Geeta Goradia is the first lady president of the Federation of Gujarat Industries (FGI) in the 92 years since it was founded in 1918. Hailing from the illustrious family of Mahatma Gandhi, she did her MA Honors in Industrial Economics and Law from M.S. University, Vadodara.
She is a successful entrepreneur and presently, Managing Director – Jewel Consumer Care Pvt. Ltd., Vadodara & Director – Pioneer Furnaces Pvt, Ltd., Vidyanagar. She is also Independent Director on the Board of various companies, Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd., Vadodara, Transpek Industries Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat State Energy Generation Ltd. (GSEG), Sabarmati Gas Ltd. (SBL), On the board of Governors of Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad (800 bed Hospital) & Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) (2015-20)
Jewel has been awarded Certificate of Recognition as the “TWO STAR EXPORT HOUSE” by the Government of India. It has also been awarded Top Exporter of Toothbrushes, including Dental Plate Brushes, the Highest Recognition for Exports for the Year 2007 continuously till 2019 by PLEXCONCIL.
Ms Geeta Goradia, Chairperson, FICCI Gujarat State Council for the year 2022
Ms Geeta Goradia, has received many awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Entrepreneurship Award in the FMCG sector by Swaavlambika Samman – women achievers festo – 2021 India
- Women Achiever Award for outstanding achievements in professional services to the community-by OTT India TV
- National Award for the Best Performing Female Entrepreneur in Plastics at the Indian Plasticon Awards 2018
- FLO (FICCI) Award, Gujarat, 2016 “Icon of Business & Entrepreneurship”
- Received Appreciation certificate for her outstanding contribution and praiseworthy achievements in Women’s entrepreneurship from Government of India ministry of finance, office of the chief commissioner central excise, customs & service tax Vadodara zone for the year 2016
- Lions Ratna Award, 2014 for being an outstanding Businesswoman
- Leadership Award 2013 in recognition of leadership commitment & outstanding contribution in the field of Industry Academia Partnership, Gauravvanta Gujarati Award – 2011 organized by (ICAS),
- Best Woman Entrepreneur Award from Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Gujarat, 2010,
- Best Woman Entrepreneur Award 2008-2009 conferred by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry in the Large-Scale Manufacturer’s Category
Mr Sunil Parekh, Senior Strategy Advisor, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Group & Jubilant Bhartia Group, has been appointed the Co – Chairman, FICCI Gujarat State Council for the year 2022
Mr Sunil Parekh is currently Senior Strategy Advisor two Indian MNCs – Zydus Cadila Healthcare Group, Jubilant Bhartia Group. He has 42 years of working experience with corporates in India, Africa & the US. He is an empanelled Arbitrator and a Fellow of the Indian Council of Arbitration ICA. He is also the Board Member of Centre for Pastoralism CfP
He is a Start-up Evangelist, deeply involved with Gujarat’s Start-Up ecosystem, several Universities, Industry Bodies like FICCI National Executive. He is also associated with global organisations like WEF Geneva’s Ahmedabad Shapers Initiative & The Value Web. He is the founder Chairman of PanIIT Alumni Association (Gujarat).
He is also on board of some leading NGOs. He is also the Chairman of FICCI – Gujarat Start-up Sub Committee. He continues to speak at several forums on current developments. He loves interacting with youth.
His selfless work has been recognized and he has received following National awards:
- Outstanding Contribution to National Development – OCND by IIT Delhi
- Power 100 Eminent Personalities of Gujarat in 2011 & again in 2014 by the Hon’ble Governor Gujarat
- ‘ET ICON Entrepreneur 2018’ for Excellence in Corporate Advisory & Support to Start Ups.