ASPA Elects New Governing Body for 2025–2027

The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), the non-profit industry body established in 1998 to represent authentication and traceability solution providers, has announced its newly elected Governing Body for the 2025–2027 term. The election was held during the Association’s Annual General Meeting on September 11, 2025.

The new Governing Body comprises:

• President: Mr. Ankit Gupta, Joint Managing Director, Holostik India Limited
• Vice President: Mr. Nakul Pasricha, MD & CEO, PharmaSecure
• General Secretary: Mr. Sanjay Kumbhat, Director, Kumbhat Holographics
• Treasurer: Mr. Saurabh Agarwal, Vice President & General Manager, Avery Dennison, South Asia
• Ex-Officio (Past President): Mr. Manoj Kochar, Director, Holoflex Limited
• Governing Body Member: Mr. Smitesh Surana, Director, Everest Holovisions Limited
• Co-opted Governing Body Member: Mr. Ranesh Bajaj, Director, VINSAK

The outgoing Governing Body (2023–2025) helped establish ASPA as a trusted voice in the fight against counterfeiting, smuggling, and illicit trade, with impactful initiatives in research, global collaboration, policy advocacy, and capacity building.

The new leadership has pledged to build on this progress by intensifying efforts in four areas:

1. Advocacy & Policy Engagement – Deepening collaboration with governments and regulators to advance anti-counterfeiting and traceability frameworks.
2. Awareness & Knowledge Sharing – Publishing industry research, hosting seminars, and running campaigns targeting brand owners, consumers, and policymakers.
3. Innovation & Best Practices – Promoting advanced authentication technologies while ensuring adherence to global standards.
4. Industry Collaboration – Strengthening partnerships with global stakeholders to form a united front against illicit trade.

Speaking on his appointment, newly elected President Mr. Ankit Gupta said:
“It is an absolute honor to lead ASPA alongside such an accomplished Governing Body. Over the next two years, we aim to create a journey marked by learning, growth, collaboration, and strong advocacy. This is a personal milestone for me as I continue the legacy of my late father, Shri U.K. Gupta, who also served as President. Together, we will work towards a safer and counterfeit-free world.”

With its renewed leadership and clear vision, ASPA reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding brands, protecting consumers, and driving innovation-led authentication and traceability solutions to ensure a secure, transparent economy.