Tejas is IICA Certified 'Independent Director' (Registration No. : IDDB-NR-202308-051548).

WDC Certified 'ESG Expert' (ESG-2023-DI105241).

FLTA® Certified 'Futurist and Long-Term Analyst'.

A Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility, ESG and Supply Chain professional with over 20 Years' experience with major international brands such as Nike, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, emanating from a background with top global Textile and Apparel manufacturers and exporters.

Passionate about driving sustainable business growth for the industry, through Innovation and Multi-stakeholders Collaboration, across the value chain. Involved in Value Chain of the Future, with specific responsibility for helping to chart the journey to a Circular Business Model in order to alleviate the strain on finite planet resources, in the production process.

Lead crisis management on the Indian Subcontinent, for matters related to Human Rights, Organization Safety & Health (OSH) and Environmental Sustainability in the supply chain. Manage external relationships with multi-stakeholder bodies such as Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Textile Exchange (TE), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Fashion for Good (FFG).

Have held various roles across functions - Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability, ESG, Corporate Governance, Innovation, Supply Chain, Speed To Market, Sourcing, Strategic Planning & Business Development. Have been involved in driving Operational Excellence and in Coaching, Mentoring and developing talent across the organization.