Mr. Sajeev Kale


Sajeev Kale, a technocrat turned entrepreneur, co-founded ZChem  Specialities with a dream to make Indian   brand a globally respected brand.
Education and Experience : He completed Masters in Chemical Engineering from prestigious Indian IIT, Kharagpur and a management programme from IIM Ahmedabad. He worked in very reputed companies like Asian Paints and ITW India.

Highlights of Sajeev Kale’s Insights

    • Global Vision: He is motivated by the desire to elevate Indian brands to global prominence and ensure that they are on par with the world’s best.
    • Leadership Style: He emphasizes a simple yet effective approach: having a clear vision, disciplined execution, and empowering teams, along with harnessing best business practices and continuous learning.
    • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Believes aspiring business founders must be ready to take risks.
    • Innovation & Sustainability: ZChem invests significant resources into research to stay ahead in NDT technology and integrates sustainability into its business culture.
    • Achieving Work-Life Balance: He delegates effectively and prioritizes tasks to maintain personal balance, crediting discipline and structured focus as keys to sustained success

Mr. Hari Prasad Varda


Hari Prasad Varda Co-Founder of ZChem Specialities began his professional journey in 1990 immediately after Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He launched his career with an Indo-German firm and later joined a global American corporation, where he held multiple leadership roles and built extensive expertise in operations and industry dynamics. With the goal of delivering world-class Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions—designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in India.

Highlights of Hari Prasad Varda’s Strategic Contributions

  • Indigenous Excellence : His mission was to provide AMS-approved NDT products fully manufactured in India—pioneering a shift toward self-reliance in a domain previously dominated by foreign suppliers.
  • Reducing Import Dependency : Focused on shortening lead times and enhancing responsiveness by localizing production, reducing India’s dependency on international suppliers.
  • User-Centric Product Development : Worked closely with end users to understand real-world industrial challenges, ensuring products were tailored to the unique needs of the Indian NDT market while meeting international quality standards.
  • Global Certifications and Recognition : Led ZChem to become the only Indian company with AMS 2644-certified products listed on the QPL (Qualified Product List), enabling acceptance in global aerospace and aviation sectors.
  • Portfolio Expansion : Scaled the company’s offerings to include a comprehensive range of MPI and LPI consumables and equipment, serving a wide spectrum of industrial applications.
  • International Reach : Successfully supplied NDT solutions to leading aviation and MRO companies in India and exported to multiple countries, reinforcing India’s position on the global NDT stage.

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