Leadership and Management
Leadership
Kohinoor Foods, today, is a force to be reckoned with not only in India, but also in over 60 countries across the globe. And that’s been made possible by the sheer determination and resolve of three brothers Jugal Kishore Arora, Satnam Arora and Gurnam Arora. Together, the three of them made the company scale new heights. With their understanding of the market and a deep insight into the consumers’ minds, they left no stone unturned to guarantee success for the company. Under their able guidance and motivation, people behind day-to-day activities, both in India and abroad, got encouraged and formed an indomitable team to make Kohinoor a household name. Their common values, professionalism and concerted efforts propelled Kohinoor Foods to become all that it is today – a modern, global food company
Mr Jugal Kishore Arora
(Chairman)
JUGAL KISHORE ARORA
He is associated with the Organisation since its inception and has completed his Graduation from Punjab University. He has been looking after and is in-charge of Procurement as well as the Production of the Company. His vast experiences of more than three decades in the rice industry, together with a sharp eye for detail, have reaped rich dividends. In fact, he has been largely responsible for the wide acceptance that the Company's Basmati Brands enjoy all over the World today. Mr. Arora set up the first rice processing plant at Amritsar followed by rice processing plants at Murthal (Haryana) and New Delhi. His major contribution is in the areas of quality standardisation. He has pioneered the development of different quality parameters for Indian basmati rice by carrying out extensive interactions with the farmers, agro-scientists and research personnel for the betterment of basmati rice, the quality and output at the domestic level. Today, he is engaged in providing strategic direction to the Company's business; taking the overall charge of procuring raw-material (paddy) and selecting the optimum growing region etc. and setting “QUALITY” standards for the Company's range of rice-offerings.
Mr Satnam Arora
(Jt. Managing Director)
SATNAM ARORA
He has completed his education as a Master in Economics from Punjab University and has been involved in the family business of trading of Basmati Rice right from the beginning. He has vast experience in marketing the rice in overseas market. Mr. Satnam Arora has been looking after Export Marketing as well as he is responsible for Banking, Finance, Taxation, Legal and Secretarial as well. The fact that the Company has taken a Commanding Share of the Basmati Export Market is largely because of the sincere efforts and initiative taken by Mr. Satnam Arora. He strongly believes that success in life can be achieved only with self-confidence and belief. In order to bring significant exposure to his organisation, he has been a part of several Industry association like FICCI, ASSOCHAM, AIREA(All India Rice Exporters Association) and APEDA etc.
Mr Gurnam Arora
(Jt. Managing Director)
GURNAM ARORA
He is having vast experience and skills and has been instrumental in providing a new strategic focus to the rice industry from a commodity driven business to a branded category. After completion of Graduation degree, he joined the family business of rice trading. Over the years, Mr. Gurnam Arora learnt the intricacies of the business and demonstrated his strategic approach & acumen by successfully marketing & promoting Company's products in national & international markets. Amongst other career milestones, he has played a key role in introducing convenient packaging options and many more value additions for the consumers. He has over thirty-three years of experience in rice industry. Mr. Gurnam Arora has been looking after Domestic Marketing, Purchase, Administration, HR, Quality Control and day to day Corporate Affairs of the Company. Mr. Gurnam Arora's broad vision helped the Company to increase its value. The Sales in domestic market have increased manifolds in the past years. He was the President of All India Rice Exporters Association and a member of the Basmati Development Fund, APEDA and Ministry of Commerce and also associated with various industry associations like FICCI, ASSOCHAM etc.