Team
Our ventures are driven by a powerful combination of entrepreneurial energy and professionalism. With a team strength of almost 500 people across our businesses, we are united by a clear sense of purpose and a commitment to our core values.
LEADERSHIP
AJEET ARENJA, Chairman
Hailing from a family with a strong tradition and legacy of entrepreneurship, Ajeet is an entrepreneur with a track record of over 40 years of successfully creating and building businesses across varied sectors. He provides strategic direction at the Group Level and mentors the executive management team across businesses. He was the President of the Rotary Club of Bombay North in its Golden Jubilee year, and is actively involved in numerous community service projects.
He loves music – he composes, plays the harmonium and sings. He is also passionate about fitness, with a daily routine of walking, yoga and swimming.
NITHIIJ ARENJA, Managing Director & Chief Entrepreneur
A serial entrepreneur with the innate ability to conceptualize new and revolutionary business models, Nithiij graduated from Nottingham University with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Economics. He has successfully launched multiple ventures over the last ten years, accounting for the Arenja Group’s diverse business interests today. He oversees innovation, new business development and brand building across the group.
Nithiij went through a transformational journey of losing 65kgs over 65 weeks and in the process dedicated himself to learning and understanding how best to prevent, diagnose and treat lifestyle related medical disorders.
He now runs marathons and high endurance competitions, and is passionate about helping others lose weight and get fit. This personal passion is also the driving force for the Group’s Health platform.
ANUJ ARENJA, Managing Director & CEO
After graduating with a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics & Management from Oxford University, Anuj worked with Goldman Sachs, London, as an Investment Banking Analyst, advising financial institutions across Europe, Asia and Africa on mergers & acquisitions, fund–raising and other areas of corporate finance. He was also a member of the Principal Investing Team focused on investments in the financial sector.
He oversees the financial, organizational and operational processes across the group. Anuj is a keen sportsman having represented his school and college at Squash and Rowing. His interests include theatre and music.
DR. AASHISH CONTRACTOR, Medical Director – New Heart
DR. GARIMA ANANDANI (P.T), COO – Qi Spine Clinic
Garima is a founding member of Qi Spine Clinic, and has 15 years of experience in treating spine & musclo-skeletal disorders. She has worked in government and various private setups in India and US-Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai-India and The Polyclinic, Seattle-USA. Garima plays a key role in formulating treatment protocols to achieve the best outcomes and creating process for smooth operations of the Qi Spine Clinic.
She is people centric and focused on driving the Qi culture through consistent people development and mentoring. Garima believes that learning is a lifelong process and has acquired specialized training in Spine rehabilitation from St David’s Spine and Sports Therapy, Austin-Texas(USA). She has completed the prestigious Diploma in M.D.T. from The McKenzie Institute International and University of Otago.
KETAN ASHAR, COO – Qi Lifecare
Ketan Ashar is Co-founder and COO of Qi Lifecare and driving the company’s forays in fitness & obesity. He started his career as a health and fitness specialist. He has been certified by the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) in 2001 as a personal trainer. He is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a health fitness specialist. He visited the UK for training in “the use of vibration platforms to improve athletic performance.” and has hence become a Master Trainer for Vibrogym.
His area of specialization is program design and implementation for the general population and special population including athletes. He also specializes in strategies for healthy weight loss in overweight and obese individuals and has headed two of the most effective weight loss programs in India called Qi Train 21 and Freedom.
He has written articles on health fitness and nutrition for various publications. He has also lectured at various institutions and colleges including the Qi Exercise Science Academy. He has worked closely with the Indian Rugby team, and various other national cricket, squash and tennis players.
CMA ABHISHEK SETHI – Head Accounts & Commercial
ADVISORS
NAWSHIR KHURODY
Joined the Tata group in 1960 on being selected for the Tata Administrative Service (TAS). Undertook assignments in setting up the first instant tea plant, overseas operations in engineering, projects & service, and pharmaceutical operations before joining Voltas as MD in 1997. On retirement helps organizational development across various corporates and educational institution, serving as a coach.
