board of Directors

Mr. Arun Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant and was appointed as Whole-time Director, designated as Joint Managing Director, of Apollo Pipes Limited on 1st April 2023. With over 25 Years of experience in managing diverse business operations, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Company’s core functions. Under his leadership, Apollo Pipes has undertaken significant growth initiatives through new projects and expansion into additional business verticals, enhancing its geographical presence and overall scale of operations. Prior to joining Apollo Pipes, he was associated with APL Apollo Tubes Limited for 14 years, where he last served as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he oversaw the operations of 11 manufacturing plants and made substantial contributions in areas such as plant maintenance, power management and total quality management. He was also actively involved in strategic decision-making, contributing to the Group’s operational efficiency and growth.

Mr. Sameer Gupta has graduated from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. He joined the family business in an early age and established the PVC Pipes unit business. Under his able leadership, the Company continues to reach newer heights, nurturing the values of hard work, commitment to quality, excellence & growth.

Mr. Sanjay Gupta, aged about 54 years, has over 30 years of experience in diverse steel industry segments. Mr. Sanjay Gupta has earlier served the Company in various capacities viz., Director and Chairman and has been instrumental in the progress of the Company and the APL Group over the years. He steers the Company with a clear vision of growth in the context of the changing market scenario. Under his visionary and dynamic leadership, the Company and the APL Group have emerged as leaders in all the segments in which they operate. He possesses excellent entrepreneurial skills and under his leadership the Group continues to grow towards becoming an organisation of international repute.

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Ms. Abrol has about four decades of rich professional experience in various sectors and positions. She worked for 26 years with Steel Authority of India Ltd at various critical management positions which have provided her with in-depth knowledge of the steel industry and its work flow. She is also the former Chairperson and Managing Director and Director Finance of National Fertilizers Ltd. Ms. Abrol is currently serving as Director at TCNS Clothing Co Limited, APL APOLLO Tubes Ltd, Apollo Tricoat Tubes Ltd. and other companies. She is also associated with a couple of NGOS. She is recipient of multiple awards over her illustrious career including twice ‘Business Achiever‘ by ICAI, ’Outstanding Woman Manager in Public Sector Enterprises‘ by SCOPE.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Jain was the Executive Director in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), an Indian national oil and gas company, i.e., Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Government of India. He is a Postgraduate in Petroleum Technology and has graduated (B. Tech) from Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad (Now IIT, Dhanbad). Degree in Leadership Development Programme from Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad.

A mechanical engineer and postgraduate from IIM Bangalore, Mr. Abhilash Lal has 31 years of professional experience in senior roles across financial services, including banking, consulting, real estate, private equity and restructuring. He has led institutions across business development, strategy as well as operations.