MANUFACTURING UNIT

The Schmitten Chocolate Factory takes you to a world of chocolate fantasy. With a total constructed area of 7000 square meters on a staggering 15000 square meters of land, this factory boasts a warehouse (Racking System) Storage: approx. 150 to 200 tons RM and FG. Complete with 100% European supply across all operations, the factory leaves you spellbound. The best-in class technology to add that exotic flavor, an enthralling ambience; all of it takes a special place in your heart. Leaving you wanting more!

State - of - the - Art Equipment

• For Chocolate Making - BUHLER from Switzerland
• For Molded & Assorted Chocolates - AASTED from Denmark
• For Bar Line - SOLLICH from Germany
• For Mold Packaging - LOESCH from Germany
• For Bar Packaging - BRADMAN LAKE GROUP from UK
• For Molds - AGATHON from Germany

TOP MANAGEMENT

Mr. JAYESH B. DESAI - GROUP CHAIRMAN

An energetic and passionate personality, Mr. Jayesh B. Desai has been leading the Group since the inception. He is a first-generation entrepreneur, an exemplary leader and an instrumental force behind the success of the Rajhans Group.

Mr. Jayesh Desai began his entrepreneur journey in 1996 with an edible oil venture. Being a strong leader in his forte, his vision enabled Group’s foray in the Real Estate, Confectionery, Entertainment, Hospitality, E-commerce and Textile business. A versatile man with strong business acumen, Mr. Desai heads planning and strategic business development and plays an active role in developing business strategy for the Group. He is really instrumental in Group’s overall growth. Mr. Desai is a man with farsighted vision having innate quality of making most of every business opportunity at optimum level. Being a dedicated philanthropist in his own right, Mr. Desai spearheads social welfare activities thereby playing his active part for the society. His philosophy of 'customer happiness through delightful products and services' is very the driving force of the Group.

Such a leader with exceptional eminence, Mr. Desai was featured on the cover page of Forbes India titled, ‘Indian Business Legends’ 2021 and in 2022, he was once again featured in Forbes India’s exclusive edition titled, ‘India’s 100 Richest’. His excellent prowess and steadfast commitment has earned him various other notable recognitions such as ET- Inspiring Business Leader of India and Business Knight of Gujarat by ET in 2016. He also received Gujarat Ratna Award from the then Gujarat CM and was conferred with the honorary title of 'Young Inspirational Entrepreneur' by Divya Bhaskar, Dainik Bhaskar and My FM in 2017. Owing to his ubiquitous leadership par excellence, the Group was bestowed upon with the ‘"Best Management" Food Mech Asia Leela Baa Award.

MR. SHIVLAL G. JAIN - GROUP M.D.

Right from the Group’s inception, Mr Shivlal Jain has been a leading light for exponential growth. A true believer in work ethics, he is still as industrious as he used to be decades ago. Mr. Jain is a dynamic and committed leader with intrinsic decision-making ability. His extensive experience in the fields of accounts, costing and taxation is truly unparalleled. He is the man who rules the roost when it comes to any financial aspects thereby ensuring nothing remains uncalculated. With his par excellence, he dexterously manages each and every account or taxation related aspect without any scope of discrepancy. He is rather looked upon as a person who encourages to attain wisdom and kindness in equivalence. A leader admired for his extraordinary simplicity, Mr. Jain is a spiritual person whose aura resonates with optimism and contentment. He is the guardian of the Group who holds onto the treasure of traditional values with his self-composed psyche.

Mr.Pankaj Jain - Director

Mr Pankaj Jain is known for his assiduous attitude at work which is very much derived from his father who is the Managing Director of the Group. Mr Pankaj is in charge of heading India’s third-largest chocolate factory ever since its inception in 2013. From developing new products, streamlining productions to unleashing a culture of innovation, he manages Schmitten chocolate factory with his meticulous modus operandi. With a tenacious focus on overseeing the factory, Mr Jain ensures smooth operation in line with the latest technologies, safety and security. His passion for augmenting product efficiency and immaculate operation management truly signifies his ideal leadership values. He also heads the logistics and supply chain of Schmitten while ensuring efficacious measures for the same. Moreover, he is the man behind third-party job work who single-handedly deal with various national and multinational confectionery companies to collaborate with Schmitten. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management & International Marketing from London Metropolitan University.

Ms. Mausam Desai - Director

A high-powered scion of the Group, Ms. Mausam manages India’s maiden and fastest-growing highways outlet arm of Schmitten luxury Chocolates. With her scrupulous attention to detail and big vision, she has been expanding highway outlets with tremendous success whilst leading a massive team of operation development, architects & interior designers, legal and sales professionals. Having honed her ability to understand multi-cultural market segments and various demographics, she is poised to establish the outlet business across the length and breadth of the country. Her forte in leading the organization sets an example of an inspirational leader. She is the pioneer behind Schmitten Café businesses which she successfully heads from conceptualization to operation. With immense interest in retail outlets and brand development strategies, she contributes greatly to the growth of Schmitten. Having inherited exceptional leadership traits from her uncle i.e., Chairman, Mr. Jayesh Desai, she outshines her contemporaries with her down-to-earth persona and superlative leadership attributes. She is an all-time learner who seeks opportunities and optimism from the people around. With a mantra of success through goodness, she is also an active promoter of sustainable development.

OUR TEAM

Ms. Priyanshi Nair - Marketing Head

With deep expertise in executing marketing strategies and brand development, Ms Nair brings a wide range of skills to transform Schmitten as a brand to the next level. Her extensive experience across an array of sectors enables her to drive the Schmitten brand on a larger scale. Working closely on both digital and traditional marketing strategies, she unleashes the capacities and opportunities for Schmitten while ensuring profitable growth. Having implemented scores of strategic moves to augment brand value as well as brand awareness, she has successfully launched and significantly nurtured various products. Being a result-driven marketing specialist, she aggressively keeps an eye on the ever-changing market and consumer trends to churn out achievable marketing leadership goals. With a knack for integrated marking solutions, she is such a marketing custodian who continues to create, build and expand brands on a wider spectrum.

Mr. Narayan Ram Bana - Chocolate Plant Head

Mr. Narayan Ram Bana is a seasoned professional with a remarkable 28-year career dedicated to overseeing operations and spearheading new projects, quality control, productivity enhancements and safety initiatives. Mr. Bana is among the select few who contribute to the creation of the most exquisite product on Earth, i.e. chocolates. His commitment to excellence is evident in his zero-compromise attitude and eagle-eye inspection, ensuring that every piece of chocolate undergoes thorough scrutiny. With a rich background in FMCG brands and many conglomerate groups, Mr. Bana excels in ensuring unparalleled quality and efficiency of the Schmitten chocolate plant. Specialising in chocolate production and manufacturing cost optimisation, he oversees the plant's day-to-day operations while enhancing overall productivity. Committed to the growth of Schmitten, Mr. Bana exemplifies a steadfast commitment to excellence in chocolate manufacturing.

Mr. Rahul Singhvi - National Sales Head

With over 12 years of proven expertise in business development sectors like Financial Technologies, E-commerce, Hospitality, Warehousing, Logistics, and FMCG, Mr. Singhvi brings a wealth of experience to the table. He plays a pivotal role in shaping sales strategies and ensuring sustainable growth. He is an effective team player who inspires and motivates the sales team to exceed targets and deliver outstanding performance from scratch. In addition to his outstanding sales acumen, he brings extensive experience in developing business across various domains, including Startups, B2B, B2C, Travel Retail Business, and B2G relationships. Mr. Singhvi's strength lies in negotiation, complemented by his visionary outlook and strategic mindset, which enables him to grasp the broader perspective and drive unprecedented results. Thriving on challenges, he remains committed to excellence.

Mr. Gajendra Shreemali- Finance & Accounts Head

Mr. Gajendra Shreemali is a qualified MBA professional with a total of 15 years of experience in financial operations, accounts, costing, auditing, receivables and payables management, taxation, and MIS. He has held key roles in notable organisations, leaving an indelible mark on their financial landscapes. His ability to navigate financial accomplishments makes him a trusted leader in his forte. In his current role as the Head of Finance and Accounting within the confectionery vertical, i.e., Rajhans Nutriments Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Shreemali diligently ensures the smooth functioning of overall financial and accounting tasks. As a key leader in F&A, he plays a pivotal role in contributing to the organisation's overall success by providing a clear view of the books of accounts, implementing financial procedures, and streamlining financial operations. Mr. Shreemali is dedicated to delivering tangible results and enhancing the financial well-being of the organisation.