Maj Gen Ajay Seth
VSM (Retd)
Chairman IIFOMAS Board
Maj Gen Ajay Seth, VSM (Retd) was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army in December 1982. During his distinguished military career, he held several key operational, command, and strategic appointments, including service in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir, command of an Infantry Division in Sikkim, and Additional Director General, International Cooperation. Since retirement, he has remained actively engaged in strategic affairs through lectures and writings. As Chairman of the IIFOMAS Board, he provides strategic leadership in advancing dialogue, policy, and international cooperation in Mine Action, humanitarian safety, and post-conflict recovery.
Nadeem Saleem
Board Member IIFOMAS
Mr. Nadeem Saleem is Director – Human Resources, Administration & Supply Chain Management at Horizon Group, with more than 22 years of leadership experience across the globe. He has extensive expertise in human resource strategy, workforce planning, logistics, and organizational development, having recruited and mobilized over 5,300 personnel for major international projects. As a Board Director of IIFOMAS, he strengthens organizational excellence through strategic human capital and operational management.
Eishna Mittal Coetzee
Board Member IIFOMAS
Ms. Eishna Mittal is Director – Finance & Business Development at Horizon Group, with over 15 years of experience in finance, business development, logistics, supply chain, and international project management. She has successfully led financial operations, strategic planning, tender management, and multinational humanitarian mine action projects, representing the organization at international forums. As a Board Director of IIFOMAS, she contributes expertise in financial governance, institutional development, and global partnerships.
Maj Gen Hemant Joneja
AVSM, VSM (Retd.)
Board Member IIFOMAS
Maj Gen Hemant Joneja, AVSM, VSM (Retd.) is a highly decorated Indian Army veteran with 38 years of distinguished service in strategic leadership, administration, and operational management. A United Nations Peacekeeping veteran he brings extensive experience in defence, humanitarian initiatives, and post-conflict management. As a Board Member of IIFOMAS, he contributes his expertise to advancing Mine Action, safety, and sustainable development initiatives across the globe.
Col Anil Bakshi (Retd.)
Secretary General IIFOMAS
Col Anil Bakshi (Retd.) is the Secretary General of IIFOMAS and a distinguished veteran with extensive experience in strategic leadership, humanitarian mine action, and international project management. He has been instrumental in advancing initiatives that promote Mine Action, safety, post-conflict recovery, and sustainable development through global partnerships and policy dialogue. With over three decades of experience in defence and humanitarian operations, he plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among governments, international organizations, industry, and academia to strengthen global mine action capabilities and contribute to building safer and more resilient communities.
Jonathan Coetzee
Board Member IIFOMAS
Mr. Jonathan Coetzee is the Technical Manager at Horizon Group and serves as the technical member of the IIFOMAS Board. He brings extensive field experience in humanitarian mine action, encompassing technical planning, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations, and land release methodologies. His expertise includes the application of modern technologies and international best practices in complex and post-conflict operational environments. Through his technical leadership, he contributes significantly to advancing safe, effective, and innovative Mine Action initiatives that support sustainable development and human security worldwide.
