Gopal Krishna Pillai

Gopal Krishna Pillai is currently the Chairman at Observer Research Foundation, Chairman at IvyCap Ventures Advisors Pvt.
Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Berger Paints India Ltd., Independent Director at Tata International Ltd., and Independent Non-Executive Director at Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd.
He previously served as the Chairman at Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Ltd., Chairman at Data Security Council of India, Chairman at the University of Engineering & Management, Independent Non-Executive Director at Hindustan Petroleum Corp.
Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Berger Paints India Ltd., Director & Joint Secretary at India Ministry of Surface Transport, Independent Non-Executive Director at Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd., Independent Director at CMS Info Systems Ltd., Chief Negotiator-India at World Trade Organization, Deputy Secretary at India Ministry of Defence, Joint Secretary-North East at India Ministry of Home Affairs, and Secretary at India Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
He holds a graduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and an undergraduate degree from St. Joseph's College.