Dr. M. M. Prasad
Managing Director & Chairman,Newyear Group
Dr. M. M. Prasad is a dynamic entre preneur from Kerala. He has successfully launched ventures such as Newyear Golden Tea, Newyear Kuries, Newyear Developers, and Newyear Broadcasting in India and Dubai. A visionary leader and motivator, Dr. Prasad has received numerous accolades, including the Business Icon Award (2012), Global Peace Award (Tokyo), and the Bharathan Charity Award.As the mastermind behind NewyearGolden Tea, he emphasizes in novation, quality, and social responsibility,guided by the principles of the 5 M s – Man, Machinery, Material, Money,and Management.
Anand Swarup Shukla
Ex-Minister - Rural Development, U. P,Director – Newyear Golden Tea
Born on October 6, 1979, in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, Anand Swarup Shukla is a BJP leader with degrees in Mathematics, Political Science, and Education. He served as MLA (2017–2022) and as Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs & Rural Development in Uttar Pradesh. An RSS volunteer since the age of 12, he rose through ABVP, became college president in 1998, worked across multiple states, and led a 10-day Padayatra in 2011.
CA. Dr. Binoy J. Kattadiyil
Advisor,Newyear Golden Tea
Dr. Binoy J. Kattadiyil, economist & investor with 30+ years’ experience in portfolio management, private equity, and governance. Founder of 3C Capitals; ex-Finance Director, Atlantis The Palm. DSc, PhD, FCA, MBA, LLM; member of Royal Economic Society & INSOL India.
Sari T. Sasi
Director,Newyear Group
Sari P. Sasi is a seasoned financial expert with over a decade of experience in development and networking. Her expertise in streamlining operations and building relationships has driven success across diverse corporate roles
T. C. Sethumadhavan
Director,Newyear Golden Tea
T. C. Sethumadhavan, a prominent educationist and social worker, leads several organizations including International Sri Krishna Kendra, Kerala Productive Council, and Vivekananda Trust.
Udayakumar Govindasamy
Founder & CEO – Avataa Beverages,Advisor – Newyear Golden Tea
A third-generation planter managing the Billimalai Tea Estate (Nilgiris), Uday Kumar co-founded Avataa, which has won global awards including the Tea Board Innovation Award (2013). Estate teas are often pre-sold due to high demand. Committed to sustainability, farmer welfare, and conservation, his estate has earned Rainforest Alliance Certification. He also pioneered a coir pith export unit in 1993 and has over 20 years of expertise in tea and machin ery trading.