Leadership with Purpose

Guided by integrity and innovation, our leadership team drives Sakariya’s mission to responsibly unlock mineral potential while creating meaningful impact for people, partners, and the planet.

Our Directors

Kalpesh Patel

Chairman & Managing Director - Sakariya Group

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Ansh Patel

Managing Director - Mining

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Dikshant Patel

Director - Real Estate

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Kamlesh Patel

Director

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Prakash Patel

Director

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Supriya Das (MAusIMM, MSEG)

Director (Technical & Business Development)

Our Team

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Supriya Das

Chief Executive Officer - Mining

Dr. Jason Gu

Chief Executive Officer - International

Shalin Shah

Shalin Shah

Advisor - Corporate Strategy and Finance

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Kalpesh Patel

Chairman & Managing Director – Sakariya Group

Mr. Kalpesh Patel brings over 25 years of expertise in real estate being Promoter and Managing Director of Shree Siddhi Group (Real Estate), he has led projects covering 15 million sq. ft. He has played a key role in shaping landmarks such as Godrej Garden City, a joint venture with Godrej Properties Ltd, and Savvy Swaraj – Sports Living Township, with Savvy Group, redefining modern living. His strategic involvement in acquiring 660 acres of land for Maruti Suzuki’s manufacturing plant at the Mandal-Bechraji Special Investment Region further demonstrates his contribution to large-scale development. 

Along with real estate, Mr. Patel envisions further expanding Sakariya Group’s existing businesses in Mining and air products, aiming to drive innovation, sustainable practices, and long-term growth across industries. 

Mr. Patel holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering from L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, and is committed to collaboration, resilience, and building a future rooted in sustainable development. 

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Ansh Patel

Managing Director – Mining

Ansh is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. His studies equipped him with a strong problem-solving mindset, analytical thinking, and an appreciation for efficiency and structured growth. These qualities form the foundation of his transition into the business world, where he is passionate about finance, business development, and the mining industry. 

With a fresh perspective and a drive to create long-term value, Ansh envisions contributing to the company’s growth by combining his engineering knowledge with a strong interest in financial strategy and sustainable development. As Director, he is focused on strengthening the company’s operations, exploring new opportunities for expansion, and ensuring innovation remains at the heart of its future. Guided by both his educational background and his passion for enterprise, Ansh aims to build on the company’s legacy while steering it toward new heights of success. 

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Dikshant Patel

Director – Real Estate

Dikshant Patel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and brings over a decade of rich experience in project planning and execution. His journey began with voluntary service at BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA. Where he dedicated seven years to temple construction projects. During this time, he served as both a planning team member and an execution leader, gaining invaluable hands-on expertise in managing large-scale, detail-driven initiatives. 

Today, as Director, Dikshant is committed to driving exponential growth for the company. He focuses on strengthening operations, pursuing expansion opportunities, and fostering a culture of innovation that ensures sustainable success and long-term impact.

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Kamlesh Patel

Director

With over two decades of experience in chemical manufacturing, Kamlesh Patel transitioned into real estate in the early 2000s with remarkable foresight. Since then, he has successfully delivered more than 3 million sq. ft. of residential and 1 million sq. ft. of commercial developments, each defined by quality, reliability, and value. As Director, he continues to expand the company’s footprint with a strong focus on community service, customer-centric values, and sustainable growth.

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Prakash Patel

Director

Prakash Patel began his real estate career as a Senior Engineer with the prestigious Godrej Garden City Township in Ahmedabad, where he successfully delivered projects through meticulous planning, efficient management, and strong leadership. With this solid foundation, he now drives the company’s growth in real estate, committed to exploring new opportunities and delivering quality, reliable, and value-driven developments. 

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Supriya Das (MAusIMM, MSEG)

Chief Executive Officer – Mining
Qualification: M.Sc (Applied Geology) 

Supriya has diverse experience in the field of geology, mining business development, company operations and administration. In just over a decade, he has successfully led and managed several grassroot to detailed exploration projects across various commodities including coal, limestone, iron ore, manganese, PGE, base metals, gold, graphite, chromite, bauxite and diamond in multiple countries across Asia and Africa. He has been involved with planning, budgeting and managing exploration projects, QAQC protocols, target generation, resource estimation and reporting in accordance with international reporting codes like JORC and NI 43-101. 

Before joining Sakariya, Supriya was a key member of the Resource Planning Division at NMDC Limited, where he played a significant role in shaping exploration strategies and resource planning. 

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Dr. Jason Gu

Chief Executive Officer – International

Dr. Jason Peng Gu holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Over the past 15+ years, he has built a distinguished career at the intersection of technology, industry, and entrepreneurship—founding, scaling, and successfully exiting multiple ventures focused on industrial innovation.

His passion for advancing environmental safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability began with his first startup, which pioneered technologies for monitoring hazardous gases and air quality. Since then, he has remained committed to leveraging innovation to transform traditional industries. Today, as he is dedicated to Sakariya’s mission in mining and resources, Dr. Gu is focused on building a long-term, globally competitive mining company—one that integrates cutting-edge innovation with deep industry expertise to deliver value.

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Shalin Shah

Advisor – Corporate Strategy and Finance

With over 24 years of post-qualification experience across the banking and energy/infrastructure sectors, Shalin has held senior leadership roles at prominent global organizations such as Adani Group and ICICI Bank. His career spans diverse geographies, including international exposure in the Gulf region, where he worked with a reputed audit and management consultancy firm.

He brings extensive expertise in financial management, strategic planning, business controls, treasury operations, and risk management. His professional strengths include project finance, structured finance, working capital management, ECB, foreign currency bonds, debt syndication, restructuring, banking, valuations, and mergers & acquisitions for large-scale infrastructure projects.

A strategic thinker and financial architect, Shalin also specializes in capital management planning, helping enterprises optimize their capital structure and financing costs to drive sustainable growth.