 | Dr. Pradip K. Desai
Founder Chairman & Whole Time Director
He is the Founder Chairman and key promoter as well as whole time Director of Span Diagnostics Ltd. He is MD (Pathology) from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad with brilliant academic career. While practicing as Pathologist at Surat since 1966 onwards, he established Span Diagnostics in 1972 to manufacture and market IVD products with in-house R & D efforts.
He has published several research papers and filed Patents in field of IVD. He occupied prestigious positions as follows: | » | Immediate past president of Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI). | | » | President & Trustee, Surat Raktadan Kendra, Surat (Since 1981) | | » | Advisor in Pathology & Trustee, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad | | » | Chairman, Span Education & Research Foundaation, Surat. | | » | Member, Govt. of India’s Task force on promoting large scale use of Biotechnology (1994-99). | | » | Invitee on the State Govt. Panel for promotion of Biotechnology in Gujarat (Since 2005). | | » | Member of task force on immunodiagnostics, Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India (1996-99). | | » | Was member of task force on HRD, Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. |
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 | Dr. Ramnik H. Parekh
Chairman
He is chairman of the Board of Directors of Span Diagnostics Ltd. and is associated with the company since 2004. He is retired Chief Medical Officer of Hindustan Lever Ltd. (HLL) and also present chairman of Segwik Parekh Ltd. Being an experienced medical professional, he provides valuable guidance to the company on various matters. |
 | Mr. Veeral P. Desai
Managing Director
He is the Managing Director of the company. He is Bachelor of Pharmacy and is associated with the company since 1991. Since his association, company has grown substantially and expanded its operations across the globe. He is driving force behind bringing in newer technologies and modernization of manufacturing facility. As a significant contributor and a fast decision maker, he is leading the company to new heights. |
 | Mr. Shyamal Ghosh
Independent & Non Executive Director
He is retired secretary to govt. of India (IAS) and associated with the company since 2006. He is an Independent Director on the board as well as the chairman of the audit committee. He has held various senior positions and headed various government departments and corporations. His vast experience is very useful and valuable to the company from time to time. |
 | Dr. Sushil K. Shah
Independent & Non Executive Director
He is a practicing pathologist and associated with the company since 2003 as an Independent Director. He is a founder Chairman of Metropolis Health Services (India) Ltd., first referral laboratory in India. He has been Chief Pathologist of renowned hospitals like Breach Candy, Cumballa Hill, Sir H. N. Hospital, etc. He has been also associated with India’s leading pharmaceutical companies. He is a passionate researcher and has brought many radical innovations in diagnostic medicine in India. |
 | Mr. Kamlesh M. Patel
Independent & Non Executive Director
He is an Advocate by profession and associated with the company since 2008 as an Independent Director. He is an experienced Advocate and holds key positions in various professional bodies. The company is being benefited by his rich experience. |
 | Dr. Madhukanta Patel
Whole Time Director
She is M. Sc. & Ph. D. By qualification. She is having vast experience of 32 years in the field of diagnostics. She is with the company since its inception. She currently serves as a Technical Director to the company. Her contribution to the growth of the company is immense. |
 | Dr. Pranav Desai
Non Executive Director
He is M.D. Pathology by qualification. He is practicing pathologist and having wide experience of 11 years in the field of R & D in diagnostic and consulting pathology. He is presently engaged with Desai Metropolis Health Services Pvt. Ltd. As a Managing Director. |
 | Mrs. Lata P. Desai
Non Executive Director
She is B. A. by qualification. She is with the company since its inception. She is actively engaged with other organization like Quest Biotech Pvt. Ltd. And M/s. Desai Agri Biotech. |
 | Mr. S. Sundaresan
Independent & Non Executive Director
He is B. Com, Diploma-Industrial Finance & C.A.I.I.B. (Certified Associate, Indian Institute of Bankers). He has wide experience in Administration & Banking. He was in service for 39 years with State Bank of India. He has held various positions in State Bank of India. During the last 10 years of his service, he has worked as a General Manager (Commercial Banking) handling large industrial projects of various stages of implementation and working. |
 | Mr. Sanjay Mehta
Non Executive Director
He is FCA, GRAD, CWA by qualification. He is practising as Chartered Accountant since last 36 years having varied experience in auditing, coporate advisory services in the field of taxation both domestic and international, project finance and working capital appraisals, company law compliances, company secretarial matters. FEMA regulations, indirect taxes, management accounting & MIS etc specialising in providing total solution to foreign companies setting up Indian presence. |
 | Mr. Sarvajna Kazi
Non Executive Director
Mr. Sarvajna Kazi is Foreign Director in our Company. He has qualification like MBA from Standard Graduate School of Business and MSEE in Computer Engineering from the Ohio State University. He also received his BSEE from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (India). He is Senior Executive with deep expertise and more than 20 years of experience in high tech Corporate Strategy and Price Management.
He has a versatile set of functional skills covering Market Research, Technology Assessment, M & A Screening, Due Diligence, Pricing Analytics, Customer Segmentation, Planning, Professional Services Improvements and Strategy Formulation. |
 | Mr. Needamangalam Gopalaswami
Alternate Director to Mr. Sarvajna Kazi
Mr. Needamangalam Gopalaswami served as an Ex Chief Election Commissioner of India. He is M.Sc (Chemistry) by qualification as well as he has done Diploma in Urban Development Planning. He is associated with the company since year 2009. The company is proud to have Mr. Needamangalam Gopalaswami as a director on the Board of Span Diagnostics Ltd. |