Profile Summary

Arun Sabnis is a seasoned marketing and publicity professional with 30+ years in the advertising and media industry. Known for strong PR skills and turning creative ideas into impactful campaigns, he has shaped brand narratives and public service initiatives across India.

Professional Background & Achievements

• Chairman & Managing Director, Creator Advertising Ltd. Led the agency for 30+ years delivering mega publicity campaigns across political, social, educational, and cultural sectors.
• Graduate of JJ Institute of Applied Arts; comes from a distinguished lineage of advertising professionals.
• Conceptualized and executed high-impact special features for leading newspapers and magazines, building public engagement around key issues and brands.
• Brand Creation & Product Positioning across instant coffee, Indian spices, leather products, healthcare items, snack foods, and crockery—visualizes core strengths and crafts high-recall, emotionally resonant branding.

Social Sector & Public Infrastructure

• Managing Trustee, Fulora Foundation (Mumbai-based NGO founded by late Prof. Ram Joshi, Ex-VC of Mumbai University).
• Foundation focuses on neglected public infrastructure, street-children rehabilitation, and urban poverty alleviation; collaborates with government and NGOs on urban transformation.

Urban Mobility & Taxi Industry Reforms

• Key contributor to drafting India's first Fleet Taxi Rules to modernize urban transport.
• Launched Gold Cabs in 2006—Mumbai's first world-class fleet taxi service with AC, GPS, cashless payments, and driver revenue-sharing.
• Vision to revive the taxi trade by providing dignified, viable alternatives while preserving driver identity and heritage.

Key Strengths

• Visionary leadership in advertising and branding
• Deep understanding of mass communication and media strategy
• Strong PR and public policy interface
• Proven track record in social entrepreneurship, infrastructure, and urban transport innovation

First Fleet Taxi inaugurated by then Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh inaugurating the Fleet Taxi service in Mumbai on 18‐06‐2006

With over 15 years in the taxi trade, Shilpa Athavale brings core expertise in managing transformation projects and a deep understanding of the industry's needs. She has successfully led the branding and positioning of brands, driven by a clear vision to build strong connections among all project stakeholders. Together, we are developing an exclusive, tech-driven model designed to deliver a seamless and hassle-free experience for both Cabbz Captains and passengers.

Ganesh Kulkarni is the managing director of Hindustan Agree Business Private Limited. He is having experience in Hi-tech agriculture and food processing from last more than 25 years. He has installed more than thousand Hi-tech Greenhouses in India and abroad. He is also member of National Mission for Clean Ganga and member of Research Council of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth.

Mr. Anil Annasaheb Shinde exemplifies strong leadership and entrepreneurial vision in rural and urban development. His expertise drives the company's efforts in sustainable growth, economic empowerment, and community upliftment. With deep industry knowledge, he champions initiatives to improve taxi drivers' welfare, boost rural skill development, and enhance community management.

Chartered Accountant & CS in practice, with an experience of over 40 years. He is a fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountant & Institute of Company Secretary of India and Member of Institute of Internal Auditors, Florida. He is an Independent Director on the Board of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) Holding Company Limited (2005 – till date).

Anandram Wagale has served as Senior Officer in RTO having more than 30 years of experience in transportation industry. He is a backbone of the project and his experience will make thousands of driver's life more desirable and compatible to meet the present challenges.

Sujeet Subhash Goswami, currently Director & CFMO in A S Infratech Private Limited, A Commerce Graduate, in the year 2002, has total experience & specializations of 24 years in the field of Banking, Sales and Marketing, Import Export, Event Management, Airlines, Solar & Green energy, Transport and Logistic, Garments sector, Civil construction, etc. Has availed the opportunity to service some of best Companies in the Industries like Skypak service specialist, Welspun, Nestle, ICICI bank, Kotak, AnandRathi, Inventure Group, Sherkhan, Religare Finvest Ltd, HSBC - Australia, Westpac - Australia, etc., have achieved multiple goals in life, An Entrepreneur who has bigger vision to take our company to highest level to make company presence in Global Level.

An Entrepreneur who competes with his own self to achieve excellence. Considering everything is possible. With our right vision and golden goal of life to achieve.