Board of Directors

Vinod K Tripathi brings over 40 years of experience across taxation, finance, administration, textiles, real estate, and renewable energy. A former Commissioner of Income Tax (Mumbai), he has held leadership roles at NTC and Reliance Capital, and worked with the CAG of India. He also taught Political Science and is a sports enthusiast, philanthropist, and published poet with three books.

Suchit, founder and CEO of Red Ribbon Asset Management Plc and founding shareholder of Eco Hotels UK Plc, is a Mainstream Impact Investor focused on sustainability and climate action. His vision led to Modulex, a company using 3D Volumetric tech to rapidly build carbon net zero hotels. He is also a founding shareholder of Modulex.

Indira Bhargava, belongs to the 1970 batch of Indian Revenue Service. She was the third woman Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes, Government of India. In yesteryears, she held the position of Member (investigation) at Central Board of Direct Taxes. Prior to-that, she was also Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Mumbai).

Rajiv Basrur is a seasoned finance expert with over 40 years of leadership in industry and financial services. His expertise spans project management, brand building, and corporate restructuring. He currently leads Periwinklestar Advisors Pvt Ltd, overseeing investment evaluation, structuring, and management across offices in Mumbai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and

Parag Mehta, Senior Partner at Vinod S. Mehta & Co., brings over 35 years of expertise in business, advisory services, and M&A. He represents clients before tax and investigation authorities and specializes in family wealth and succession planning. A passionate traveler, he also blogs about his travels.

Ajit Jain, an IAS Officer from the 1982 Maharashtra Cadre, has held key roles including Principal Secretary and Addl. Chief Secretary to the CM of Maharashtra. His career includes CEO of Zilla Parishad (Nanded), District Magistrate (Kolhapur), and Collector (Mumbai). He led the World Bank Cities Alliance for Mumbai’s infrastructure development and served as State Information Commissioner.

Suchit, founder and CEO of Red Ribbon Asset Management Plc and founding shareholder of Eco Hotels UK Plc, is a Mainstream Impact Investor focused on sustainability and climate action. His vision led to Modulex, a company using 3D Volumetric tech to rapidly build carbon net zero hotels. He is also a founding shareholder of Modulex.

Daniela leads international business development at Travel Weekly Group, creating events across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe while bringing global clients to the UK travel market. Known for her commercial creativity, she has driven growth in both corporate and start-up settings. Fluent in German and French, she maintains a strong global network in the travel industry.

Alex Graenitz has over 25 years of experience in tourism and services, shaping master plans for destinations including Qatar, Al Ain, Madagascar, South Africa, Panama, Venezuela, and Lebanon. As President & CEO of Polygon Group and Chairman of the International Tourism Organization, he drives global initiatives in the sector. He also leads Business Club Luxemburg and advises private equity firms and investment banks on tourism and hospitality strategies.

David Knower, has led a sizeable international l private equity rm in Germany, as its founder and CEO. He has 11 years of FMCG industry experience from working for Procter & Gamble in Germany and Asia Pacic. He has more than 34 years of experience working in nance, private equity and major investment. As of right now, he serves as a board member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany, a member of the Republicans Abroad global board, and vice president of the Steuben - Schurz Gesellschaft