Mr. Shetye is a veteran agribusiness and mining professional associated with Thapar Group of Companies. He has spent over 30 years in managing various agro projects for Thapar Group, including land acquisition and land development projects. He also has many years of experience in the mining sector and has served as Director on the State Mining Corporation, Government of Maharashtra. Presently, he is working as Director and CEO of Royal Gardens, an agro-project of Thapar Group. Mr Shetye has written many articles in English and Marathi newspapers on various subjects including mining, agribusiness, real estate, social awareness and matters of public interest."