P R Roy

Dr P R Roy is a PhD in textiles from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom and a former Group Chief Executive (Textiles) of Arvind Mills Ltd., based in Ahmedabad, India. Roy has a rich experience in industry, research and teaching of over 40 years. As management consultant (textiles), he is currently advising various textile mills to shape up their future and also extending them technical and managerial support. He is an expert in textiles and is also revered as "Father of Denim in India". Dr Roy spearheaded the major development on indigo wool and silk at Malwa Industries, Ludhiana that was subsequently patented by Malwa.