Pillars of Support – The Foundations of Our Journey
Our Pillars of Support
Beyond Knowledge. Beyond Training. Towards True Leadership.
Mr. Anand Sundaresan
Director, Ammann India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. C K Ranganathan
Chairman & Managing Director, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Ponnuswami M
Founder & Managing Director, Pon Pure Chemicals Group
Mr. Devarajan Chinnusamy
Chairman & Managing Director, URC Construction (P) Ltd.
Dr. Nandini Rangaswamy
Chairperson, GRG Institutions
Mr. SKM Shree Shivkumar
CEO & Managing Director, SKM Egg Products Exports (India) Ltd.
Mr. Ramakrishnan Ramamurthy
Principal Associate, GMR Group
Mr. S Devarajan
Chairman & Managing Director, Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd.
Mr. Venkateswaran Doraisamy
Managing Partner, CD TechnoTex LLPOur Valued Clients
Legacies of Collaborative Success
Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd.
Cultivating Leadership for Sustained Innovation
A global leader in sustainable construction materials, Saint-Gobain India has been at the forefront of innovation. Our journey with Saint-Gobain began in 2002, and since then, we have empowered over 444 participants with leadership development interventions. What makes this partnership special is that Mr. Unnikrishnan AR, Managing Director of Saint-Gobain India (Glass Business), was one of the first participants in our Effective Personal Productivity (EPP) LMI Program. Today, he leads the company with a deep-rooted belief in structured leadership development.
“These interventions have empowered our employees to set clear goals, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of their actions- fostering commitment, consistency, and accountability.”
At Carpe Diem®,, we take pride in this collaboration, which continues to strengthen the leadership fabric of Saint-Gobain India.
Mr. Unnikrishnan AR
Managing Director, Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. – Glass Business
Mr. V. G. Sakthikumar
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, SCHWING STETTER (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
Schwing Stetter (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Aligning Leadership with Organizational Growth
As one of the leading manufacturers of concrete construction equipment, Schwing Stetter India has always been driven by innovation and operational excellence. Our 16-year partnership has resulted in over 1,300 leaders participating in transformational programs, embedding a culture of collaboration, strategic thinking, and leadership excellence.
“The interventions helped us believe in ourselves, despite external market uncertainties, and create successful leadership from within the organization.” – Mr. V.G. Sakthikumar, Chairman & Managing Director.
This collaboration highlights how structured interventions can align people and processes, ensuring a seamless path to growth and industry leadership.
Peekay Steel Castings (P) Limited
Strengthening Legacy Through Leadership
Established in 1942, Peekay Group has stood as a pillar of Kerala’s industrial landscape. Under the leadership of Mr. K.E. Shanavaz, JMD & CEO, our interventions have influenced 296 team members across various leadership levels, strengthening strategic decision-making and team collaboration.
“By applying these learnings, we have witnessed enhanced team alignment, sharper strategic focus, and an increased drive towards excellence.”
Carpe Diem is honored to be part of Peekay Group’s leadership transformation, ensuring its legacy continues to grow for generations to come.
Mr. K. E. Shanavaz
JMD & CEO, PEEKAY STEEL CASTINGS (P) LIMITED
Mr. Durai Palanisamy
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PALLAVAA GROUP
Pallavaa Group
From Family-Owned to Professionally Led
A household name in the textile industry, Pallavaa Group embarked on a transformational journey in 2017, seeking to transition from a family-run business to a professionally managed entity. Their key aspirations included succession planning, systemization, and leadership development. Over the years, 1,100+ key individuals have undergone Carpe Diem’s interventions, leading to:
- A 33% reduction in attrition, fostering a stable workforce.
- A decrease in customer response time from 24 hours to just 2 hours.
- 20% cost reduction in waste and maintenance, improving profitability.
Mr. Durai Palanisamy, Executive Director, captures the impact:
“When businesses stand at a crossroads, LMI programs help provide structure and clarity to move forward in the right direction.”
This journey exemplifies the power of structured leadership programs in shaping sustainable businesses.
KPR Mill Limited
Cultivating Ownership, Driving Excellence
A vertically integrated powerhouse in the textile industry, KPR Mill has continually raised the bar in innovation and quality across yarn, fabrics, garments, and sugar. Since 2017, our collaboration has empowered 253 participants, equipping them with a leadership mindset rooted in ownership and accountability.
Under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Anandakrishnan, Executive Director, the organization has embraced a people-first approach to transformation.
“One of the primary objectives was to cultivate an owner’s mindset – and today, I can confidently say, it’s time and money well spent.”
This partnership is a testament to KPR’s belief in investing in its people as the foundation for organizational excellence.
Mr. Anandakrishnan
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KPR MILL LIMITED
Mr. Ashwin Chandran
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, PRECOT LIMITED
Precot Limited
Leading with Clarity, Growing with Purpose
From its origins as a cotton spinning mill to becoming a global leader in hygiene and cosmetic cotton products, PRECOT has remained deeply committed to innovation and sustainability. Since 2017, over 223 leaders have participated in our interventions – strengthening managerial efficiency and nurturing a culture of clarity, goal-setting, and collaboration.
Mr. Ashwin Chandran, Chairman & Managing Director, shared:
“This program opened our eyes to the power of managerial productivity and the importance of setting SMART and time-bound goals. I would definitely recommend it to business leaders looking to maximize impact.”
Together, we’ve built a leadership foundation that sustains growth and drives strategic momentum.
Janatics India Pvt. Ltd.
Engineering Synergy, Inspiring Transformation
A leader in pneumatic solutions, Janatics India has always blended innovation with people-centric leadership. Since 2018, our journey with them has impacted 436 participants, breaking silos, building collaboration, and creating a high-trust culture.
From reducing absenteeism to improving emotional bonding across teams, their transformation has been deeply holistic.
“Carpe Diem’s interventions drew all activities toward our goals and created powerful emotional connections within our teams” shared Mr. J. Ganesh Kumar & Mr. G.N. Balachandar, Managing Directors.
Janatics continues to inspire by leading through values and vision.
Mr. J. Ganesh Kumar
MANAGING DIRECTORS, JANATICS INDIA PVT. LTD.
Mr. G.N. Balachandar
MANAGING DIRECTORS, JANATICS INDIA PVT. LTD.
Mr. N. Sathesh Kumar
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
KKP GROUP OF COMPANIES
Mr. N. Subash Kumar
JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR,
KKP GROUP OF COMPANIES
KKP Group of Companies
From Legacy to Leadership
With a legacy in spinning and weaving, KKP Group has combined tradition with progressive thinking to become a globally respected manufacturer. Since 2018, over 225 individuals have benefited from our leadership programs – breaking down barriers, improving collaboration, and enhancing productivity.
Mr. N. Subash Kumar, Joint Managing Director, captures the essence:
“Transparency increased, positivity grew, and the ripple effect led to higher productivity and stakeholder satisfaction.”
We’re proud to have supported KKP Group’s evolution from a family-run business to a professionally driven enterprise.
Renaatus Group
Bridging Process and People
Mr. R. P. Selvasundaram
CHAIRMAN, RENAATUS GROUP
Mr. Manoj Poosappan
MANAGING DIRECTOR, RENAATUS GROUP
Mr. Prassadh Shanmugam
DIRECTOR & CEO, KGiSL
KGiSL
Transforming People, Transforming Organizations
A BFSI-centric enterprise software company, KGiSL has always been an advocate of people-centric growth. In just five years, we have worked with over 440 individuals, helping them align personal aspirations with organizational goals. Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Prassadh Shanmugam, CEO & Director, Carpe Diem’s interventions have played a key role in fostering an ownership mindset within the company.
“The program has redefined managerial productivity and given our leaders the tools to inspire teams and drive real impact.”
This collaboration stands as a testament to how investing in leadership development translates into long-term organizational success.
Craftsman Automation Ltd.
Precision in Leadership, Precision in Execution
With a four-decade legacy in precision engineering, Craftsman Automation has always focused on excellence. Our interventions have accelerated this journey, with over 700 participants across multiple locations experiencing leadership transformation.
“Carpe Diem’s programs fostered a shared vision, driving greater synergy and a transformative impact on organizational results.” – Mr. Gautham Ram, Director.
Through this collaboration, we have helped Craftsman Automation strengthen team cohesion, refine goal-setting, and enhance organizational performance.
Mr. Gautham Ram
DIRECTOR, CRAFTSMAN AUTOMATION LTD.
Mr. Chella Ramaswamy
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, JOTHI GROUP
Jothi Group
Strengthening Leadership from the Top Down
A pioneer in high-precision casting for over five decades, Jothi Group is known for its excellence across automotive, railways, and defense segments. Our collaboration since 2024 has already impacted 180 participants, fostering empathy, appreciation, and time ownership.
Mr. Chella Ramaswamy, Chairman & Managing Director, shared:
“Winning to Lead changed not just our professional lives but our personal ones too. That’s why we are taking this program to every level of our organization – from leaders to team members.”
This partnership exemplifies how leadership development creates positive change from the inside out.
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