driven breakthrough improvements at organizations like Bharat Forge and Deloitte, covering process optimization, ERP/MRP systems, and plant restructuring.
Core Expertise
- •Lean Manufacturing
- •Six Sigma
- •TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
- •Operational Due Diligence
- •Business Due Diligence
- •ERP/MRP Systems
- •Process Optimization
- •Cost Management
Strategic Benefits Delivered
- •Acquisition Integration
- •Lean Transformation
- •World-Class Plant Setup
- •Supplier Evaluation
- •Growth Advisory
Industries Served
- •Pumps
- •Valves
- •Gearboxes
- •Auto Transmissions
- •Boilers
- •Compressors
- •Material Handling
- •Precision Machining
- •Forgings
- •Castings
- •Plastics
- •Rubber
- •Sheet Metal
Dr. Jayashri Gopalakrishna
PhD-qualified Materials Science expert with 30+ years of global experience in advanced materials R&D, failure analysis, and laboratory leadership. A trusted research scientist to industry partners for solving complex materials challenges, improving product reliability, and optimising coatings and surface engineering solutions. Led advanced materials characterisation labs supporting global customers, delivered failure analysis for high-reliability applications, and developed corrosion-resistant coatings. Deep experience establishing SOPs, safety systems, and lab best practices in regulated environments.
Professional Profile
Dr. Jayashri consults on advanced materials challenges — failure analysis, corrosion engineering, coatings design, and surface analysis. With 30+ years of global R&D experience, she also supports organizations in lab setup, SOP development, and materials selection across aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
Core Expertise
- •Failure Analysis
- •Advanced Materials
- •SEM / FIB
- •Surface Analysis
- •Coatings Design
- •Corrosion Engineering
Key Services
- •Materials Selection
- •Lab Setup & Audit
- •SOP Development
- •R&D Advisory
- •Technical Advisory
Industries Served
- •Aerospace
- •Electronics
- •Automotive
- •Energy
- •Manufacturing
Shubhada Chitnis
Seasoned pharmaceutical supply chain & strategic sourcing leader with 23+ years of experience driving procurement excellence, supply chain transformation, and business innovation across leading pharma organisations. Managed procurement portfolios exceeding INR 500 Cr and achieved multi-crore savings. Built resilient supply ecosystems across India, China, and global platforms. Deep supplier network spanning Indian leaders (Divis, Hetero, Laurus Labs, Aurobindo, Sun Pharma, Mylan), Chinese suppliers (Zhejiang, CSPC, Sinopharm, Huahai), and global platforms (BASF, Evonik, Dow, Roquette, Colorcon, Ashland, FMC).
Professional Profile
Shubhada specializes in pharmaceutical supply chain and strategic sourcing, having managed procurement portfolios exceeding INR 500 Cr across Indian, Chinese, and global supplier networks. She advises pharma organizations on category management, supplier development, cost optimization, and GMP/USFDA compliance.
Core Expertise
- •Strategic Sourcing
- •Procurement Excellence
- •Supply Chain Transformation
- •Vendor Development
- •Global Networking
- •Business Modeling
Key Services
- •End-to-End Supply Chain Operations
- •Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- •Supplier Network Development
- •Regulatory Compliance (GMP/WHO-GMP/USFDA)
- •Business Modelling & Strategic Partnerships
Industries Served
- •Pharmaceuticals
- •APIs & Intermediates
- •Specialty Chemicals
- •Excipients & Packaging
- •Global Supply Platforms