Shabbir Rajkotwala was one of the co-founders since its inception in 1994 with a simple yet powerful belief: every workspace should tell a story. What began as a focus on raised access flooring through the brand Unitile has today grown into a multi-brand enterprise—United Group—comprising five specialized verticals: Unitile (raised access floors), UniVicoustic (acoustic wall and ceiling solutions), Uflex (structural ceiling grid and data center accessories), Forza (outdoor flooring), and Unipro (gypsum plaster solutions). A visionary with deep global insight into the building materials industry, Shabbir has been pivotal in shaping the Group’s values, growth mindset, and innovation-first approach. His leadership turned Unitile into India’s No. 1 raised access flooring brand and laid the foundation for United Group’s diversified portfolio that redefines the future of interior and infrastructure solutions. Beyond his role in business, Shabbir is a curious strategist and purpose-driven leader who believes in building with meaning. He champions long-term impact, creativity, and sustainable growth—values that resonate across every brand under United Group.

Since joining the leadership team in 2012, Idris Rajkotwala has been at the forefront of transforming Unitile into a market leader. Today, as Executive Director of United Group, he plays a key role in scaling the Group’s ecosystem of brands across multiple industries and categories.
Idris is known for challenging conventional thinking and pushing boundaries through tech-driven innovation, streamlined processes, and customer-centric solutions. His efforts have helped expand United Group’s portfolio while preserving its entrepreneurial spirit and focus on excellence.
He is also a strong advocate of local manufacturing and the Make in India initiative, bringing globally benchmarked design and performance standards to products developed and manufactured within the country.
A business leader with a strategic lens, Idris holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Bradford and an MBA in Family Managed Business from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.

As Head of Growth & Development at United Group, Drashti is at the helm of driving expansion, innovation, and future-readiness across the Group’s diverse portfolio of brands. Her mandate blends strategic foresight with operational excellence, ensuring the Group not only grows in scale but also in influence, culture, and impact. Drashti has been instrumental in shaping United Group’s growth journey by building agile systems, nurturing high-performing teams, and embedding innovation at every stage of the value chain. She bridges strategy with execution—expanding market opportunities, forging global collaborations, and ensuring that the Group’s brands consistently set benchmarks in design, quality, and sustainability. Her leadership extends beyond business growth into people development and organizational culture. A strong believer in creating workplaces that inspire, Drashti focuses on talent development, employee engagement, and values-driven initiatives that align with the Group’s long-term vision. With her dynamic approach and forward-looking mindset, Drashti is redefining what growth means for United Group—not just in numbers, but in purpose, culture, and global recognition.

As Chief Financial Officer, Hemant Bhavsar anchors United Group’s financial strategy and governance. His responsibilities span corporate controllership, treasury, taxation, investor relations, strategic planning, and corporate development. With decades of experience, Hemant has a proven track record of driving balanced top- and bottom-line growth, ensuring financial resilience while enabling strategic expansion. Prior to joining United Group, Hemant held leadership roles at Ecoplast Ltd. for over 22 years and at Ajanta Packaging for a decade, where he gained deep expertise in financial management across diverse industries. Known for his sharp financial acumen and ability to balance risk with opportunity, he is passionate about building strategies that create both immediate value and long-term impact. Beyond the numbers, Hemant enjoys traveling, a pursuit that mirrors his openness to new perspectives and his forward-looking approach to leadership. His steady hand and vision keep United Group financially sound, agile, and ready for the future.

Amol Pardeshi leads Univicoustic’s state-of-the-art acoustic manufacturing facility, driving innovation, efficiency, and excellence in production. As Plant Head – Acoustics, he is responsible for stabilizing new manufacturing setups, integrating advanced technologies, and ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge acoustic solutions that meet global benchmarks. With over 25 years of diverse experience across construction projects, greenfield plant development, maintenance, EHS, and large-scale plant operations, Amol brings both technical depth and strategic insight to his role. His career journey began at Hindustan Construction Company, followed by key leadership stints at 3A Composites, before taking on the challenge of scaling acoustic plant operations. Amol’s leadership style is deeply hands-on—spending extensive time on the shop floor to train teams across the production cycle, from manufacturing to dispatch. He champions continuous improvement projects, process innovation, and people development, ensuring that plant performance consistently aligns with customer expectations and industry standards. An Electronics Engineering graduate from Mumbai University, Amol combines a strong technical foundation with operational foresight. His passion for efficiency, quality, and team development continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of manufacturing excellence at Univicoustic.

At the forefront of UniVicoustic’s innovation journey, Sarah Rajkotwala leads the Design and Development team, where creativity meets functionality. Her role spans conceptualizing new product offerings, designing textures for VMT prints, and working closely with factory teams to bring fresh ideas into production. Acting as a bridge between Sales and Manufacturing, Sarah ensures every customized solution not only addresses client needs but also anticipates market trends. Her leadership style is rooted in trust and empowerment—fostering an environment where collaboration thrives and individuals grow by exploring their strengths. With a strong design background, Sarah brings a research-oriented, problem-solving mindset to the table, combining curiosity with practical execution. Beyond her professional work, Sarah finds joy in science fiction, strategy board games, and scuba diving—pursuits that fuel both her imagination and her love for discovery. Guided by the belief, “Stay curious. It’s the gateway to endless discovery and growth,” she continues to shape UniVicoustic’s vision of delivering innovative, design-forward acoustic solutions.

With over 26 years of global experience in manufacturing and supply chain, Sandeep Vaidya serves as Senior Vice President – Operations at United Group. He is responsible for driving operational excellence, overseeing large-scale projects, and embedding best practices that deliver measurable impact. His expertise ensures that every solution aligns with evolving customer expectations and industry standards. Sandeep’s leadership is defined by a disciplined yet collaborative approach. He believes in building system-driven processes designed for long-term sustainability, while encouraging teams to innovate and adapt to change. His strengths lie in project management, value-engineered solutions, and technical leadership, where he consistently transforms challenges into opportunities. Outside the boardroom, Sandeep is deeply passionate about continuous learning and knowledge-sharing. His curiosity for industry trends and his belief that “engineering excellence meets customer-centric innovation” position him as a forward-thinking leader shaping the future of operations at United Group.

Pratima Shetty leads Corporate Planning & Strategy at United Group, steering the company’s growth roadmap through market analysis, product innovation, and business transformation. With over a decade of experience in the building materials and interior industry, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring company’s solutions remain sustainable, commercially viable, and strategically aligned with long-term business objectives. Her expertise lies in identifying new growth opportunities, executing product development initiatives, and guiding cross-functional teams toward innovation and profitability. Prior to Unitile, Pratima held key roles at Tata Communications, Ocwen Financial Solutions, and Dynasource Concrete, equipping her with a strong foundation in both strategy and execution. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Mumbai, Pratima blends analytical rigor with creative foresight. Her work continues to position the gamut of brands under United group as a leader in the industry, shaping solutions that address today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s possibilities.