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K. N. [email protected]

Name: K.N.NAIK Father’s Name: N.N.NAIK Address for Communication: A-26, Subhadra Park Near Utkarsh School Gadapura Vadodara – 390015. Phones: 98252 41260(Mobile) 0265-6531791 (Residence) E-mail [email protected] Date: 13th July 1950 Academic Qualifications BE (Chemical) M.S.University, Vadodara. 1972 P.G.D.B.A., I.I.M., Ahmedabad.

1975 Key Highlights Consultant-Full time at present- to Centre for Fuel Studies and

Research Prepared a concept paper- Examining Energy Options for India Acted as faculty on a number of Executive Development

Programmes Acted as visiting faculty with WLCI college Presented a Paper titled “Learning Management from

Krishna-The Epitome of Soft Skills” at Conference arranged by IBS.

Report on Project for import of Russian Gas in the form of LNG via Turkey- prepared for GSPC/CESR-PDPU

Status Report on Availability of Natural Gas (NG) -Prepared for M/s Wartsila

Co- Authored a study- Gas demand in Fertiliser Industry- commissioned by Programme on Energy & Sustainable Development (PESD), Stanford University; in league with IRADe.

Prepared reports on utilisation of Bombay High associated gas and free gas on behalf of working group set up by the erstwhile Ministry of Petroleum, Chemicals and Fertilisers of Govt. of India.

Worked as an active member in the core group along with Advisor (Petrochemicals), which prepared the report for "Development of Petrochemicals Industry in Next Decade", on behalf of ministry of Petroleum, Chemicals and Fertilisers, Govt. of India.

Successfully negotiated an agreement for sale of know-how on toluene methylation developed by R&D of IPCL while on a visit

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GTC technologies, Houston, Texas, USA. Worked on a joint venture proposal with a foreign company for

setting up a JV company in India the field of super specialty corrosion resistant surface treatment.

As a member of the task force, appointed by the Govt. of India, worked on proposals relating to joint ventures in the field of petrochemicals with Algeria and Middle-East countries.

Finalized mega risk policy for the company for the first time in September 2000 at an attractive rate (Saving in Premium outgo of Rs. 15-20 crores) and could arrange for renewal in September 2001 (post WTC event) at a relatively small increase in premium. Notably IOC and Reliance were refused “Mega Risk Cover” in that year. Negotiated the premium of first Mega policy from 31 crores to 26 crores.

Nominated by IPCL as a Director on the board of IVCOL, a joint venture company promoted by IPCL with Govt. Of India. Finalised restructuring and revival plan for revival of the sick undertaking.

Made presentations on various issues in the energy sector to authorities like petroleum Secretary, Member energy (Planning Commission), Chief Secretary, Govt. of Gujarat advocating suitable policy formulation

Hold the distinction of being recognised to make a presentation on “Implementation of Distributed Generation with CHP in Chemical Industry in India” at 6th Annual CHP & DE Conference & Exhibition held in New York in 2005 with CFSR.

Prepared a Project Proposal on Bio-diesel value chain incorporating economics of all stages of the value chain

Contributed articles on a wide range of subjects to Cogeneration and On-Site Power Production magazine, Business World, Hindu, Inaugural issue of ORF Energy News Monitor, Cogen India Inaugural Newsletter and ICFAI Books.

Work Experience

Present – 10+ YearsWorking as a freelance consultant and Trainer:

At present working with Centre for Fuel Studies and Research as Consultant.

Advising Polyphase Motors on contract management issues and dispute resolution with customer

Worked with Alpha Projects as a consultant for preparation of Feasibility report for their client M/S GSPL.

Worked With Alpha Services from May08 to 11th Nov. 08 Corporate Consultant to Ocean Agro India Limited from Apr 07

to March 08

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Successfully conducted workshops on “Finance for Non-Finance Managers”

Acting as a faculty in a Programmes for “Energy Managers” Acting as a faculty in a Programme for “AMFI Exam” Contributing as an author in edited books being published by

ICFAI books divisionIPCL take over by RIL – Cultural Shock of takeover of PublicIPCL take over by RIL – Cultural Shock of takeover of Public sector by Private Sectorsector by Private SectorReverse Brain Drain in Seventies- an Old Success StoryReverse Brain Drain in Seventies- an Old Success StoryMahatma Gandhi-Business Incubator with a Difference- AMahatma Gandhi-Business Incubator with a Difference- A Grassroots ApproachGrassroots ApproachHuman Resources (HR) Issues and Policies in PetrochemicalHuman Resources (HR) Issues and Policies in Petrochemical IndustryIndustryContainerisation- an effective Inland Logistics Solution for Containerisation- an effective Inland Logistics Solution for Petrochemicals (Polymers)Petrochemicals (Polymers)Philosophy of Motivation- Practicing scriptures in BusinessPhilosophy of Motivation- Practicing scriptures in BusinessEnvironment Quality and Industry – Case of Petrochemicals Environment Quality and Industry – Case of Petrochemicals and Refining Industriesand Refining IndustriesSEZ Policy Assessment - Who wants them and for What SEZ Policy Assessment - Who wants them and for What Purpose? Is there an Alternate Way?Purpose? Is there an Alternate Way?

Past

Organisation: Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.

Total Experience: June 1975 – June 2003 28 Years

Last Position: General Manager (Finance)

Areas of Experience: 1) Project planning, formulation & execution

a) Prepared reports on utilisation of Bombay High associated gas and free gas on behalf of working group set up by the erstwhile Ministry of Petroleum, Chemicals and Fertilisers of Govt. of India.

b) Worked as an active member in the core group along with Advisor (Petrochemicals), which prepared the report for "Development of Petrochemicals Industry in Next Decade", on behalf of ministry of Petroleum, Chemicals and Fertilisers, Govt. of India.

c) Prepared project reports for aromatics and olefins complexes based on Bombay High feedstocks for the consideration of Govt. of India where IPCL was a nodal agency in the Governmental planning.

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d) As a member of the task force, appointed by the Govt. of India, worked on proposals relating to joint ventures in the field of petrochemicals with Algeria and Middle-East countries.

e) Worked on a joint venture proposal with a foreign company for setting up a JV company in India the field of super specialty corrosion resistant surface treatment.

f) Worked in the new projects planning department of the company. Prepared feasibility reports on various grassroots projects, Expansions & De-bottlenecking schemes, Energy saying schemes. The work involved preparation of cost estimates, financial analysis, economic analysis, follow-up with Govt. agencies for clearance of the projects. The aggregate investment in these projects was approx. Rs.4000 crores.

g) Associated with implementation of projects. The work involved negotiation of licence & basic engineering agreements, procurement, contracts fixation & execution, commercial negotiations with vendors/contractors, project cost budgeting & monitoring, project progress reviews. The aggregate investment in these projects was approx. Rs.800 crores.

h) I have been almost a permanent member of any project team in IPCL as a finance member.

2) Budgeting & MIS.

a) In charge of the budget section of the company. Work involved preparation of the sixth five-year plan, annual plans, budgets of the company. Supplied authentic data required by various Govt. agencies like Parliament's estimates committee, bureau of public enterprises, Planning commission & the parent ministry. Assisted Director (Finance) in reviewing & monitoring actual performance vis-à-vis budget.

b) In the costing section supplied necessary costing data for

decision making. Made special reports on performance of the plants to highlight areas having problems, Bottlenecks & untapped opportunities.

3) Operations and Materials Department

a) Financial advice & control for operations group to achieve the goal of productivity & efficiency. Financial advice & control for Materials Dept. endeavored to save money in procurement & reduce inventory levels by careful scrutiny of data & proposals. Supervised the operation of the Excise section for compliance with statutory procedures. Effective operation of the MODVAT system & exports ensured.

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4) Marketing Finance:

a) Financial advice & control for Delhi region marketing office. Enforced financial discipline on distributors & credit customers.

b) Working at head quarters for marketing finance as General Manager (Finance). Involved in pricing decisions for all products, distributor operations policy regulation and control, credit policy and monitoring of debtors, export of products et al. IPCL’s gross turnover is above Rs.5500 crores and distribution network consists of eight regional offices and more than 90 distributors.

c) Finalized mega risk policy for the company for the first time in September 2000 at an attractive rate and could arrange for renewal in September 2001 (post WTC event) at a relatively small increase in premium. Mega risk policy also got renewed for 2002-2003 due to excellent claim ratio while all other industry players could not get such a cover, resulting in saving of over Rs.50 crores. Organisation: Centre for Fuel Studies and

Research

Total Experience: July 2003 – Mar 2006 3 Years

Last Position: Director I was one of the founders and the main resource person for the organisation. A brief account of work done by me is listed below:

List of Study Reports Prepared at CFSR 1) Supply demand scenario for natural gas 2) Infrastructure planning for natural gas and electricity together

– a paradigm shift 3) Novel uses of natural gas 4) Policy for development of natural gas pipelines 5) Anatomy of accidents in process in hydrocarbon industry 6) Regulations of natural gas industry 7) Policy options for natural gas pricing 8) Energy efficiency – a key element in energy security strategy 9) Harvesting solar thermal power – a key to energy security 10) Underground Coal Gasification-unearthing the unreachable

Wealth 11) National Auto Fuel Policy- CNG deserves a place of pride 12) Jatropha as source for Biodiesel- Place of Pride in India’s

Energy Strategy 13) Relevance of LNG in India’s Energy Strategy

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14) Distributed Generation- a Strategy for Optimal Future Power Generation

15) Improving the Economics of LNG -Cold recovery options 16) Scrapping the Bottom of the Barrel- Energy from Abandoned

Coal Mines17) Unlocking EOR Potential

18) Biodiesel Approach Paper19) GTL-Taking gas to Market20) Technologies That Enable Versatile Use of Coal21) Development of Nuclear Power in India22) Feasibility Report for Biodiesel Production23) Report on 6th Annual CHP Conference24) Geothermal- Energy for Tomorrow25) Role of Hydro Power in IndiaCFSR has also taken up following important activities:

1) Presentations to Secretary (MOPNG) on “Policy Issues for development of Natural Gas Industry”.

2) Presentation to Member (Energy), Planning Commission on “Policy Issues for development of Natural Gas Industry”.

3) Presentation to Government of Gujarat on infrastructure planning based on Total Energy Efficiency Concept-Paradigm Shift in Planning

4) Sensitizing the natural gas industry and society at large regarding safety and environment issues- Provided information on Natural gas Odorisation to Vadodara Municipal Corporation.

5) Chemical disasters and disaster management planning- a lecture series covering organisations like IPCL, IOC and RIL on “Lessons from Bhopal Tragedy”.

6) Educating the Investors- A workshop on “Upstream Industry” 7) Project Proposal on Bio-diesel: Jatrofa Plantation 8) CFSR contributed to ORF Energy News Monitor’s inaugural

issue by writing an article “TEE provides clue to efficient use of Natural gas- Need for Paradigm shift in Infrastructure Planning.”

9) CFSR wrote an article in Hindu Business Line titled “Natural gas industry — Two-tier regulator must be in place”

10) CFSR is regularly contributing energy related articles in Business World.

11) I was invited to make a presentation on “Implementation of Distributed Generation with CHP in Chemical Industry in India” at 6th Annual CHP & DE Conference & Exhibition held in New York.

5) Details of visits abroad:

o Visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi as a member of GOI delegation headed by Shri J.J.Mehta to

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explore the possibilities of joint ventures in the field of petrochemicals with SABIC and others.(1988)

o Visited Germany as a member of a team deputed to hold discussions with the German firm for setting up a joint venture in India in the field of super specialty corrosion resistant surface treatment.(1992)

o Visited UK for holding discussions with licensor M/S BP Chemicals for ACN project with an estimated cost of Rs.650 crores.(1996)

o Visited Germany and USA for plant visits in relation to evaluation of technology (Bayer, Monsanto) for Acrylic Fibre project with an estimated cost of Rs. 400 crores.(1997)

o Visited Slovakia and Germany for plant visits in relation to evaluation of technology (Rohm) for MMA/PMMA project with an estimated cost of Rs.200 crores.(1997)

o Visited GTC technologies, Houston, Texas, USA to discuss and negotiate an agreement for sale of know-how on toluene methylation developed by R&D of IPCL.(2001)

o Visited Dubai to attend conference on corporate governance and role of auditors.(2002)

o Visited USA where I was invited to make a presentation on “Implementation of Distributed Generation with CHP in Chemical Industry in India” at 6th Annual CHP & DE Conference & Exhibition held in New York. (2005)

6) Miscellaneous

a) A member of the selection committee for campus interviews at IIMS.

b) Acted as visiting faculty at Faculty of Management Studies, M.S. University of Baroda.

c) Acted as internal faculty in various training programs such as "Supervisory Development Program" and 'Finance for non-Finance Executives".

d) Acted as faculty in training programme for Iranian Trainees. e) Acted as a member of the Working Group on Career

Development, and Promotion Policies set up by Management. f) Nominated as member of board of studies and member of

selection committee for recruitment of Professors and Readers at South Gujarat University.

g) Course Director for in-company programme on "Finance for Non-finance executives".

h) Nominated by IPCL as a Director on the board of IVCOL, a joint venture company promoted by IPCL with Govt. Of India.

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