Knitting the Future
with African Cotton

Joshi Vireshwar brings over 32 years of experience managing integrated textile operations across spinning, knitting, and garmenting. At Benin Textile Corporation (BTC), he ensures smooth coordination across all departments to deliver efficiency, quality, and sustainability at every step of the production chain.

His strong technical knowledge and process-driven approach support BTC’s mission to transform locally grown cotton into high-quality knitwear through innovative, responsible manufacturing.

Vikas Budhiraja is a senior textile executive with over 26 years of international experience in marketing, business development, and sales across the entire textile value chain — from yarn and fabrics to garments.

At BTC, he leads customer-centric strategies that support the growth of the ARISE Group’s textile and apparel ecosystem in West Africa. His strong understanding of regional cultures, PPP frameworks, and global market expectations enables him to drive strategic collaborations and build lasting partnerships with investors, institutions, buyers, and international retailers.

Ranganathan Periyaponnan brings over 35 years of deep-rooted experience across the entire textile value chain—from ginning and spinning to garmenting and retail. A textile technologist from Anna University, Chennai, he combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive operational excellence.

Throughout his career, he has led major industrial projects and held senior positions within Fortune 500 companies, managing large-scale teams and delivering on complex business strategies. His strengths span business development, project execution, vendor negotiation, and corporate planning, making him a valuable pillar in BTC’s industrial journey.

Landry Echui is a seasoned financial executive with over 20 years of experience across accounting, industrial cost control, internal audit, and financial management. With a strong background in manufacturing environments, he brings strategic oversight and operational rigor to BTC’s financial operations.

A multicultural leader with international exposure, Landry is results-driven and known for his ability to mobilize teams and deliver financial clarity in complex industrial settings.

With over 26 years of solid experience in the garment industry, Girish Sannappa has built deep expertise in managing large-scale production across a wide range of products including knits, shirts, cargo shorts, chinos, warm-ups, and denim. He has successfully overseen garmenting capacities ranging from 1200 to 2600 machines, delivering between 600000 and 1500000 units per month — many of which include complex value additions such as printing and embroidery.