Shailesh Haribhakti

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Alan Scott Enterprises, a diversified listed enterprise building future-ready businesses, has appointed Shailesh Haribhakti as Group Chief Mentor for a period of three years.Widely respected as one of India’s foremost authorities on corporate governance, institution-building and responsible leadership, Haribhakti will work closely with the Boards and leadership teams across the Alan Scott Group to strengthen governance standards and enterprise risk management as the Group enters its next phase of growth.Haribhakti is a renowned Chartered and Cost Accountant, and a Certified Internal Auditor, Financial Planner and Fraud Examiner, with over five decades of experience. He is the Chairman of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates Chartered Accountants.As Group Chief Mentor, Haribhakti will advise the Boards and leadership teams across all Group companies on governance frameworks, board effectiveness, risk oversight, organisational capability, succession planning and institutional development.His guidance will help the Group build stronger systems, better decision-making processes and globally benchmarked governance practices while supporting leadership teams in scaling their businesses responsibly.The Alan Scott Group today comprises 11 companies operating across four strategic verticals -- Technology & Digital Platforms, Industrial & Clean Technologies, Consumer & Wellness and Strategic Investments & Emerging Businesses.Suresh Jain, Managing Director, Alan Scott Enterprises, said Haribhakti is among the few professionals in India who have contributed significantly to the fields of governance, institution-building and ethical leadership.His experience and guidance will help Alan Scott create enduring institutions that deliver sustainable value for shareholders, customers, employees and society, he added.Shailesh Haribhakti said strong institutions are created through clarity of purpose, sound governance and disciplined execution. Alan Scott has articulated an ambitious vision of building businesses that solve meaningful problems while creating long-term value, he said.“I look forward to working with the Board and leadership teams to strengthen institutional capabilities and support the Group’s journey towards sustainable and responsible growth,” he said.Published on July 24, 2026