Gautam Nair is a passionate leader and a firm believer in the adage “Change is the only Constant.” His strategic vision and dedication have positioned Matrix Design as a leading player in the market. He is revered as the architect of the company, mastering many domains to foster its growth since its inception.

As a visionary and an eminent strategist, Gautam ensured the company’s steady growth over the years. He is a strong and respected mentor, not only to the Matrix Design team but also to eminent individuals in the apparel and textile sectors, contributing immensely to their overall development and progress. In addition to his role at Matrix Design, Gautam is actively involved in the growth and development of the Textile and Apparel Industries. He is elected member of Executive Committee for the Apparel Export Promotion Council and is a Member of Governing Council in the Footwear Design & Development Institute under Ministry of Commerce, where he contributes to promoting and enhancing the export capabilities of the industry. He is also providing valuable insights and guidance on investment strategies and sourcing practices to the industry. Gautam holds a Master’s degree in Management from IIM, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics Honors from St. Stephens, Delhi.

Sathyamurthy is an established finance professional who heads the organisation’s finance portfolio including shareholder value creation, treasury operations, audit and cost management. He also spearheads information technology, commercial, ESG and corporate governance of the organisation.

Sathya comes with extensive domain experience in manufacturing, FMCG, retail and food processing sectors. He has worked with large organisations like EID Parry, Aditya Birla Retail Ltd, Perfetti Vanmelle and Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals. He brings an excellent record of academic achievements with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University of Madras and MBA from Symbiosis. He is a fellow member of Cost and Management Accountants of India.

Sivaramakrishnan Ganapathi (Siva), as Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, leads the company, sets its strategic direction and nurtures its leadership team to excel. He is passionate about growth and creating high business impact, with a focus on sustainability and empowering people.

Siva has three decades of global experience, leading several high growth businesses in diverse industries across countries in Asia, North America and Europe. With his passion and strong entrepreneurial mindset, Siva has turned around Gokaldas Exports over the last four years making it a leading apparel manufacturer that is sought-after by top global apparel brands for its product capability, quality and consistency, with a strong commitment to sustainability, while delivering profitable year on year growth. Earlier, Siva has worked with the Aditya Birla Group for over two decades, involved in leadership positions in diverse businesses. He has also been with DSP Merrill Lynch, ICICI, and Uhde India. Siva also possesses extensive experience in the areas of acquisitions, product strategies, sales and retail transformation. Siva holds a Master degree in Management from IIM, Bangalore and a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT.

Prabhat is responsible for Corporate Development. He plays a significant role in interfacing with the industry and the various regulatory authorities, including project implementation under the Government schemes, modernization, technology and infrastructure upgradation for textiles and funding support.

He has four decades of rich and extensive experience in the apparel and textile sector and possesses a strong knowledge of the apparel market. His vast experience includes negotiating and mobilising finances, arranging joint ventures, setting up new plants and formulating recommendations to the Government on import-export policy. He has held several leadership positions in the textile industry as well as industry bodies like Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Prabhat is a Bachelor of Business Management from Banaras Hindu University and earned his MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. He holds a Diploma in International Marketing from Buckinghamshire College (UK). Prabhat is passionate about exploring new business avenues and perseveres to create a smart apparel value chain.