Aditya M Gokarn
Chairman and Managing Director – Triton Valves Limited
Managing Director – Tritonvalves Future Tech Private Limited
Director – Tritonvalves Climatech Private Limited

Mr. Gokarn has varied experience in business development, project execution and new product development. He has been instrumental in executing the capacity expansion and technology upgradation programmes of the company over the last 10 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, and a Certificate of Business Excellence from the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Gokarn joined the Company as Manager of Business and was subsequently inducted on the Board of Directors in 2005 in the capacity of Executive Director.

Mrs. Anuradha M Gokarn 
Non-executive Non Independent Director – Triton Valves Limited

Mrs. Gokarn took over the reins of the company at a time of crisis when her husband and the Founder Managing Director, Mr. M V Gokarn passed away. She served as the managing director of the company for a period of 26 years – from 1986 to 2012, during which she successfully steered the company to a market leadership position and built a strong foundation on which the company continues to grow till date. Her in-depth knowledge of the business and her ability to build employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders ensured that under her leadership, Triton remained continuously profitable and grew at a CAGR of over 14% over two and a half decades. Mrs. Gokarn holds an M.Phil in English Literature from the University of London.

Mr. Prashanth Nayak
Non-executive – Independent Director – Triton Valves Limited
Managing Director – Yazaki India Private Limited

Mr. Prashanth Nayak is the CEO of Yazaki India Private Limited. Prior to his current position, Mr. Nayak served as the CEO of Jai Group, a strategy consulting firm that focuses on BRICS economies and specifically on the Brazil-India corridor. Mr. Prashanth Nayak is a graduate of the National Institute of Technology Karnataka from where he received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communication. He also holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Kolkata.

Mr. Appaiah K.B
Whole-time Director – Triton Valves Limited

Mr. Appaiah K.B. is a highly accomplished professional with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 2002, he commenced his career as a Graduate Trainee at Toyota Kirloskar Motors. Over years, he advanced to the esteemed position of Department Head within the Quality Planning Division, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise. Subsequently, he transitioned to Lexus India, assuming the role of National Manager responsible for Marketing, Customer Relations, and Public Relations and responsible for Brand management.Mr. Appaiah’s proficiency extends beyond his practical experience. He possesses comprehensive training in the Toyota Production System and serves as a master trainer for the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach. As part of his tenure within the Toyota group, he was assigned to Toyota Motors Asia Pacific Engineering and Manufacturing (TMAP-EM), Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Japan where he gained exposure to Toyota’s globally renowned engineering and manufacturing practices.In addition to his professional prowess, Mr. Appaiah is multilingual, with fluency in Kannada, Hindi, and English, alongside his mother tongue, the Kodava language. He also possesses a working knowledge of the Japanese language and has undergone training in Japanese culture, further enhancing cross-cultural competencies.

Mr. Kishore M. Saletore
Additional Non-executive – Independent Director – Triton Valves Limited
Independent Director – Highway Industries Limited
Independent Director – Highway Roop Precision Technologies Limited (formerly Roop Automotives Limited)
Independent Director – Carraro India Limited
Director- BF Elbit Advanced Systems Private Limited

He is s a seasoned finance leader with over 30 years of diverse experience across globally renowned corporations, including the Tata Group, ITC Ltd., Hughes Corporation, and Bharat Forge. He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has also undertaken Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore. His core competencies lie in the areas of Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis, International Joint Ventures & M&A, Corporate Governance & Risk Management, Cost Optimization & EBITDA Expansion, Capital Raising & Fund Structuring, Real Estate & Infrastructure Financing, Business Transformation & Restructuring and Stakeholder Communication & Board Reporting. As a finance leader, he has demonstrated expertise in steering high-stakes mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and international expansions. He has been recognized for delivering consistent shareholder value and operational efficiency across sectors such as electric vehicles (EV), real estate, infrastructure, and telecommunications. He has proven ability to lead large global teams and partner with C-suite executives, investors, and regulators. He has deep commitment to corporate governance, ethical leadership, and sustainable growth. He has been the recipient of the prestigious CII CFO Award in 2022, recognizing excellence in financial leadership and strategic contribution to industry.

Mr. Ashok Kumar Dash
Independent Director – Triton Valves Limited

Mr Dash having 39 years of rich and diverse experience in operational and strategic advisory in the automotive manufacturing sector. He is widely recognized for his ability to analyze complex operational data, identify trends, and provide timely and effective recommendations while working in dynamic environments under stringent timelines. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Degree with First Class Honours from NIT, Rourkela, Odisha.

He has spent the majority of his distinguished career with Maruti Suzuki India Limited, holding leadership roles ranging from Engineer to Senior Vice President, and has also served as Senior Advisor at Suzuki Motorcycles India Limited (on deputation from Maruti Suzuki). His experience spans across manufacturing operations, supply chain management, engineering, quality assurance, localization, and supplier development.

He has led critical initiatives in technology transfer from Suzuki, Japan, supplier upgradation, lean manufacturing, quality improvement, warranty reduction, export quality assurance, and market feedback analysis. He has also held leadership responsibility for sizeable teams and has led international training programs, including training of technicians in Suzuki, Japan.