Having earned his Masters degree in mining engineering, he has developed a penchant for learning and R&D. He has actively involved himself in product development projects of defence, new products and processes. A recipient of "Pickering and ISM Medal" from, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad and Gold Medalist from Mining Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India. He is a Member of Society of Explosives Engineers, U.S.A. and was Chairman of Explosives Development Council constituted by Government of India and Chairman of Explosives Manufacturers Association of India. He has been given Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award 2015 in the Outstanding Category.

He authored various articles about high energy materials including "Scaling up of CL-20 production to pilot plant scale" presented at the proceedings of National Symposium on Trends in Explosive Technology. He has been conferred Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Gulbarga University in recognition of his rare distinction and distinguished contributions to the field of science and technology.

A chemical engineer with over 43 years of experience in producing explosives, detonators, petrochemicals, coal tar pitches and enamels; solid propellants and has expertise in mushroom farming. He is the recipient of Membership from the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC-UK). He has project execution as his forte, he is excellent in HR management and a steadfast troubleshooter.

Retired as Lieutenant General from the services of the Indian Army in 2015. He was commissioned into the regiment of artillery in 1976. He has attended prestigious Higher Command & National Defence College Courses. During his long and illustrious career, he held a variety of Command, Staff and Instructional assignments. He commanded the prestigious Strike Corps, on the South Western Front, before taking over as DGMO.

She is a doctor by profession and also has rich experience in the industry. She is involved in various social and philanthropic activities especially in healthcare.

Mrs. Shonika Prasad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and MBA with specialization in Finance and International Trade from ICBM - School of Business Excellence, Hyderabad.

Y. Durga Prasad Rao Director (Operations) A mechanical engineer having 35 years experience in manufacture of explosives, propellants, refractories and also in factory management.

Dr V G Sekaran holds a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, in the branch of Mechanical Engineering, from Madurai University, a Master’s Degree in Engineering, with a Specialisation in Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and a doctorate in philosophy from the Queen’s University of Belfast.

Dr. Gnana Sekaran Venkatasamy is an eminent Missile Scientist and the Chief Designer of the Long-Range Ballistic Missile System AGNI5. He has held key roles in DRDO including Chief Controller R&D (Missiles & Strategic Systems), Programme Director to Agni Missiles and involved in development of programs of national importance such as Missiles & Strategic Systems. He has sound technical knowledge on missile systems, flight mechanics, propulsion systems and advanced technologies such as composites. He has carried out extensive research and developed many critical technologies for Indian Defence Industry. He is honoured with various prestigious awards such as “Scientist of the year award”, “Path Breaking Research/Outstanding Technology Development Award”, “Technology leadership awards, among others. He is involved in framing several policies in the areas of joint collaborations and technology acquisitions both within the country and abroad during his stint with DRDO. He has served as an advisory committee member for technological development programmes and published several national and international research journals.

Dr Nanda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining with a 1st Division with Distinction from Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad and a Master’s Degree by Research in the area of Reliability Engineering from IIT(ISM), Dhanbad and Ph.D in Mineral Processing from Krishnadev Rai University, Ballari, Karnataka.

Dr Nanda is an expert in Mine Planning, Operation and Complete management of mineral projects in Iron Ore, Diamond, Limestone, Copper having 38 years successful experience in the Industry. He has expertise in Project Management, conceptualized the 3 MTPA steel plant construction at NMDC and supervised and monitored as Director Technical New Projects like Slurry Pipe line and Pellet Plant along with two 7 MTPA iron Ore Mine at NMDC implemented by him. He has expertise in Mineral Beneficiation and development of new material through utilization of waste. He has actively involved in the sharing and dissemination of knowledge through various technical publications and received various Honors and Awards to his credit.

Mr. Ch Seshagiri Rao is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Mr. Ch Seshagiri Rao has been engaged in professional practice as a Chartered Accountant since 1976. With over four decades of experience, he has gained expertise in conducting internal and statutory audits for corporate organizations and Banks, as well as specialization in corporate taxation. He was Co-opted as Committee member of Expert Advisory Committee of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi and was co-opted as a committee member of State Level Audit Board of A.G’s Office, Andhra Pradesh