Team

Management

Niraj Bajaj

Chief Managing Trustee
Niraj R. Bajaj, Chairman & Managing Director of Mukand Ltd. is on the Board of Directors of Bajaj Auto Ltd., Bajaj Allianz Life and General Insurance Co Ltd., Jamnalal Sons and various other Bajaj Group companies. In the sports fraternity Mr. Bajaj is a revered personality. He is a four time National Table Tennis Champion and the recipient of Arjuna Award (India’s highest Sport’s honour), Shiv Chhatrapati Award (Maharashtra’s highest Sport’s honour) and Awarded the Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar. Mr. Niraj Bajaj is one of the Founder Members of the Olympic Gold Quest, a not for profit Foundation established for the promotion of sports and games.

Pooja Bajaj

Director
Pooja Bajaj is the Director of Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall & Art Gallery since October, 2024. She is also Executive Director – CSR in Bajaj Electricals Ltd and a committee member of the Ladies wing of IMC Chambers of Commerce & Industry. She has headed the Swadheen exhibition on khadi and other upcycling initiatives. Pooja Bajaj’s creativity extends beyond the above initiatives as she is also an accomplished Artist. Her solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery titled “Unleashed – Defining the Abstract” revolved around the valour of horses, tigers and elephants.

Her academic journey is a blend of Bachelor degree in commerce with specialization in foreign trade and Diploma in Human Resource Management to name a few.

Zheel Naganur

Manager

Zheel Naganur is a new manager who has joined us in March 2025. In her previous role at Zapurza Museum of Art & Culture, Pune, she has specialized in collections management, exhibition curation and documentation. With a Master’s in Ancient Indian History, Culture, and Archaeology, she has worked extensively in research-driven curations, and artist collaborations. She has presented research on museum education strategies and continues to explore innovative approaches in heritage management.

With her rich experience and passion for making art more accessible, she brings her expertise to drive endeavors and continue to contributes to a space where creativity thrives.

Bianca Mendes

EA to Director

Bianca Mendes serves as an Executive Assistant to the Director & is dedicated in providing seamless support to all initiatives at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery & Hall. She comes with an expertise of maintaining high level of professionalism & attention to details.

She has been an integral part of our team since July 2011. With her passion for arts and commitment to excellence, Bianca provides exceptional administrative support for correspondence and managing events efficiently. She ensures the successful delivery of events, exhibitions, and programs that showcase our venue’s excellence.