Mr. Atre as a promoter technologist has a rare ability of converting ideas into successful businesses. He himself is a M. Tech. in Systems & Controls from IIT Mumbai. As a first generation entrepreneur he perceived a dream and vision in doing something special and substantial in the fields of energy efficiency and environment conservation. In his continued pursuit for technological excellence, he brought in several technological innovations and has already had 9 patented technologies, while another 15 are under consideration.

Having taken birth in a progressive family of a freedom fighter, he opted to stay in India while all possible options of higher education and job opportunities abroad were available to him. Being a fearless champion of truth, he likes to change the situation rather than accepting the same. With an uncompromising & fearless attitude, he sees risk in inaction and is above all fear of failure & criticism.

He started his career as a Post Graduate Trainee in TELCO, Pune and thereafter worked as Engineering Officer in KSB Pumps. He has conceived and nurtured several businesses during his long career in the field of Engineering and Technology. He is presently the Executive Chairman of "Transparent Group of Companies".

Mr. Atre has also worked as the President of the Indian Boiler Manufacturing Association and successfully built unanimous opinion of all major Indian industry association in support of dissolving the monopoly of Boiler inspectors.

He is also the owner of several commercially exploited patents. He is actively involved in identifying budding entrepreneurial ability and giving shape to various business ideas. Recently, Mr. Atre has been awarded one of the most prestigious awards named "Yuva Ratna" for his outstanding contributions in the field of Social work and Education.

A man with passion & vision, who argues persuasively but still prefers not to be in popularity contest, has invariably drawn numerous admirers, who call him “ Social Capitalist.“

Ashok D. Atre.

Executive Chairman

Past President of Indian Boilers Manufacturers Association