The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) has elected its new Governing Body for the term 2025–2027. The elections were held during the Association’s Annual General Meeting on 11th September 2025.
Mr. Ankit Gupta has been elected the President. He is the Joint Managing Director of Holostik India. Mr. Nakul Pasricha, MD & CEO of PharmaSecure has been elected the Vice President. Mr. Sanjay Kumbhat (Kumbhat Holographics) is the new General Secretary while Mr. Saurabh Agarwal (Avery Dennison) will take over as the Treasurer of the association.
Ex-Officio (Past President) is Mr. Manoj Kochar, Director, Holoflex. Governing Body Member is Mr. Smitesh Surana, Director, Everest Holovisions. Co-opted Governing Body Member is Mr. Ranesh Bajaj, Director, VINSAK.
ASPA has emerged as a key enabler of authentication and traceability solutions across industries including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, food & beverages, agrochemicals, automotive, and consumer durables. The Governing Body of 2023–2025 made tremendous strides in strengthening ASPA’s position as a trusted voice in the fight against counterfeiting, smuggling, and illicit trade.
With the new Governing Body at the helm, ASPA will continue to strengthen advocacy and policy engagement through closer collaboration with government and regulatory agencies to drive anti-counterfeiting policies and traceability frameworks.
Newly elected as President of ASPA, Mr. Ankit Gupta, sharing his vision for the Association, said, “It is an absolute honour to be elected as the President of ASPA and to have the opportunity to lead our industry association alongside such an accomplished Governing Body. Over the next two years, we are committed to making this journey memorable marked by learning, growth, collaboration, and strong advocacy for our collective cause. I deeply acknowledge and thank our industry seniors, including Mr. Manoj Kochar, Mr. Luv Shriram, Mr. Nakul Pasricha, and many others who have steered the path of ASPA over the last 25 years. On a personal note, this moment is especially meaningful as I follow in the footsteps of my late father, Shri U.K. Gupta, who once held this very position. I am humbled to carry forward his legacy, and I am sure he would be proud to see life come full circle. I also extend my gratitude to my colleagues at Holostik for their constant support. Together with our members, we will strive to make the world a safer and counterfeit-free place.”
