Meet our Community

Mukund Ranganathan is a seasoned investment banker with 25 years of experience advising corporates on M&A and capital raising transactions. Having served in senior positions with leading firms in the industry, he has recently set up an independent corporate finance advisory practice. He enjoys long drives, trekking, and traveling to off-beat destinations.

Lead Partner for Navjeevan Lokvikas Sanstha Murali is a Board Member in five listed companies, Private Equity Advisor and supports social causes. He is married to Jaishri, a yoga and communications instructor. His daughter Pooja is currently in London working for Soho Theatre. Having globetrotted for more than 2 decades in CEO roles across two MNC's, living in multiple Cities across the World - he now wants to define the next phase of his life with the right balance of “keeping one’s mind challenged” and “giving back.”

Dr. Naga Sarika Vennavalli is a distinguished Consultant Pathologist at Yashoda Hospitals, with extensive expertise in Nephropathology. She completed her schooling at St. Ann’s High School, Tarnaka, Secunderabad, and went on to pursue her MBBS and MD in Pathology from the prestigious Osmania Medical College. Dr. Sarika further enhanced her academic and professional credentials by becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath), UK, reflecting her commitment to excellence and global standards in diagnostic pathology. Beyond her clinical and academic contributions, Dr. Sarika is deeply committed to social responsibility and philanthropy. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has been a regular donor to Food Santa, supporting food distribution initiatives for the underprivileged. Additionally, since joining SVP, she has been a consistent donor to Sparsh Hospice, contributing to compassionate care for patients in need.

Nagesh is a seasoned entrepreneur and an avid investor with interest in multiple industries. He is the co-Founder & COO of Smart IMS, an Information Technology services company. Nagesh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kakatiya University, Warangal. New Jersey was home before coming back to the motherland recently. Nagesh works for impactful causes through his social group Aaramb & related NGOs. He stands for sustainability initiatives and alleviating hunger & poverty. 10Bed ICU.org is a role model project, witnessing success in eight Indian states and going for more. A fitness enthusiast, Nagesh holds keen interest in traveling with family, reading, music, golf and basketball.

Nagraj has over 2 decades of experience in entrepreneurship, driving social impact, software product management, project management and consulting. As part of the founding and core management team at three startups, Nagraj has been instrumental in building winning teams, devising operational strategies and implementing people processes. He has always been passionate about enabling social impact, and after 2 decades of corporate experience he has now been working towards bringing grass-root level changes in effective rural education, with a special focus on evangelising Mathematics learning. Keerthi is a versatile and high-impact business professional with strategic leadership experience in Customer Success, Global Talent Acquisition and Talent Management. She comes with over two decades of experience in developing and implementing initiatives to streamline processes and solutions to drive talent & business transformation. She is a purpose driven leader who is extremely passionate about building diverse and inclusive teams that influence strong customer and business outcomes. Keerthi is also an ICF (ACC) certified coach who is invested in developing individuals by inspiring them to unlock their true potential, and empower them to be their best, authentic selves.

Shobu Yarlagadda is the CEO and co-founder of Arka Mediaworks, one of India’s leading film and television production houses. Arka Mediaworks has produced several successful and critically acclaimed films, including Vedam and Maryada Ramanna, and is best known as the banner behind S.S. Rajamouli’s two-part epic Baahubali. He has played a key role in expanding the Baahubali brand beyond cinema, building it into India’s largest tentpole franchise with extensions into an animated series, a novel trilogy, merchandising, and more. The next major chapter in the universe is Baahubali: Eternal War, a high-budget animated feature slated for release in 2027. An avid trekker, Shobu unwinds by exploring his culinary interests and spending time with his family.

Nakul is the MD of Toshvin Analytical Pvt. Ltd., one of the largest analytical instrumentation companies in India. He has over 25 years of experience in managing, investing in & growing companies in diverse industries. He is an Independent Director on the Board of GMM Pfaudler Ltd. & Cravatex Ltd. Additionally, he is a member of the Bombay chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Nakul graduated from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, & holds a Master of International Public Policy degree from The School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC. Nakul enjoys traveling, tennis, swimming, & any racquet sport, as well as spending time with his dogs.

Nandini is a graduate in Business Management from Symbiosis University. Nandini has over 18 years of cross-functional experience, spanning quality assurance, business process redesign, CMMi-based frameworks, pan-India sales operations, and a brief stint as an educationist. She leads the Board Evaluation Practice at Potentia, where she has led and delivered over 50 board evaluations across a diverse portfolio of companies, including listed entities, financial institutions, and family-owned businesses. Outside of work, Nandini finds joy in the gym and long runs, loves cooking for her friends and family and spending time with her growing boys—her proudest achievements. She believes every day begins better with a workout and ends better with a book.

Nandini has worked in the consulting, paper, and social impact industries. She led the founding of grow-trees.com and now works as a trustee / Vice-Chair of the nonprofit institute - MPUH (Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital)- integrated clinical care, research, and academic institute devoted to kidney disease. Nandini combines her study of Vedanta with her passion for writing and has co-authored the book “Finding Meaning in Life with the Bhagavad Gita.” She loves reading almost all genres of books and listening to music from the 50s-80s. She is married to Sunil, an entrepreneur, and they have two children.

Nandini is a student of life. While she has formally studied fashion, interior design, and sociology, her curiosity in the deeper meaning of life has also driven her to study metaphysics, astrology and counseling practices. In her 20s, Nandini managed her mother, Kavita Singh’s art gallery. She has now found fulfillment in working and raising awareness for causes that are close to her heart in the social sector. She is an appointed director of ACG Worldwide’s CSR division. She has joined SVP to learn; from peers who have been engaging with the sector, about the Indian landscape, the needs of our country, the wonderful work legitimate NGOs are carrying out, and even about her strengths to give back in a meaningful way.

Nandita, retired after a distinguished 34-year career in the Hospitality sector at ITC, leads a purposeful life dedicated to giving back to society. Her experiences and passion for social causes drive her involvement with various voluntary organizations, including CANSupport, eye hospitals, and schools. On the philanthropic front, Nandita aims to empower women through skill development and promote dignity in urban and rural livelihoods. She advocates for an inclusive workforce, particularly supporting individuals with disabilities. Nandita's commitment to children encompasses education, nutrition, skill development and livelihood opportunities, as well as initiatives in organic farming and the promotion of indigenous food items through innovative technology solutions.

Nandita Iyer is a senior marketing and communications leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling brands across real estate, hospitality, and luxury ecosystems. She has worked across multiple cities, leading storytelling, strategy, and growth initiatives focused on long-term value, trust, and people-first outcomes. Beyond her professional work, Nandita is deeply interested in how communities and cities evolve, with a strong inclination toward teaching and education-led causes, particularly those that enable women to build agency and opportunity. She enjoys dancing, baking, and staying active, and draws inspiration from exploring cities through their architecture, history, and cultural fabric. She is keen to contribute her skills and perspective to social investment networks committed to equitable, scalable change.

Naomi Dalal is an intrapreneur, having recently joined her family business heading the business development. Since a young age behind the shadow of her grandfather and mother’s activities in the social sector, she has always tried to lend a helping hand given her capabilities. Like the Buddha preaches a wise saying, “Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.

Narendra, the Founder of Life School, Wow Parenting and Keep Moving Movement, believes he is the winner of the 'cosmic lottery' and his life motto is "Inspire or Expire". Narendra is a Life Coach and parenting Coach who is positively large and largely positive. Narendra loves to laugh and meet people.

Narendra Paruchuri, an engineer by training, is the CEO and Managing Director of the award-winning Pragati Offset Pvt. Ltd., a leader in printing and packaging known for producing high-quality books, catalogs, marketing collateral, and packaging solutions. Under his guidance, Pragati has become one of India’s most respected print enterprises, recognized for its technical innovation and commitment to craftsmanship. Narendra served as the Co-Chair of the Hyderabad Chapter of SVP India from 2020–2022 and continues to contribute as a member of the chapter’s management committee. He is widely admired for his forward-thinking leadership, operational excellence, and ability to blend technology with creative precision.

Narendra Sirugudi is a technologist and startup founder with a background in Mathematics and Computer Science. After 15 years with leading technology MNCs, he co-founded a technology startup in 2012 that successfully exited in 2024. He is currently co-founder of Yosaney, an AI-powered treasury platform helping Indian MSMEs optimize treasury management. Narendra also volunteered with StandUpForIndia, teaching English at a government primary school in Bhoganahalli, Bengaluru. The experience reinforced his belief that contributing to meaningful causes can be deeply enriching personally.

Naresh is an enterpreneur running his family busniess of metal processing and solar modules. He has over 30 years of business experience and has travelled more than 50 countires. He established Raajratna Foundation for CSR activities and beyond and actively involved in various NGOs . His hobbies include sports and music.

Neelima is Head-HR at Apollo Tyres for the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. She has worked in HR leadership roles spanning technology, manufacturing, and services companies. Neelima is a Lumina Learning Practitioner with a postgraduate degree from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. Leveraging her experience in the private sector, Neelima is keen to help non-profits by coaching their leaders and assisting them in improving governance.

Neelima Thota is a global development leader with 20+ years of experience driving large-scale systems transformation across sectors, including water and sanitation, healthcare, education, livelihoods, and infrastructure. She has stewarded portfolios exceeding $1B and catalysed over $2B in leveraged public financing, advising governments, multilateral institutions, and philanthropies across Asia, Africa, and the U.S. She is currently engaged with UNICEF’s Regional Office for South Asia, leading a regional transformation and empowerment platform with SAARC Member Nations. Neelima holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and has completed executive education at Wharton, Kellogg, and CEIBS. She is passionate about inclusive urban resilience, gender equality, and climate-adaptive scalable solutions.

Neeraj is a chartered accountant and has spent almost three decades working as an auditor. He has lived and worked in four countries before moving back to his hometown in Pune. He loves to play paddle and golf in his free time and enjoys writing poetry having recently published a book of Hindi poems. He is married to Devika, a Chartered Accountant by profession. Born and brought up in Goa, Devika loves to travel and explore new places and cultures. She is an avid reader and is fluent in Marathi and Konkani. They have two kids Rehaan and Raina studying in St Mary’s School.

Neeraj has spent the last 28 years building businesses. He has worked across sectors and geographies in Healthcare, Life sciences, Consumer products and Retail with a strong track record of developing leaders, identifying opportunities for value creation, and disciplined execution. Neeraj Garg, covers a scope of Testing businesses across India, Singapore and Malaysia. As a Regional Director at Eurofins, Neeraj supports entrepreneurial leaders to build their businesses. He has previously served as CEO of Apollo Health & Lifestyle, COO of Abbott Healthcare's True Care business in India, and President of Sales & Marketing at Piramal Healthcare. Neeraj is an Engineer by training, post which he did an MBA.

Neeraj is working as CEO of road platform of KKR called Highway Concessions One Private Limited. He has varied experience of operations, business development, financing and project management of projects, and has worked mainly in oil & gas and infrastructure sectors. Neeraj has been involved in fund raising and volunteering for Isha Vidya and has raised Rs. 1.14 crore over last 10 years for them. His other charitable contributions have been to Aghor Guru Sewa Peeth and Museum of Solutions apart for many other small ones. He is part of Living My Promise group. Neeraj is an avid reader, a small time poet, loves teaching/ mentoring a wannabe golf player. He has been a runner in Tata Mumbai Marathons over several years, and is active with the Industry Body named Highway Operators Association (I) and FMS Alumni group at Mumbai.

Neha has a rich marketing experience of over 20 years leading big global brands - Gillette, P&G and Vodafone - as well as establishing new brands. Currently, she serves as Director, Head of Marketing at Spotify, India

Neha, is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary professionally. She brings expertise and diligence to her role in the family business. She has been associated with NGOs working towards children’s welfare and healthcare. She is keen to create an impact on the lives of children through education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities. Neha is keen to contribute in the area of child healthcare for the underserved.