As Founder, Chairperson and Managing Director of AksharChem (India) Limited, Mrs. Paru M. Jaykrishna is the key strategic decision and policy maker, ensuring growth and innovation needed to have a transformational impact. One of the most renowned Women Entrepreneurs of India, she was also the first woman to be elected as the President of Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industry. In the past, she has served on the Directorial Board of various entities such as Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd, Gujarat State Handloom House Corporation and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Mrs. Jaykrishna is a Law Graduate, and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Sanskrit, and a Masters degree in English Literature.