Tropolite / leadership

Leading with Purpose

That Extends Beyond Profits

Tropilite's leaders are driven by a collective aim to make healthy, affordable and tasty food innovations accessible across India. Through their leadership, Tropolite continues to find customized solutions for the Bakery, Food Service and Dairy industries, contributing to the broader culinary landscape.

Legacy Rooted
in Vision

Late Dr. G.S. Davar founded Tropolite on the pillars of scientific excellence and innovation, while Meera Davar strengthened it with purpose and steadfast leadership. What began as a visionary venture evolved into a professionally driven institution under their guidance. Together, they shaped a legacy defined by integrity, progress, and enduring impact.

Late Dr. G.S. Davar

Founder

Legacy Rooted
in Vision

Meera Davar

Chairperson

From pioneering thought to

Professional Excellence

Monisha Davar

Co- Founder

Monisha Davar, the visionary Director at Tropilite Foods, orchestrates the company's triumph through a blend of leadership acumen and a passion for culinary innovation. With an astute understanding of the food industry, Monisha steers the ship, navigating the dynamic landscape with strategic prowess.

Her role as Director involves not just managing operations but sculpting a future where Tropilite Foods stands as a beacon of excellence. Monisha's dedication to quality and a keen eye for emerging trends in the food sector shapes the company's offerings, ensuring they resonate with the evolving tastes of consumers.

Puneet Davar

Founder & CEO

Puneet Davar is a hands-on chief executive with significant industry experience who has led the company with distinction for decades. Under his leadership, the company diversified into food services, probiotics, and frozen ready-to-eat products. He enjoys being in the market meeting customers and working closely with the R&D team to develop new products.

With strong business acumen and a passion for culinary arts, he has propelled Tropolite to new heights in the food industry, including successfully developing and scaling commercial production of bacterial cultures in India, the only company in the country doing so.

Nilanjan Mukherjee

Co- Founder

Based in India with over 30 years of experience in FMCG marketing and strategy across India and the UK, he has held senior roles with leading brands including Dettol and ITC’s personal care division.

His expertise spans brand building, strategic marketing, and business growth across B2B and B2C segments, working closely with promoter-led organisations to drive sustainable scale and performance. He is an alumnus of NIT Surathkal and XLRI Jamshedpur.

Guided by Excellence

Fueled by Passion

Santosh Singh

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer at Tropolite, Santosh Singh drives financial strategy and governance from the company’s Delhi office. With over 21 years of experience in business finance leadership, he has delivered strong P&L performance, strategic growth, and operational transformation across manufacturing, B2B, and consumer sectors.

A Chartered Accountant, Santosh has held leadership roles with Kalyani Powertrain Ltd. (Bharat Forge Group), Tata AutoComp GY Batteries Pvt. Ltd., Ball Beverage Packaging (Ball Corporation, USA), and Panasonic India Pvt. Ltd. His expertise spans financial strategy, governance frameworks, commercial excellence, digital finance initiatives, and end-to-end business operations, enabling sustainable growth for Tropolite’s expanding bakery, dairy, and culinary ingredients portfolio.

Ranganath I V S

Vice President & Head, HR & Administration

Ranganath I V S is the Vice President & Head of HR & Administration at Tropolite, based in Delhi. With over 25 years of experience in Strategic HR, Capability Building, Leadership Development, Culture Architecture, and Change Management, he has worked with leading organisations including Asian Paints, Coca-Cola, Idea Cellular, Aircel, Signode India, and Shriram Bioseed Genetics.

He brings strong expertise in shaping people strategy, strengthening talent systems, and building high-performance cultures. Ranganath holds a Postgraduate degree in PM & IR from Andhra University and has completed the Leadership Executive Program at IIM Bangalore. At Tropolite, he leads the HR vision, driving capability, excellence, and a future-ready organisational culture.

Sandeep Dhar

Vice President, Sales

Sandeep Dhar is Vice President, Sales at Tropolite based in New Delhi. With over 24 years of experience in Sales and Business Development, he has led pan-India sales operations across B2C and B2B channels with organisations such as Ferrero India, Mars Wrigley’s, Godrej Pillsbury, and Perfetti Van Melle.

His expertise includes national sales leadership, channel expansion, business growth acceleration, and strategic account management across FMCG categories. At Tropolite, he leads Sales across Bakery and Food Service channels, strengthening market presence and driving growth. He holds an MBA in Marketing and an Honours degree in English from Delhi University.

Vikas Vibhuti

Executive Corporate Chef

Vikas Vibhuti is the Executive Corporate Chef at Tropolite, based in Delhi. With over 20 years of experience across luxury hospitality, airline catering, and global food brands, he has led culinary teams at Etihad Airways (MODON), JW Marriott Pune, the Oberoi Group, and Trident.

An alumnus of The Oberoi Centre for Learning & Development, he brings deep expertise in premium pastry, bakery operations, and international dessert programs. Vikas has also served as a Brand Ambassador for Callebaut India and trained internationally in Paris, Bangkok, and Dubai. At Tropolite, he drives culinary innovation and elevates product excellence across the portfolio.

Nikhil Singh

General Manager, Marketing

Nikhil Singh is the General Manager, Marketing at Tropolite, bringing over 9 years of experience across FMCG and consumer brands. He has worked with Ferrero India, ESME Consumer, Rich Products Corporation, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, leading brand strategy, new product development, digital initiatives, and go-to-market execution.

An MBA from SDA Bocconi and a Computer Science graduate, Nikhil has contributed to building consumer-led brands and scaling categories across diverse markets. At Tropolite, he leads the marketing charter, driving brand growth, innovation, and strategic communication while strengthening the company’s presence in the professional bakery and food solutions space.

Jitender Parihar

Head, Operations & Quality

Jitendra Parihar leads Operations & Quality at Tropolite, based at the Gwalior Campus. With nearly 18 years of experience across India, AMEA, and Global Emerging Markets, he brings deep expertise in manufacturing excellence, food safety governance, and operational transformation.

A B.Tech in Food Science & Technology and an MBA in Operations from Thapar School of Management, he has held leadership roles with General Mills India, ConAgra Foods India, Hindustan Coca-Cola India, and Shaktibhog Foods. At Tropolite, he drives manufacturing excellence, strengthens food safety and compliance systems, and enhances operational efficiency across the bakery, dairy, and culinary ingredients portfolio.

Dr. Rajeev K Tyagi

Technical Director

Dr. Rajeev K. Tyagi is the Technical Director at Tropolite, based in Gwalior. With over 27 years of experience in Research & Development, he brings deep expertise in food science, product formulation, and innovation-led manufacturing. He has worked with leading industrial groups including the Birla Group and the Thapar Group, contributing to the development of food modified starches and ready-to-eat product platforms.

At Tropolite, he leads Product Innovation and the R&D function, strengthening technical capabilities and advancing differentiated solutions across the bakery, dairy, and culinary ingredients portfolio. He holds a PhD in Food Technology from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar.

Ajay Rawat

Head, Key Accounts & Co-Packing Business

Ajay Rawat is the Head of Key Accounts & Co-Packing Business at Tropolite, based in New Delhi. With 34 years of experience in Sales and Marketing, he has led pan-India and Nepal operations with organisations such as Symphony, Morton (Birla Group), and Cargill’s Flavour Division.

His expertise includes key account management, new business development, brand building, and product launches across multiple categories, including probiotics. At Tropolite, he oversees Sales, Key Accounts, Business Development, and the Co-Packing vertical for institutional and industrial clients, supporting the company’s expanding bakery, dairy, and culinary ingredients business. He holds a B.Com degree and an MBA in Sales & Marketing Management.

Gaurav Lathi

Business Head, International Business & Dairy Ingredients

Gaurav Lathi heads International Business and Dairy Ingredients at Tropolite. With over 20 years of experience across Sales and Production, he brings cross-functional expertise in business development, manufacturing operations, and category expansion.

He has held key roles with Shree Additives Pharma & Food Limited and Ruchi Soya Industries, where he developed the starter culture business across North, Central, and West India and managed production operations. At Tropolite, he drives international market expansion and strengthens the domestic dairy ingredients business. He holds a B.Tech in Food Technology from CDFT, MPUAT, and supports growth across global and institutional segments.

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Create Magical Moments

Tropilite Foods is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of food ingredients for bakery, culinary & dairy industry across India & Middle East.