Ajay Shirke is a British businessman and the chairman (among other things) of Cadence Audio SA which owns the businesses of Audio Lounge Ltd and also includes British-based Spendor Audio Systems, Siltech and Crystal Cable BV from the Netherlands.[1] As of August 2016 Ajay Shirke purchased SME Limited, a company that manufactures precision turntables and pick-up arms[2] as well as precision engineering parts for Formula One and the aerospace industry. In April 2018, Mr Shirke finalised the acquisition of the iconic Garrard turntable brand and also Loricraft Audio who for many years were the sole authorised service department for existing Garrard turntables. A major part of the Loricraft Audio business is the manufacture of the Professional Record Cleaning (PRC) range of record cleaning machines. These acquisitions are seen by industry observers, to further his commitment to preserve and promote the heritage of traditional British Hi-Fi brands.[citation needed]
Ajay Shirke | |
|---|---|
| Chair of Cadence Audio Ltd | |
| In office 2012–present | |
| Honorary secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India | |
| In office 2016–2017 | |
| Honorary treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India | |
| In office 2012–2013 | |
| President Maharashtra Cricket Association | |
| In office 2005–2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 April 1958 Pune, India |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Loyola High School, Pune |
| Occupation | Business administrator |
| Profession | company director |
| Website | https://cadenceaudio.com/ |
He is the son of industrialist and Padma Shri awardee, the late BG Shirke.
In May 2016 he was elected Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.[3][4][5][6] On 2 January 2017, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India passed a judgement to remove Ajay Shirke from his role as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India with immediate effect. The ruling came about after Board of Control for Cricket in India failed to implement the Lodha panel reforms.[7][8][9]
Cricket Administration
editHis association with Maharashtra Cricket started in 2003 and he assumed the office of President Maharashtra Cricket Association in 2005. He is credited with spreading the reach of cricket all over Maharashtra. As the Honorary Treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India he brought transparency to the accounting of the board.[10][11]
In his last tenure as the honorary treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the board was hit with a match fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League and he resigned citing lack of transparency and conflict of interest in the board.[12][13][14]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Our History". audiolounge.co.uk. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "SME Under New Ownership". theaudiobeat.com. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Reputation of BCCI has taken a beating: Ajay Shirke". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Make processes efficient, then it won't matter who is running the show, says Ajay Shirke". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "BCCI will work as a team: Ajay Shirke". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Anurag Thakur unanimously elected as new BCCI president, Shirke is secretary". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "I am fine with it, says Ajay Shirke on sacking after SC order". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "In 7 minutes flat, Supreme Court delivered killer punch on Anurag Thakur, Shirke". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Supreme Court removes Thakur, Shirke from top BCCI posts". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Few good suggestions in Lodha panel. But many won't work: Ajay Shirke". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Ajay Shirke inaugurates Sardar Vinchurkar Pavilion after renovation". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "IPL spot-fixing scandal: Ajay Shirke, Sanjay Jagdale resign from BCCI posts". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "'ll resign with immediate effect, says BCCI treasurer Ajay Shirke". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "BCCI would like to improve upon transparency: Shirke". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 May 2016.