New members get leadership roles to help shape a new vision for the Authentication Industry Association
In its first-ever elections since
its re-launch last year, Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA)
has elected Mr. Umendra Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director, Holostik
India Limited as its new President. One of the founder full members, Mr. Gupta
has also served as the Association’s President during 1998-2006 and then again
in 2008-2010. Mr. Gupta is the only Indian holographer to receive the coveted
“Brian Monaghan Award for Business Innovation” from International Hologram
Manufacturers Association for his outstanding contribution to the development
of the hologram industry.
The newly elected President of
ASPA, Mr. UK Gupta, CMD, Holostik India, said, “It is a privilege to be chosen
to lead this Association in a new avatar and at the helm of high growth. Since
our re-launch few months back, we have added many new members offering diverse
authentication technologies and are integrating their valuable suggestions to
be more comprehensively representative of the common interests as an industry
body. Today, nearly every industry such as pharmaceuticals, FMCG and others
faces the menace of dealing with high-tech, sophisticated counterfeiting. Our
Government seems proactive on taking a holistic approach to consumer protection
and public welfare. ASPA as an industry body is aligned to support them in
protecting brands and safeguarding consumer interest and our member companies
are fully geared up to help industries meet this challenge.”
On being elected as the
Vice-President of ASPA, Mr. Nakul Pasricha, Chief Operating Officer,
PharmaSecure, said, “I am thrilled to be a part of such a progressive
Association that is young and mature at the same time. As the industry morphs
continuously to address the changing needs of brand protection, ASPA took the
bold and proactive decision to re-align its focus with a vision of becoming a
global voice of the authentication solution providers. And now, it is even more
exciting to see the Association offering new members like us an opportunity to
take on leadership roles to help shape its vision and future.”
The governing body also includes
Mr. Arun Aggarwal, CEO, Kantas Track-Pack, who will serve as the General
Secretary and Treasurer of ASPA, Mr. Luv Shriram, Managing Director, Shriram
Veritech, and Mr. Deepak Gupta, Director, Shree Lamipack. The elected governing
body has also invited Mr. Nityanand S. Shenoy, President and Managing Director,
PRS Permacel and Mr.Mukesh Goyal, Director, Gopsons Paper Limited as two
additional co-opted members. Immediate Past President Mr. Manoj Kochar,
Director, Holoflex Ltd., will continue to be on the governing body as an
ex-officio member.
Since its re-launch in October
2014, ASPA’s membership strength has increased by nearly 25%. The Association
recently celebrated its 16th Anniversary in December, and aims to become the
singular voice of the authentication solution providers in Asia and around the
world. ASPA works closely with global authorities such as International
Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau
(CIB) and Interpol, as well as industry bodies in India such as FICCI CASCADE,
CII, ASSOCHAM and Indian Institute of Packaging. Recently, two ASPA members
were also appointed to represent Asia on the IHMA Board. ASPA Code of Conduct
mandates that its members adhere to the highest level of quality and ethical
standards.
