Promoters
Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. I.A Siddiqui
Mr. Siddiqui is the visionary behind the management and success of KCIC Group. A dynamic entrepreneur, he assiduously built KCIC Group based on conservative values, ethics, and good governance. He is the mentor and an inspiration to the entire KCIC family.
With over 35 years of experience across a wide spectrum of service industries, Mr. Siddiqui has extensive knowledge of operations and administration. His business interests’ span across Facility Management, Staffing, Transportation, Construction Services just to name a few.
He has always been deeply involved in building the business from scratch and with his commitment and focus, KCIC group has become a name to reckon with in the industry.
Director
Mr. Salman Siddiqui
Salman Siddiqui, is Mr. IA Siddiqui’s son. After graduating in management studies in London, Mr. Siddiqui returned to join KCIC as a trainee and continue his father’s illustrious legacy.
He has been a key architect of building KCIC and has been actively involved in strategizing and conceptualizing for the Company, with responsibilities including marketing, communication, and finance. He nurtures a vision of rapid expansion across India and has a key role in the operations of facility management, parking solutions, and property management.
Team - Senior Management
Executive Director & CEO
Mr. Abdul Kader
Abdul Kader has studied, lived and worked in the UK and has had a career path spanning multiple fortune 500 companies. Upon his return to India, Mr. Kader was Practice Head for Verizon India, part of Verizon Communications, one of the largest U.S. wireless communications service provider.
Moving on from such a high profile role at Verizon, Mr Abdul Kader joined as executive director and acting CEO to fuel his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
As executive director, he is responsible for managing the growth KCIC in the support services segment. During Mr Abdul Kader tenure as CEO, KCIC employee base has grown from 50 to over 3,500 and expanded into 4 additional verticals with more than 40 million in service contracts signed in the last 2 years.
General Manager – Finance & Accounts
Mr. Dhanashekar J
Mr. Dhanashekar J is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in Finance & Accounts, Corporate Finance, Taxation, Banking, Financial Reporting, Statutory Compliance and Working Capital Management.
He holds an MBA in Finance and has gained diverse professional experience through his association with multinational corporations (MNCs) and other business organizations. He has been associated with the organization since May 2018, progressing through positions of increasing responsibility and currently serving as General Manager – Finance & Accounts.
In his present role, he is responsible for overseeing key financial functions, including financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, banking operations, working capital management, MIS, audits, budgeting and financial planning. He also works closely with banks, statutory auditors, tax consultants, government authorities. and other professional stakeholders to ensure effective financial and regulatory management.
With strong practical expertise in GST, Income Tax, TDS, financial statements, banking and credit facilities, statutory audits and regulatory compliance, Mr. Dhanashekar brings a structured, analytical and business-oriented approach to financial management.
He has hands-on experience with SAP ERP and financial accounting systems, contributing to process efficiency, financial controls, accurate reporting and effective accounting operations.
His professional philosophy focuses on financial discipline, transparency, compliance, strong internal controls, process improvement and sustainable business growth. His broad exposure across MNCs and diverse business environments enables him to contribute effectively to strategic financial management and the organization’s overall growth.
VP - Operations
Mr. Barani Tharan
A renowned personality for his leadership skill and multiple talent in handling the facility and property management services across various types of industries. He holds MBA degree with the specialization in Hotel Management. Mr. Barani has 18+ years of experience in Hospitality, Facility and Property Management services and worked with reputed organizations such as updater services (UDS), Radha Hospitality Group and MFAR Group prior to join with KCIC and handled the day-to-day operations of 200+ clients.
Apart from Facility Management services Mr. Barani is also expertise in business developement & Marketting, providing operational related training to the team, handling of Costing, Operational fund management, taxation, internal auditing, statutory compliance and crisis management which supports the company at all times..
Mr. Barani is a key player in the growth of Facility Management division of the company and associated with KCIC for 5+ years. He also a certified internal auditor for ISO 14001.
General Manager - HR & Administration
Mr. Nirmal Kumar Pandian
Mr. Nirmal Kumar Pandian is a seasoned HR, administration and facility management professional with over two decades of versatile experience across manpower operations, statutory compliance, employee relations, infrastructure support, client coordination and business administration.
As General Manager - HR & Administration at KCIC Private Limited, he plays a key role in managing HR and administrative operations for 1,200+ employees across major client locations in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai Metro Rail, hospitals, industrial establishments and large facility management projects. Since November 2018, he has been closely involved in manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, ESIC/EPF compliance, employee service matters, disciplinary processes, vendor management, insurance coordination, incident handling and liaison with principal employers and regulatory authorities.
His administrative command covers front office, back office, travel desk, concierge services, dispatch, fleet management, housekeeping, security coordination, guest house management, canteen operations, procurement, stores, courier, logistics, vendor contracts and AMC management. He brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to building dependable support systems for high-volume operational environments.
His professional foundation was shaped through progressive exposure at Pelikan Office Automation, Prime Technologies and Prism Technologies / Prism New Media Solutions. From stores, fleet management, product handling, sales, marketing, purchase, installations and customer support to data entry, data conversion, transcription, facilities, HR operations and technical support, he developed a rare blend of administrative discipline and technology-driven service orientation.
At Prism Technologies, during a tenure of more than 12 years, he handled SOFTEX/STPI coordination, custom bonded warehouse activities, remote support and client coordination, while also successfully processing 50+ H-1B visas for Indian technical candidates and supporting their placement with leading companies in the USA. His client exposure includes Bank of America, IBM, State of Georgia, BBC, Manheim, Paragon Technologies, Reliance Group and Lodha Realty.
His wider professional exposure includes consumer product support for brands such as HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark, Sony and Kores, interactive 3D wayfinding support for stadiums and arenas, technical support for major convention venues, and working knowledge of Tally, TDS, GST, income tax TDS returns, insurance policies, computer hardware, networking, remote support and Basecamp.
Mr. Nirmal Kumar holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, an MBA in Human Resources, and a certification in Travel and Tourism Management. He is also certified by Skill India on the POSH Act.
Beyond his professional role, he is a people-oriented personality with interests in cricket, extensive travel and creative media, contributing through Chennai Weekend Film Makers in acting, editing, dubbing, script writing, subtitles, dialogues, content writing and overall production coordination.
Human Resources
Mr. Vijayakumara K H
Vijayakumara K H is an experienced HR & Administration professional with 20+ years of experience in Human Resources, statutory compliance, payroll, employee relations and general administration across diverse organizations.
He holds MSW, PGDPM & IR, and (LLB) qualifications, with strong expertise in end-to-end HR operations, labour-law compliance, statutory returns, audits, recruitment, manpower planning, employee engagement and employee separation processes.
He has extensive experience coordinating with Labour & Factories Departments, ESIC, EPFO, KSPCB, Fire Department and other statutory authorities, ensuring timely compliance, licensing, documentation and inspections under applicable Central and State laws. He has also managed HR and administrative operations across multiple locations in India with large workforces.
Known for his practical, people-oriented and professional approach, he is experienced in stakeholder coordination, compliance management and handling complex HR and statutory matters with integrity and professionalism.
Bid Management & Contracts
Mr. Kumar K V
Kumar K V has over 12 years of experience in tender management and contract administration. He manages the complete tender lifecycle, from opportunity identification and tender evaluation to bid preparation and submission. He coordinates with Finance, Operations, vendors and other stakeholders to develop compliant and competitive proposals. He also oversees contract administration, compliance, renewals, amendments and performance securities.
Over his career, he has worked on and managed more than 750+ tender opportunities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely execution. His experience covers major service segments including Housekeeping, Visitor Management, Parking Management and Staffing Services. With strong expertise in tender documentation, procurement processes, commercial coordination and contract management, he contributes significantly to the organization’s business development efforts and its ability to successfully compete for large institutional and government contracts.