Advisory Board
Advisory Board 2026
10 AM – 6 PM | Day 1 & 2
10 AM – 5 PM | Day 3
31 Aug,
01,02 Sep 2026
Hall 4, Bombay Exhibition Centre Nesco, Mumbai
Advisory Board 2026
Chairman & Managing Director Eco Recycling Limited (Ecoreco), India
Mr. B. K. Soni is recognized pioneer in the circular economy and sustainable resource management, and the Chairman & Managing Director of Eco Recycling Limited (Ecoreco)—India’s leading and most trusted e-waste management company. A qualified Cost & Management Accountant and a first-generation entrepreneur, Mr. Soni is widely credited with institutionalizing the organized e-waste recycling ecosystem in India. In 2005—well before regulatory frameworks were established—Mr. Soni founded India’s first authorized and registered e-waste recycling facility near Mumbai, setting the foundation for a compliant, technology-driven, and environmentally responsible recycling industry. His visionary leadership has consistently bridged policy, innovation, and scalable execution, positioning India as a key player in the global recycling value chain. Mr. Soni serves on the Board of the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), the country’s premier industry body, and is a Member of the Technical Advisory Committee of SERI (USA)—the global authority behind the R2 Responsible Recycling standard. Through these roles, he actively contributes to shaping international standards, regulatory frameworks, and best practices in sustainable electronics lifecycle management. Under his leadership, Ecoreco has evolved into an integrated circular economy enterprise offering end-to-end solutions across the entire e-waste value chain—including reverse logistics, asset recovery, refurbishment & remarketing, secure data destruction, dismantling, advanced recycling, and extraction of critical materials. The company operates a nationwide infrastructure and has developed scalable, compliant systems aligned with global ESG and EPR requirements. Ecoreco is also at the forefront of digital and decentralized innovation in waste management. It launched BookMyJunk, India’s first technology-enabled platform for responsible e-waste disposal—recognized by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat (January 2023). The company further pioneered “Recycling on Wheels – SmartER”, a first-of-its-kind mobile recycling solution endorsed by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and formally launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State, in October 2023. A strong advocate of inclusive growth, Mr. Soni has integrated large-scale skill development and formalization of informal waste workers into Ecoreco’s business model, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), creating a replicable model for green job creation and social impact. Ecoreco’s excellence has been recognized by leading global and national institutions including the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India), Lockheed Martin, CII, FICCI, Frost & Sullivan, Hurun India, Sankalp, and the Good Governance Foundation, among others—for innovation, sustainability leadership, and operational excellence. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Soni continues to drive Ecoreco’s vision of transforming waste into wealth, while building resilient, technology-led circular economy ecosystems that align with global climate goals and sustainable development priorities.
Director General,
MAIT
Col Suhail Zaidi (Retd) is the Director General of MAIT (Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology), where he champions policies and initiatives to strengthen India’s hardware and electronics ecosystem and accelerate digital transformation. A veteran leader with over two decades of expertise in secure networks, telecom, and ICT, he has led the design and deployment of resilient communication infrastructures across multiple technologies, ensuring connectivity and efficiency in complex environments. His Army career also included pivotal roles in Military Intelligence and Counter Insurgency operations, as well as talent selection at the Services Selection Board. Today, his work focuses on building competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability in India’s technology sector. Col Zaidi’s unique perspective bridges manufacturing, connectivity, and the digital economy, offering insights into how new-age networks and digital infrastructure are driving collaboration, value creation, and growth in industries.
Vice President, Business Development & Customer Success
A seasoned professional in business development and market research, I bring over 26 years of experience across both international and domestic markets, with a strong focus on advancing sustainability and circular economy principles. I hold an MBA from a prestigious institution and have spent nine years managing high-net-worth individual (HNI) clients within one of the largest firms in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. My specialization encompasses the responsible management of precious metal-bearing waste and the innovative recycling of green metals, all while championing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Since joining Attero in 2011 as Vice President of Sourcing, I have played a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and expansion. I lead Attero's e-waste recycling initiatives, overseeing the processing of over 144,000 metric tons of e-waste and 1,000 metric tons of lithium-ion batteries annually. My strategic initiatives have achieved unparalleled efficiency in recovering valuable materials from lithium-ion batteries, setting a new benchmark within the industry. I am committed to identifying new market segments and fostering sustainable business growth, while upholding a strong dedication to circularity and Environmentally conscious practices. My contributions significantly enhance Attero's supply chain management strategy and advocate for responsible Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) management, reinforcing our mission to lead in environmental stewardship through innovative recycling solutions.
CEO & Director – Jendamark India
Managing Director – Eepos India
Himanshu began his professional journey as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) at Tata Motors Car Plant in 2004. Over the next four years, he played a key role in planning new product launches and capacity expansion projects. Volkswagen India (2008–2016). In 2008, he joined Volkswagen (VW) during its greenfield project phase in India. His dedication and performance enabled him to steadily climb the management ladder. At VW, he was responsible for Strategic Planning and served as Head of Powertrain Projects, contributing significantly to the organization’s growth and operational excellence. Jendamark Global & Jendamark India (2016–Present). In 2016, Himanshu took on a global role as Global Sales Manager at Jendamark South Africa. Shortly thereafter, he was entrusted with transforming Jendamark’s recently acquired Indian manufacturing unit. Under his leadership, the company rapidly expanded into a major automation player in India.
Over the last eight years:
The team grew from ~50 employees to 350+.
Jendamark’s customer base expanded across India and international markets.
New offices were established in Chennai and Bangalore.
The company achieved exponential sales growth and became known for delivering best-in-class automation and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Director and CEO of Fornnax Technology Pvt Ltd
Jignesh Kundaria is the Director and CEO of Fornnax Technology Pvt Ltd Over an experience spanning more than two decades in the recycling industry, he has established himself as one of India's foremost voices on waste-to-fuel technology and alternative fuel infrastructure. He has contributed to policy formulation in association with NITI Aayog across two critical areas: waste processing and tyre recycling, bringing an operator's ground-level perspective to national-level conversations on industrial decarbonisation. Under his leadership, Fornnax has grown into a globally recognised Indian OEM serving markets across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and has around 90% market share in India's tyre recycling market.
Managing Director
Aashumi Chemicals
Dr. Sandeep Kirtikumar Vakharia is a dynamic chemical engineer and a pioneering recycler with an illustrious career spanning over 38 years in the non-ferrous metals sector. A specialist in the recycling of copper, aluminium, and zinc, he has also worked extensively with other metals including iron, gold, silver, and chromium. Throughout his career, Dr. Vakharia has collaborated with some of the most respected names in the industry such as Birla Copper, Siemens, ABB, L&T, Areva, Crompton Greaves, B.G. Shirke, and Bajaj Auto, contributing his technical expertise to advance sustainable metal recovery and circular practices. His commitment to environmentally sound recycling has earned him international recognition, including an award in Paris in 2015 for his contributions to sustainable recycling practices. In 2021, he was appointed Secretary of the Bombay Nonferrous Metals Association Ltd. and the Federation of Associations of Maharashtra, where he plays a pivotal role in industry representation and policy advocacy. Further cementing his leadership in the field, Dr. Vakharia was awarded a Doctorate in Recycling in 2022 by the World Human Rights Protection Commission (WHRPC), a division of the United Nations. An active advocate for policy reform, Dr. Vakharia has been working closely with the Government of India to recognise and regularise domestic recycling, aiming to strengthen the nation’s circular economy and promote sustainable industrial growth.
Project Manager
EWRI Recyclers India
Shivam Arora is a supply chain and circular economy professional representing EWRI Recyclers India, with hands-on expertise in e-waste recycling, IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), and sustainable operations. He works on building efficient, compliant, and scalable systems for material recovery, refurbishment, and responsible recycling, contributing to India’s transition towards a circular economy. Leads end-to-end ITAD and recycling operations, covering procurement, asset tracking, dismantling, refurbishment, and downstream material processing. Drives coordination between logistics, vendors, and processing units to ensure compliant and efficient handling of e-waste streams. Actively involved in developing structured workflows for inventory, reverse logistics, and recovery operations, with a focus on maximizing value extraction from end-of-life electronics while maintaining environmental and regulatory standards.
President
TRAI (Imports & Global Affair)
Chetan Narendra Joshi is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of distinguished
organization recognized for its leadership in Trading, Recycling, Manufacturing, Dredging and marine Services. With a robust global
presence, Mr. Joshi is committed to transforming the tyre recycling industry through innovation and sustainability. Driven by a clear vision—to become a global leader in pyrolysis, rubber recycling, and crumb manufacturing—he is focused on advancing
sustainable solutions that contribute to a cleaner, greener future. His mission is to revolutionize waste management by converting
end-of-life tyres into high-value resources, minimizing environmental impact, and
promoting a thriving circular economy.
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
TVS Motor Company
Thakur Pherwani belongs to an exclusive league of young EHS & Sustainability leaders. He has spearheaded impactful initiatives with leading companies such as Cadbury’s, Unilever, Perfetti Van Melle, Coca-Cola, Amazon, Dr Reddy’s, now CSO at TVS Motor Company and VP South Region at UNGC Network India.
With a career spanning more than two decades, he has established solid technical expertise by working in cross-industrial and multi-faceted areas of ESG/sustainability governance, safety, health, and environmental management systems.
His key initiatives, such as ‘My Sustainability Index,’ ‘My Safety Index,’ and ‘My Health Index,’ are leading benchmarks and established Global standards. Because of his accomplishments, the National Safety Council—US awarded him the prestigious “Rising Star of Safety” award in 2013. In 2018, the worldwide EHS Amazon recognised him as the “Ultimate Innovator.” Transformance India team recognised him as “Top 20 Sustainability Leaders” award in 2023. Frost and Sullivan team recognised him as “Sustainability Transformation Champion of the Year” award in 2025.
Thakur is driving the Safety and Sustainability culture change at India’s top 2-wheeler TVS Motor company. He is an inspiring voice on maximising positive outcomes for the business, people, and the environment. He is facilitating the integration of the ESG roadmap into the core strategy, for the business and also double hatting as south region VP at UNGC Network India for faster forward UN SDG agenda in south region. He is in the process of implementing strategic, evidence-based sustainability initiatives at the organisation.
Director
SSG Vertical at Lenovo
Amit Srivastav is currently a director in the SSG vertical for Lenovo managing Worldwide E-com services. He has been associated with Lenovo for the past 7 years and has an overall experience of 23 years with prestigious companies like HP, HCL,Emami leading multi-million dollar businesses. Amit had lead the sustainability enablement of Recertified laptops under Lenovo certified refurbished for Lenovo across Worldwide countries across 9 markets.
Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Exigo Recycling Pvt.Ltd
Rahul Singh, Chief Business Development Officer, Exigo Battery Solutions Private Limited is a recycling and sustainability professional specializing in critical minerals, rare earth materials, and lithium-ion battery recycling. With international experience across Europe, India, and China, he has developed deep expertise in recycling technologies, circular supply chains, material recovery, and sustainable resource management.
He holds advanced academic and practical knowledge in lithium-ion battery recycling, magnet recycling, and critical raw material recovery, with strong understanding of global recycling ecosystems, policy frameworks, and commercial supply chains. Rahul has been actively involved in building recycling operations, sourcing networks, and strategic partnerships focused on circular economy and clean energy transition.
His expertise spans battery materials, rare earth magnets, black mass, critical metals, reverse logistics, and sustainable recycling business development across global markets.
