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Choice Portfolio Management Services Private Limited is part of the Choice Group, a diversified financial services institution incorporated in 1992. The group delivers integrated financial solutions to individuals, institutions and government bodies, with a long-standing focus on trust, governance and sustainable value creation.

Vinita Patodia
Non-Executive Chairperson
Mrs. Vinita Sunil Patodia (DIN: 06360364) is an arts graduate and actively engaged in social initiatives. She is associated with multiple charitable and educational trusts including Sunil Patodia Welfare Foundation and Shri Doongermal Patodia Charitable Trust. She is also involved in women empowerment initiatives and various community development programs, including educational support for CA students and social service activities through Lions Club and other organizations.

Kamal Poddar
Managing Director
CA Kamal Poddar is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and serves as the Managing Director of Choice International Limited. He has been instrumental in transforming the group from a chartered accountancy practice into a diversified financial services platform. His strategic vision focuses on building a nation-level integrated financial services hub and driving multi-fold growth across business verticals.

Suyash Patodia
Joint Managing Director
Mr. Suyash Sunil Patodia (DIN: 09489670) is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He completed his articleship with Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. He has played a key role in developing digital insurance platforms including ISMOS and scaling backend systems to align with the group’s fintech strategy. He is involved in business development, strategic partnerships and organizational initiatives to foster innovation and growth.

Arun Kumar Poddar
Executive Director & CEO
Mr. Arun Kumar Poddar (DIN: 02819581) is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has previously been a partner at S K Patodia & Associates. He brings expertise in financial services, government advisory and management consulting. Known for strengthening governance and operational transparency, he has worked extensively with government bodies, corporates and retail clients. His focus is on expanding financial access across Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities.
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Ajay Kejriwal
Executive Director
CA Ajay Kejriwal is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds a DISA certification. He has over 15 years of experience in financial markets, including IFRS convergence, international taxation, foreign investment consultancy and exchange control regulations. He has strong expertise in financial analysis and fund management.

Subodh Kumar Agarwal
Independent Director
Mr. Subodh Kumar Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant and Law Graduate from the University of Calcutta. He also holds DISA certification from ICAI and a Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia. He has served as President of ICAI and as an arbitrator for BSE and NSE in capital market matters.

A. K. Thakur
Independent Director

Sudha Bhushan
Independent Director

Sandeep Singh
Independent Director
Mr. Sandeep Singh (DIN: 02814440) is a Post Graduate in Rural Development from Xavier Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi, with executive education from IIM Bangalore and specialization in Media Planning from MICA Ahmedabad. He has authored books on management practices and business administration. He currently serves as Interim Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIM Kashipur and is on advisory boards of leading academic institutions. He also serves as Independent Director on various corporate boards.

Kanhaiya Lal Berwal
Independent Director
Mr. Kanhaiya Lal Berwal is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. He currently serves as Director General of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Foundation and is actively associated with NGOs focused on the upliftment of SC/ST and other backward communities, particularly in tribal regions of Rajasthan.

Sobhag Mal Jain
Independent Director
Mr. S. M. Jain is a Chartered Accountant and former Executive Director (Finance, Accounts and Taxation) at LIC. He joined LIC in 1987 and held multiple senior roles including Chief Risk Officer at LIC Pension Fund and Director & CEO of LICHFL Care Homes. He played a key role in SEBI (LODR) compliance post LIC’s listing and contributed to IFRS 17 implementation initiatives and regulatory committees. He has extensive experience in finance, risk management and insurance operations.

Raj Kumar
Independent Director
Mr. Raj Kumar (DIN: 06627311) is a science graduate from DAV College, Jalandhar and former Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) with over 38 years of service. He played a pivotal role in LIC’s IPO, including preparation of DRHP, embedded value calculations and global roadshows. He currently serves as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director on the Board of IDBI Bank as a nominee of LIC.