ABOUT US

A deep passion and conviction to create an impact in the Indian manufacturing sector was the driving force behind creation of Pro MFG Media. We derive our inspiration from the millions of manufacturing professionals who have been the backbone of the Indian economy but somehow never got the deserved recognition.

Pro MFG Media was founded with a purpose to create a knowledge platform engaging the key stakeholders of the sector- the manufacturing professionals, the academia and the subject matter experts to share best practices, and create an eco-system where Manufacturing thrives.

Our mission is to be a media solution-based catalyst that will Connect – Collaborate – Transform the Manufacturing Space.

At Pro MFG Media we share insights and knowledge that matter. Our Solutions are innovative, impactful and outcome driven that create learning opportunities, forging partnerships and contribute in the growth of Manufacturing

The Team :

Amita Trivedi

Co-Founder and CEO

Amita has got more than 18 years of experience at various leadership levels in marketing, brand management, investor relations, M&A roles across media and technology companies. She has led activation and communication strategies, has been a key member of fundraising plans, investor relations and post-merger integration strategies. She is an Electronics and Telecom engineer and a Marketing Management post graduate from TSM. Amita was the youngest West head at The Economic Times (Business), Head of Corporate Communications and IR at Glodyne Technoserve and a consultant at ITP Media Group.

Amita is a nature lover and a movie buff, loves the performing arts and during weekends you will find her playing board games with her family.

Saikumar Shanmugam

Executive Director

Commands more than 25 years of rich media industry experience across Industries and Technology sectors. He was the National Head at The Economic Times (Business) Times of India Group. His previous assignment was Managing Director and Board member of ITP Media Group (U.K & UAE based Group) He has consulted and advised over 1000 global companies, across sectors in the course of his career span with strategy and execution, leveraging rapidly built knowledge and objective common sense. Client engagement and Problem-solving strategies are his core competencies.

Sai is a fitness enthusiast, a nature lover and doesn’t miss his daily morning workout and nature walk. He has keen interest in current affairs and technology news.

Manish Kulkarni

Director

Manish Kulkarni is an Electrical Engineer having over 3 decades of Marketing, Business Development, and Project Management experience across manufacturing industries. In addition, Manish also has served clients to grow their business by providing customized business research solutions and growth strategies. He has worked at various locations in India and South East Asia. He has spoken at several national and international conferences.

Manish is an avid reader of nonfiction and is deeply involved in running a book club; he loves traveling and networking.

Niranjan Mudholkar

Editorial Director

Niranjan is extremely passionate about Indian manufacturing and has been working very closely with the industry for the last 15 years. He has more than 23 years of rich experience across academics, publishing, content management and business journalism. In his previous roles he was the Editor in Chief - TATA Digital , Editor and Chief Community Officer - B2B for Worldwide Media (Re-launched and established old titles like 'The Machinist', 'ET Polymers and others) and Executive Editor (for Manufacturing Today, Construction Week & Architect and Interiors India)

At Pro MFG Media, Niranjan, manages the overall editorial function and is part of the core team conceptualising and curating engaging platforms for our readers, clients and manufacturing communities.