Shrikant Waghmode leads Proklean as Chief Executive Officer, guiding the company’s next phase of innovation, global expansion, and sustainable growth.

• With over 25 years of experience across specialty chemicals, surfactants, oleochemicals, and consumer care, he brings deep industry expertise and a strong global perspective.
• Prior to joining Proklean, he held senior leadership roles at Croda International, including Country Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand, and led strategic initiatives across India and South Asia.
• Earlier in his career, he worked with organisations such as Reliance Industries, ExxonMobil, and Galaxy Surfactants, driving business growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.
• At Proklean, he focuses on strengthening strategic direction, accelerating innovation, and expanding the company’s global footprint in sustainable and green chemistry solutions.

Dr. Sivaram Pillai, fondly known as “Doc” within Proklean, is a driving force behind the company’s scientific vision and innovation-led approach to sustainability.

• A pioneer in the research and application of beneficial microbes, he has dedicated his career to developing environmentally responsible technologies.
• His shared passion for microbial solutions brought him together with co-founders Chandrasekar and Vishwadeep, leading to the founding of Proklean.
• He has been instrumental in developing the company’s core technologies that enable safer and greener alternatives to conventional chemical solutions.
• His work continues to guide Proklean’s mission of building innovative solutions that benefit both industry and the environment.

Chandrasekar B. leads operations and new product development initiatives at Proklean, bringing extensive operational expertise and entrepreneurial thinking to the organisation.

• With over three decades of experience managing operations across diverse industries, he brings deep operational and manufacturing insight.
• Inspired by a visit to Coorg, he began experimenting with natural cleaning solutions in his garage—an idea that eventually laid the foundation for Proklean’s eco-friendly product philosophy.
• Prior to Proklean, he worked with organisations such as Chennai Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Unilever.
• At Proklean, he focuses on building scalable operations and driving the development of sustainable product innovations.

Vishwadeep Kuila leads Proklean’s consumer business and people strategy, bringing strong expertise in marketing, brand building, and entrepreneurship.

• With decades of experience in marketing and sales, he has worked with leading advertising agencies including Mudra and Lintas.
• He spent over a decade with Reynolds before transitioning into entrepreneurship and founding Brand Vectors.
• As the third co-founder of Proklean, he played a key role in shaping the company’s consumer-facing strategy and brand positioning.
• He continues to focus on building a strong organisation capable of competing with global multinationals while staying rooted in sustainability.

Pradip Shantaram Rangle leads Proklean’s textile business vertical, bringing deep techno-commercial expertise in dyes and chemical applications.

• With over 25 years of experience in the dyes and specialty chemicals industry, he has successfully led complex technical and commercial initiatives.
• He has previously worked with organisations such as Huntsman and Archroma.
• His expertise spans technical innovation, business strategy, and market development within the textile sector.
• At Proklean, he focuses on expanding sustainable textile solutions and strengthening the company’s presence in the industry.

Alok Goel serves as Chief Operating Officer at Proklean, driving strategic execution, operational excellence, and financial discipline across the organisation.

• With extensive experience in consulting, business strategy, and operational planning, he brings a strong combination of analytical and entrepreneurial expertise.
• Prior to joining Proklean, he worked with leading global organisations including KPMG, Deloitte, and Cognizant, as well as high-growth startups such as Opinio and Licious.
• His experience spans strategic advisory, financial management, and organisational transformation.
• At Proklean, he focuses on strengthening business strategy, building strategic partnerships, and scaling operations to support long-term growth.

Dr. Manish Petkar leads Proklean’s research, innovation, and quality initiatives, driving the development of next-generation sustainable technologies.

• He holds a doctorate in Chemistry from the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, and brings over 18+ years of research experience in biotechnology and green technologies.
• His expertise includes fermentation technologies, enzyme and biocatalytic processes, and sustainable synthesis pathways.
• He has authored several international publications and holds patents in his research areas.
• At Proklean, he leads the innovation team responsible for developing scalable, planet-safe technologies for multiple industries.

Ramnath A. oversees operational excellence at Proklean, ensuring efficient manufacturing, process optimisation, and seamless execution across the company’s operations.

• With over 26 years of experience in chemical engineering and industrial operations, he brings deep technical and operational expertise.
• He has previously worked with leading multinational and transnational companies across the chemicals industry.
• His strengths include process optimisation, operational efficiency, and end-to-end production management.
• At Proklean, he focuses on streamlining processes and scaling operations to support the company’s growth in sustainable solutions.

Radhika B S is the award-winning Business Unit Head of Proklean's Pulp & Paper vertical.

• She brings 25 years of marketing, business, and sales expertise.
• She is an expert in FMCG, B2B, and retail domains.
• Her expertise includes brand management, product management, pre-sales, business development, sales support, research and analysis, and business strategy.
• One of the early members of the executive team, Radhika has been instrumental in the Proklean growth story.

Karun Tyagi is the Textile BU Head and brings to the table his 22 years of experience in business development, sales & marketing, distributor management, project management, environmental initiatives, and garment wet processing in textile and chemical engineering.

• Before Proklean, he worked at leading textile companies including Huntsman International India Pvt Ltd, Resil Chemicals Pvt Ltd, TCNS Ltd, and Blue Chip. 
• Karun has also served as a trainer and internship jury member at Nift Delhi and a guest lecturer/webinar speaker/panelist at various institutes like DKTE Textile Institute, Nift Delhi, NIFD Ludhiana, and Sarv International.
• He wanted to make a switch when he realized that the textile industry is one of the most resource-heavy ones that also significantly contributes to pollution.
• He has also been an international speaker at forums such as Planet Textile and Hongkong Polytechnic.
• At Proklean, Karun uses his textile process expertise to create services and products that are green from manufacturing to their final use.
• Additionally, Karun heads Proklean's EHS initiative with his textile expertise to create sustainable solutions with the environment, health, and safety in mind.

Varsha C. leads marketing strategy and new business initiatives at Proklean, driving brand growth and market expansion across markets.

• She brings almost 15 years of experience in marketing strategy, revenue growth, and brand transformation across the USA, Europe, and APAC.
• Her experience spans FMCG, green chemistry, nutraceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
• She has led high-impact marketing initiatives, built cross-functional teams, and aligned innovation with commercial strategy.
• At Proklean, she focuses on strengthening brand positioning, expanding market opportunities, and developing new business verticals aligned with sustainable growth.

Venkata Krishna leads Proklean’s human resources function, focusing on talent development, organisational growth, and people strategy.

• He holds an MBA in Human Resources and brings over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and strategic HR business partnering.
• Prior to joining Proklean, he played a key role in the growth journeys of organisations such as LifeCell and Groupon.
• His expertise includes talent strategy, employer branding, stakeholder management, workforce planning, and leading people, culture, and performance strategies.
• At Proklean, he focuses on building a strong and engaged team that supports the company’s long-term growth.

Ramesh Ramchandran leads the sales and business development efforts for Proklean’s pulp and paper vertical.

• With more than 35 years of experience in specialty chemicals and business economics, he brings deep industry knowledge and commercial expertise.
• He has played key roles in organisations including Ivax Paper, BetzDearborn/Hercules, and Amazon Papyrus Chemicals.
• He served as Managing Director at Amazon Papyrus Chemicals for India and the Middle East before pursuing entrepreneurial ventures in the chemical and home healthcare sectors.
• At Proklean, he focuses on expanding market presence and delivering sustainable solutions for the pulp and paper industry.