Crafting the Future with Hybrid Microelectronics

Mr. Gopal P. Das became Chairman of KHMDL on March 26, 2021, and has been Managing Director since September 28, 2015. Major corporate restructuring was done under his guidance focusing on three verticals –Aerospace Hybrid Micro electronics, Automotive Electronics and Avionics Manufacturing Services.

Gopal has also been a Managing Director of Das & Co. since 2015, he is focused on a variety of private market opportunities. In Das & Co.’s portfolio, he is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Apex Resources Ltd., Co-Founder and Member of the Board of Directors of Safehouse Technologies, Member of the Board of Directors of April Labs, and a Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the Board at Orthogonal Thinker. He has also led investments in Relativity Space, UrLife/Slice Media, and SpaceX.

Gopal received his A.B. in Economics from Brown University and his MSc in Global Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science. In 2009, Gopal directed and produced the award-winning documentary “Ayurveda: Otherwise No Yoga.”

Prof. E. S. Dwarakadasa, an acclaimed metallurgist and former Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, is the Chairman Emeritus of Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices Ltd. He has led KHMDL in various leadership roles including CEO, MD, and Chairman, playing a key role in shaping its technical excellence and driving innovation in materials and product development.

With over 180 published papers, 16 books, and decades of academic and industry experience, Prof. Dwarakadasa is a Fellow of several prestigious institutions including the Indian National Academy of Engineering and the Indian Institute of Metals. He is a recipient of multiple national and international awards and is also deeply committed to social causes, especially child education and neurological health through his association with the Parkinson’s Society of Karnataka.

Mrs. Kuntala P. Das is the President of Das and Co., a private family investment office based in New York City, and Managing Partner of Landmark Banyan, a real estate fund focused on financing projects across India. She is also the Principal Promoter and Director on the Board of Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices Ltd. (KHMDL), playing a vital role in the company's strategic growth. In 1990, she co-founded the E.S.P. Das Educational Foundation with her late husband, E.S. Purandar Das, to support global academic initiatives.

Deeply committed to education and community development, Mrs. Das serves on the board of the South Asia Initiative at Harvard University and has contributed to several other organizations, including SAYA, the Horace Mann School, and the Diller-Quaile School of Music. She holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in Biology from Bangalore University, India.

S.G. Raghavan is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering and specialised in Spacecraft Quality Assurance and Test & Evaluation with more than 45 years of experience in key roles Aircraft, Spacecraft and diversified industries.

He served in HAL as a Product Assurance engineer for three years.
He was the Head of Product Assurance (Mechanical Group) in ISRO Satellite Centre and was the Deputy Project Director/Project Manager for Aryabhatta, Bhaskara, APPLE, IRS 1-A and Insat-2A Spacecraft, serving in ISRO for 20 years. Was responsible for QA operations for the launch of these spacecraft in Russia and French Guiana. Has participated in many environmental test programmes in CNES, Toulouse and USA.

Joined KHMD in 2001 as General Manager and served as Vice-President for 7 years. Played a pivotal role in establishing aerospace microelectronics and automotive & avionics manufacturing facilities. Was the Chief Executive Officer for six years prior to retirement.

Mr. K. G. Raghavan, B.Com, LL.B, is a Senior Advocate and Additional Director at Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices Ltd. With degrees in Commerce and Law from Bangalore University, he is a designated Senior Advocate of the Karnataka High Court and a member of both the Karnataka State Bar Council and the Supreme Court Bar Association. He is also associated with Dua Associates, where he serves as a senior legal advisor.

Mr. Raghavan brings extensive legal expertise in arbitration, corporate, commercial, civil, and constitutional litigation. His practice spans both original and appellate jurisdictions, and he has represented clients in high-stakes arbitration and environmental cases. His deep understanding of company law and governance adds valuable insight to KHMDL’s board.

C.N. (Madhu) Madhusudan is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and cross-border deal strategist with deep expertise in growth and exit strategies, M&A, and global business operations. As an Independent Director at KHMDL, he brings decades of experience in building, acquiring, and scaling businesses across India, the United States, and Europe. His strategic insights are particularly valuable to KHMDL as it navigates growth in high-technology domains such as aerospace, defence, and advanced electronics manufacturing.

Mr. Madhusudan is the Founder and CEO of VectorSpan Inc., a firm focused on enabling companies to plan and execute growth and cross-border integration strategies. His extensive track record includes leading international acquisitions, advising founder-led businesses, and working with leading private equity firms and global corporates. He serves on boards across geographies and is Chairman of TiE – Atlanta, an entrepreneurship-focused nonprofit. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and Harvard Business School, he adds exceptional global perspective and governance depth to KHMDL’s leadership.

Mr. K. Sivaram is a seasoned Finance and Accounting professional with over 38 years of diverse industry experience. A graduate of Bangalore University and an ICWA (Inter), he has been an integral part of Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices Ltd. since 2005. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a position he has held since August 2014, contributing significantly to the company’s financial planning, governance, and strategic management.

Prior to his role as CFO, Mr. Sivaram served as General Manager – Administration, Accounts & Finance at KHMDL. Before joining the company, he held senior finance roles at reputed firms including Natesan’s Antiqarts, Balaji Perfumery, Jairamdas & Sons, Safari Sales Ltd., and Travel Systems (IFB Group), bringing a strong foundation in financial operations and administrative leadership.