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Parthiv Kilachand has been an active entrepreneur in India since 1989. Parthiv has ongoing joint ventures/operations with AVX Corporation, USA (for capacitors), Connell Bros. Co., USA (for manufacturing and distribution of speciality chemicals), Diageo, UK (for premium adult beverages) amongst others. He is also the founder of Sun Tan Trading Company which is the authorized distributor for Diageo in India for all its premium spirits including Johnnie Walker, J&B, Smirnoff, etc. and was responsible for bringing them to India. Parthiv was previously a venture capitalist at antfactory and is currently an active angel and strategic investor and sits on the boards of several companies. These companies include a company which imports gourmet foods into India and another which promotes premium bars and restaurants in India (including the Hard Rock Café.)

Parthiv is also active in various bodies such as the Indian Merchants Chamber and the West Wind Nursery school and is also a member of the Young Presidents Organization. He was educated at the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai, at Eton College in England and Brown University in the USA from where he holds a dual Bachelors degree in Engineering and Economics.