Dr. Ranjan Pai has been appointed as an Independent Director on the Board of JSW One Platforms, a subsidiary of the JSW Group with a significant focus on innovation and stakeholder value enhancement. With a distinguished background spanning education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and investment, Dr. Pai's appointment underscores the company's dedication to leveraging expertise for strategic growth. His extensive knowledge of the education and healthcare domains, combined with his track record of nurturing tech startups in India, positions him to provide invaluable guidance. Dr. Pai's role is expected to play a pivotal part in shaping the future trajectory of JSW One Platforms and fostering enduring value for all stakeholders involved.
Dr. Ranjan Pai, a prominent figure in the realms of education, entrepreneurship, institutional development, and investment, assumes the roles of Founder and Chairman at the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG). As the head of this Indian conglomerate, which spans education, healthcare, research, and private investments, Dr. Pai has spearheaded initiatives that have significantly impacted the educational and healthcare landscapes both within India and internationally.
Welcoming Dr Ranjan Pai on its Board of Directors, Parth Jindal, Director of JSW One Platforms said, “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Dr Ranjan Pai as an Independent Director on the board of JSW One. I look forward to his invaluable insights as we build and scale JSW One into the largest tech platform in India’s $400 bn addressable B2B market. Dr Pai's deep knowledge of the e-commerce ecosystem and guidance will be critical in enhancing our growth and governance structures as we work towards an IPO over the next 18 to 24 months. I thank him for believing in the vision of JSW One and agreeing to join the board”.
“JSW One Platforms exited FY 2024 at around INR 9000 crore GMV. As we scale from here and build leadership in B2B e-commerce in India, we are keen to enhance governance by incorporating an independent viewpoint within our board. Dr Pai's expertise in scaling businesses, honed through his leadership in the education and healthcare sectors coupled with his profound understanding of the start-up ecosystem, will be instrumental in taking JSW One to new heights”, said Gaurav Sachdeva, CEO of JSW One Platforms.
“I am honoured to join the esteemed board of JSW One Platforms as an Independent Director. By leveraging technology and fostering collaboration across sectors, we can create transformative solutions. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team and fellow board members to chart a path of sustainable growth and innovation for JSW One Platforms", said Dr Ranjan Pai, Independent Director, JSW One.