Board Of Directors

The seeds of a fully-integrated financial services Firm were sowed by our Multi-faceted promoter, CA Sunil Patodia. His distinguished experience of 25 years and achievements in this highly competitive sector has been looked upon as inspiration by many. It’s his leadership and vision that enables Choice Group to function like a family. Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are, It solely relies on what you think – Gautam Buddha Following the above maxim he believes his good fortune has to be shared with society. He is part of many Clubs and Councils which provide further opportunities for everyone, regularly invited to lecture at prestigious seminars, advocates the cause of women empowerment (has helped built a women’s hostel) while leading the group from strength to strength.

CA Kamal Poddar, a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, is the Managing Director of Choice International Limited. He is a visionary and is currently working on the vision of creating Country’s first Nation level financial services hub. His vision has resulted in the rapid and multifold growth of Choice Group. He has been instrumental in converting a CA practice firm into full fledge financial service hub providing all the financial services to its clients. He is involved in all the strategic decisions of the group.

CA Ajay Kejriwal is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He also holds a degree of D.I.S.A. issued by I.C.A.I. He has experience of more than 15 years in financial markets. His experience in the field on IFRS convergence, international tax, foreign investment consultancy, and exchange control regulations are added advantage for the broking business. He possesses extensive experience in understanding the financials of companies and funds management within the division.

Mrs. Hemlata Poddar holds a post-graduate degree in political science from Rajasthan University and has extensive experience in management and administrative functions. Her areas of interest include management training and leadership.

Mr. Kanhaiya Lal Berwal is a retired I.P.S and an Ex. Member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (R.P.S.C). Presently he is the D.G. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar foundation. He is associated with many Ngo’s for the upliftment of SC/ST and other backward communities especially in the tribal area of Rajasthan.

Mr. AK Thakur was the General Manager of Union Bank of India and has experienced more than 40 years of services in several and varied areas like Banking services, HR functions, Marketing, and management services.

Ms. Sudha Bhushan (DIN No. 01749008) is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, Insolvency Resolution Professional, Registered Valuer by Profession & also is an advisor to Bank of Baroda for its NRI and International operations. Ms. Bhushan is an expert in India FDI Policy, FEMA and have been working in these area for more than 15 years. Ms. Bhushan has also authored various books on FDI, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 and International Taxation. A scholar throughout her life Ms. Bhushan has been awarded many awards and recognitions including “Women Empowerment through CA Profession” by Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of CA Institute.

Mr. Sandeep Singh ( DIN No. 02814440) is a Post Graduate in Rural Development from Xavier Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi. Mr. Singh has a specialization in Media Planning (short term) from Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad & in General Business Management (Executive Education) from IIM, Bangalore. Mr. Singh also has authored various books on Management Practices & Business Administrations. Mr. Singh is currently the Interim Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Kashipur & also on the Advisory Board of National Institute of Mass Communication & Journalism, Ahmedabad and Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership, Mumbai, further he also serves as the “Independent Director” on the Board of Various Companies.

Mr Subodh Kumar Agrawal a Chartered Accountant by Profession, also is a Law Graduate from the University of Calcutta. Mr Agrawal also holds certification on “DISA” from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Further to add to his wings Mr. Agrawal also holds a Chartered Accountant Degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia. Mr Agrawal has served as the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and also aided the Exchanges BSE Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited( NSE) as Arbitrator in Capital Market cases.