Makrand Appalwar a first generation entrepreneur was instrumental in envisioning, and transforming Emmbi from a trading company, to a large-scale manufacturer. He has over two decades of experience in the polymer industry, and is the recipient of many awards.

He lays great emphasis on teamwork, mentors the sales team, drives product development, and is continually seeking ways to enhance sustainability, in the ecosystem around Emmbi.

Makrand is a graduate Mechanical Engineer, from Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, (India) and an alumnus of MIT Sloan School of Management, Boston (US).

Rinku Appalwar, the cofounder oversees the finance, purchase, logistics, and administrative functions of the company. She is a firm believer in setting high standards and this has translated to her being felicitated as the leading lady in manufacturing for three years in a row.

Rinku was instrumental in taking the company public, and ensuring it’s five-fold growth in five years from the time Emmbi became a publicly traded company.

Rinku is a graduate in Chemistry from Mumbai University, and an alumnus of IIM Bangalore.