JAGDISH K. VALECHA –

CHAIRMAN & CO-FOUNDER

RAJESH ADVANI –

DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER

After graduation with a Masters in Hospitality Management from Cornell University in 1996, Mr. Rajesh Advani, a second generation entrepreneur, took over as head of the Sun-n-Sand Group. He brings with him his association with the hospitality field and heads the group with a view to consolidate its brand strength. A hectic schedule does not keep Mr. Rajesh Advani away from pursuing other interests. He is a health and fitness buff and an avid follower of cricket. He does not miss out his regular morning workout. He enjoys playing tennis, badminton and table tennis. He had a concept to provide world-class fitness standards in India was followed up with intense research across the globe culminating in the signing up with the leaders in fitness- Gold’s Gym.

KARAN VALECHA –

DIRECTOR

A cornerstone of the growth and development at the Valecha Group is Mr. Karan Valecha. With a degree in Business Management, he is involved in the Finance, Business Development, Legal amp HR matters at Valecha Engineering limited and plays an important role in the strategic amp brand building of Gold's Gym all across India. Youthful amp dynamic, Mr. Karan Valecha is always looking at newer opportunities across the start-up universe by lending his varied knowledge and experience across sectors. He is a keen sports and fitness enthusiast and an avid follower of football. He has special interests in all adventure sports including scuba diving, skiing, sky diving, bungee jumping, rafting and anything Extreme

NIKHIL KAKKAR –

COO – GOLD’S GYM INDIA

Mr. Nikhil Kakkar journey so far, from a person selling medicines to making the country fit by making Gold’s Gym the leader in India in the fitness industry, has been a fascinating one. Leading him to travel to more than 150 cities globally and look at fitness as a way of life. Mr. Nikhil Kakkar never thought of selling opening gyms would land up in his dream job when he joined Gold’s Gym as a franchising head for the Northern region over 12 years back and within five years he was given the responsibility to handle pan India franchising. In his role as franchising head he has taken the brand to a whole new orbit in the last five years, under his leadership India became the first and the only country outside USA to have more than 150 gyms with a foot print in 95 cities. Now Mr. Nikhil Kakkar spear heads the entire organization from Business development, Gym operations, HR, Finance Technology. Looking at adding training of people to gear up to the ever expanding fitness market and expanding to neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives is the next goal for him in the coming years.

PRASHANT MACHWE –

VICE PRESIDENT – FINANCE & ACCOUNTS

Mr. Prashant Machwe spearheads Finance Accounts function of Gold’s Gym India, he is associated with the brand for last 6+ years. An astute professional in the field of Finance, Accounts, Legal, Human Resources and Implementation of ERP System, Mr. Prashant Machwe brings in an overall experience of 30+ years to Gold’s Gym India. He is a man with inspirational leadership qualities and avid follower of sound fool-proof systems and processes. Mr. Prashant Machwe is a Pro Table Tennis player having represented India in World Veteran Table Tennis Championship 3 times and is winner of many national and state level tournaments. A fitness enthusiast, he keenly follows lawn tennis, football and cricket.

SHRADDHA SHETH –

VICE PRESIDENT – SALES, OPERATIONS & MARKETING

A graduate in Life sciences backed by a post-graduation in food and nutrition. Shraddha started her career at the prestigious Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre as a nutrition specialist. After a brief stint Shraddha joined the company where she fore fronted customer relationship and membership sales honing her skills in selling different products in the fitness industry.

In the last 18 years it has been a rounded experience having understood all aspects of the gym business now spearheading various verticals including sales, training, operations, marketing, public relationship,  fitness education, introduction of new fitness trends &  product lines . Fulfilling company’s vision of adding value to customer experience. 

A constant engagement to keep the brand at the forefront as a leader has been her main focus and she spearheads the entire corporate owned gym business of the company & devices business strategies for the brand.

Shraddha is constantly seeking greater challenges and keeps herself fit as part of her passion to be a role model to emerging talent in the organization.