Meet our Community

Manoj has completed his schooling from Don Bosco School, Kolkata. He is the Director of Holoflex Limited. His business involves the manufacturing of security holograms and all kinds of authentication and labelling solutions. Several highly visible and used identity and payment cards carry holograms made by Holoflex. Manoj is married to Vandana, and they have two children: Siddhartha and Vasundhara. He is very passionate about education for children and their holistic development. Manoj wants to make an impact on the vertical working with children and other projects of the Kolkata Chapter through SVP.

Mansi Shah is CPA by profession and is very passionate about cooking and Yoga.

Marri Adithya Reddy, an active member of the Indian National Congress Party in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a notable figure in both state and national politics. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, former Chief Minister Dr. Marri Channa Reddy, Adithya works to create a positive societal impact through his Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Foundation (MCRF), focusing on enhanced agricultural productivity, community engagement and sustainable livelihood solutions. He did his MBA from the US and is an alumnus of Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet and Nizam College. Adithya also serves on the board of multiple education institutions, including the Hyderabad Public School.

Nidhi works in the Higher Education, policy and research space, and advises clients on issues related to emerging markets, higher education, philanthropy and skill development among other things, drawing on twenty five years of varied experience. Prior to this, Nidhi was Senior Director, Admissions and Financial aid at the Indian School of Business (ISB), a globally top ranked business school. During her tenure, she was involved in setting the alumni strategy of the School and was a key member of the Centre for Emerging Markets Solutions (CEMS) leading Catalytic Philanthropy studies. She also developed and led ‘mini MBA’ programs aimed at leaders of non-profit organisations and created a capacity building programme for principals of K12 schools. Nidhi was instrumental in establishing partnerships with various social development organisations, foundations and think tanks. Nidhi was also the founder of Keya Foundation, a not-for-profit spreading cancer awareness and advocating patient and family rights. She completed her schooling at the Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet and has done her Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) from the Indian School of Business. A true Hyderabadi, Nidhi is married to Marri Adithya Reddy and has one daughter, Aaria, a junior in college.

Maryam Abdul Qadir is the Managing Trustee at 4M Trust. 4M Trust was incorporated with the objective helping underprivileged women and to create an environment for the physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being of the poor individuals in the community. The Trust has organized leprosy awareness and HIV awareness camps for 5000+ women across different localities in Chennai. In her free time, Maryam loves painting, playing the veena, watching movies and travelling.

Meenakshi has 30+ years of experience and she helps organizations enhance performance through purpose-driven strategies, culture design, and leadership development. She has led HR, branding, and sales roles at top companies like Reliance, L'Oréal, and The Times Group, before becoming an Independent Consultant in 2015. Meenakshi is Certified Organisation Development practitioner (IIOD) and Independent Director (IOD) working with corporates and not-for-profit clients specialising in Executive Coaching, Organisational strategy and women's leadership development. She also mentors young women to empower them for a better future.

Meenakshi Kumar is a post graduate in Commerce bringing over a decade of experience in the development sector with a deep focus on disability, education, and building communities that care. Her journey began with volunteering in different organisations for various causes. Meenakshi Kumar most recently served as the Partnerships Manager at Tamahar Trust, where she led donor management & relations, reporting and fundraising communications. Her efforts significantly enhanced the organization's visibility and credibility among key stakeholders. Prior to this, she spent eight years as a personal educator, supporting students from primary to high school across a range of academic subjects. Empathy and enthusiasm are her core drivers. She thrives on building meaningful connections and turning conversations into collaborations. Her unique combination of lived experience and professional commitment helps her lead with authenticity. She is passionate about enabling NGOS to grow stronger and more sustainable, and brings heart and commitment to every space she steps into.

Meenakshi is an MBA graduate from IIM Ahmedabad and holds a bachelors in Accounting from M S University of Baroda. She has over 20 years of experience working with NGOs and is currently the CEO of United Way Chennai, a CSR implementation organization working in the education, healthcare, and livelihood sectors. Invested in education, healthcare, and livelihood, Meenakshi serves on the boards of five NGOs. She has a keen interest in carnatic music and enjoys reading books and watching movies.

Meeta Gutgutia founded FNP along with her husband and business partner Mr Vikaas Gutgutia in 1994. Today the gifting giant needs no introduction, but it took years of struggle, patience and persistence to bring this to life. From going to the local flower ‘mandi’ during wee hours, to bringing ideas to the table, driving operations to managing her family, Meeta has done it all. Started with a single flower boutique FNP has been in its present business for more than 28 years leading the floral and gifting industry with 400+ outlets across 150 cities, pan India boasting a strong international presence in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Singapore. She also has to her credit the launching of ""Women Listed"" and Co-Founding ""Sipping Thoughts"" (A Digital Talk Show). Sipping Thoughts is a women-centric media platform which enables women to share real stories and their experiences. To bring about financial equality we need equity. Women Listed is trying to bridge that gap. We are committed to impacting the lives of 5 million women by end of 2025. Women Listed has been designed for women who are looking out for directions and guidance in building their careers or finding new opportunities.

Megha Upadhyay is a seasoned Media Advocacy professional with over 12 years of experience, blending journalistic rigor with strategic communication to drive social impact across India. With a strong foundation in media, public health advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, she has led transformative campaigns for government bodies, NGOs, and international organizations. From reporting for NDTV 24x7 on critical national issues to managing multi-state advocacy programs at MAMTA Health Institute, her work has consistently spotlighted underrepresented voices and issues. She has designed and executed impactful media strategies, including pro bono campaigns for Delhi Government initiatives in collaboration with the Art of Living and Times Foundations. Adept at building networks across bureaucracies, media, and civil society, Megha has empowered over 150 NGOs through workshops, policy advocacy, and national-level publications. A Journalism graduate from Delhi University, she brings a research-driven, multilingual, and tech-savvy approach to her work, backed by global exposure as a speaker and long-standing volunteerism.

Meghdut is a serial entrepreneur, community builder and social change maker. He started his first company at the age of 19, a music recording studio by the name of BlooperHouse Studios, which has till date produced more than 3000 albums and artists from across the world. Meghdut has a Masters’ in Management with a specialisation in International Business from HEC Paris, Stanford University and Tel Aviv University. He is currently the Chief Innovation Officer at Techno India Group, one of the largest educational conglomerates in India and has been driving a new wave of experiential inter-disciplinary learning for adults through the recently established Offbeat CCU, a school of the future. He also runs a co-working space/startup incubator called 'Technopreneurs Surrogate Ventures' in Kolkata. He has recently co-founded Bengal Business Council to promote Entrepeneurship and change the narrative around doing business in the East and currently advises HNIs and Family Offices on global cross-border transactions.

Meher Gandevia-Billimoria has over 25 years of experience in the education and non-profit sectors in India and internationally. She began her career at Bangkok Patana School in Thailand, working with students from diverse backgrounds. In India’s social sector, she has held leadership roles focused on strengthening organisations and building capacity across multiple institutions. At Akanksha, she strengthened curriculum and teacher development across 23 centres. As COO at CAP, she drove sector-wide capacity building. She later conceptualised and launched the Compliance-Complete Certification, a comprehensive program supporting NGOs on governance, compliance, HR, communication and fundraising. At Make-A-Wish India, including her role as CEO, she aligned operations across 11 chapters aligning them to the International norms, strengthened monitoring systems and enhanced donor engagement. At the Bombay Community Public Trust, she streamlined grant-making processes and positioned the Trust for its next phase of strategic growth. She has served as a Trustee on multiple boards and volunteered with the Jai Vakeel Foundation in strengthening vocational training processes for neurodivergent young adults. She has co-authored Cuisine for a Cause, a Parsi cookbook that celebrates non-profit leaders with their food and recipes for success. She also interviews inspiring personalities and contributes regularly to a weekly Parsi community newspaper.

Meher is the Chairperson of Thermax Ltd, a company focused on providing energy and environmental solutions. A postgraduate in Chemical Engineering from the Imperial College of Science & Technology, London. Not only is she well known in business, but is also a respected philanthropist. Meher has a keen interest in music, especially western classical and is a member of a Pune based choir. She lives in Pune with her husband, two children and pet dog Lara.

Meheryar is also a CA turned software professional and entrepreneur. He is currently CTO at GovEVA, a B2B software platform in the ESG space helping organisations across the world with their ESG related challenges around regulatory reporting, carbon accounting and management of sustainability initiatives. He has also been involved in building software for non-profits in India through ERP4Impact which counts several marquee NGO's as its customers.

Mekin Maheshwari, is the founder of Udhyam Learning Foundation, a co-founder of Global Alliance For Mass Entrepreneurship (G.A.M.E) and Social Change at ACT Grants. His dream is to build a thriving and supportive ecosystem, where every individual fearlessly pursues their potential. He previously worked at Flipkart, where he played various roles including Chief People Officer and President Engineering. Mekin started his career with Yahoo where he worked on Data research & predictive models.

Mitesh brings extensive experience across entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and ecosystem-building, with a deep commitment to environmental sustainability and grassroots conservation. As co-founder of Naturefuture, he works towards strengthening India’s conservation ecosystem by enabling collaboration between communities, practitioners, and supporters to drive long-term ecological impact.

Mohan is the ex-Amba CEO and Co-founder. He is currently involved with start-ups and on a very small scale in the social sector.

Mohit is a seasoned HR Leader with 25+ years of experience across different industries. He is currently leading the People Development & Learning Function for L’Oreal for the South Asia Pacific Middle East and North Africa region based out of Singapore. He has interests in leadership, education and human development and is keen to serve communities and teams to grow with his expertise and skills. He has a side hustle as a bass guitarist and loves to cook and travel.

She is the founder of Moushu’s Pilates, through which she runs Pilates studios in multiple locations in Pune and Mumbai. As a certified Master Instructor through 2 international institutes, she conducts training for those who want to become Pilates instructors. Moushumi is also involved in running multiple drives for various NGOs, spreading awareness of their work to connect more people to the specific needs of the NGOs. Moushumi’s husband, Moiz, is an engineer and a businessman who owns a manufacturing company. Her daughter, Aaliya, is currently pursuing her education in clinical physiology in Australia and is a fitness enthusiast, a runner, and a national-level swimmer.

An avid follower of technology, Mukul, has been a global business leader for more than three decades, 29+ years of which were at IBM in various executive and leadership roles. Mukul is the Founder & CEO of ZeroT Plus Technologies LLP and an Angel investor in multiple startups. A recent alumnus of ILSS leadership program, Mukul, is keen on contributing in areas like STEM education for girls and underprivileged, accessibility initiatives, and technology for livelihoods.