Meet our Community

Prasad has 22 years of experience in the finance domain (corporate banking, investment banking, capital markets) and has spent the last 2 years in the social sector after transitioning out of the corporate world. He is currently serving as an advisor and philanthropist to social causes and organisations. Prasad serves as the Treasurer for SVP India as well as Chapter Chair of the Mumbai Chapter.

Prasanna Vasanadu is the Founder & CEO of Tikitoro, a personal care brand committed to crafting safe and effective solutions tailored for kids and teens. Prasanna holds a degree in Computer Science from Sathyabama Engineering College and PGDBM with a focus on Marketing from Symbiosis, Pune. She is also a Certified Parent Educator from Parenting Matters, Chennai, under the guidance of Echo Parenting and Education, Los Angeles. A staunch advocate for gender equality and women’s leadership, Prasanna served as Chairperson of FICCI FLO Chennai in 2022-23. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavours, she serves as a Director at Polytough Tubes Ltd, a leading manufacturer of agricultural pipes and polymer building materials, and Lotus Roofings Ltd.

Prashanth has played multiple roles between Whirlpool, Nokia & Samsung, cross geographies within FE & SEA. Currently he is officiating as the Managing Director, India for Motorola India Pvt Ltd. & Executive Director, Mobile Business Group, Asia Pacific. Tennis, Astronomy & Books are his favourite companions off-work. In Prashanth's words, “Personally, I am a beginner in this space and have done very little in the social space and philanthropy. Now I feel the need to give back to our country, our people in whatever small ways I can and so I joined here. Also because I know so little, I want to learn”.

Prateek Mehta is a business leader with a strong background in engineering and management. He serves as Director at SPM Instrument India, specializing in condition monitoring solutions for industrial machinery, and at Lamtuf Ltd, driving growth and innovation in the plastics and laminates industry. With a degree in Engineering from Manipal University and an MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai, Prateek excels in business strategy, industrial operations, and market expansion, contributing significantly to the success of his ventures. An adventure enthusiast, Prateek enjoys scuba diving, badminton, and swimming.

Pratima started her journey in social sector with Naandi, she volunteered for a couple of years at the government school as a substitute teacher for various classes. She was also an active volunteer for Microsoft’s Giving Campaign where the team worked on providing the required resources for the Government schools in terms of infrastructure. Pratima pursued culinary courses from one of the top institute in USA, CIA, Culinary institute of America and then opened a restaurant ‘Sweet Nirvana’. Her restaurant got the various awards, Times and Burrp to name a few. Now she is on a discovery journey exploring her talents as an interior designer and expanding her culinary skills.

Praveen Someshwar is the Managing Director & CEO of Diageo India, with over three decades of leadership experience across organizations such as HT Media and PepsiCo. A Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, Praveen brings deep strategic insight and a passion for contributing meaningfully to the social sector. Outside of work, he enjoys running, travelling, and spending time with his wife Tripti and their daughter, Aditi. Tripti Someshwar is a Law graduate and Special Educator with over 25 years of experience working in the disability sector. She holds a Master’s degree in Additional & Special Learning Needs from the University of East London and has worked with nonprofits in India and internationally, including Genesis Foundation and Nesbitt Center. She is the Founder of Vision Board Projects, a social impact startup focused on enabling equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. An avid traveller and art enthusiast, Tripti brings compassion, expertise, and purpose to her work. Having been part of the SVP Delhi Chapter since 2023, Praveen and Tripti strongly resonate with SVP’s philosophy of engaged philanthropy—where giving goes beyond financial support to include time, skills, and hands-on involvement. Recently relocating to Bengaluru, they are excited to continue their SVP journey with the SVP Bengaluru Chapter and contribute actively to the ecosystem. They were first introduced to SVP by Govind Iyer.

Praveen started his career in Technology consulting & sales and subsequently worked at a number of leading global financial institutions. Currently, Praveen is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Barclays Global Service Centre India. Praveen has been at Barclays since 2018, leading teams based out of Noida, Pune, Chennai and Mumbai, that support the Bank across Technology, Operations & Corporate Functions. Prior to Barclays, Praveen was at JP Morgan Chase as the Chief Information Officer. With more than two decades of banking experience, Praveen has led technology teams at several large financial institutions, including ANZ, RBS, and UBS and services firms such as Infosys and Accenture. Having graduated from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Praveen holds a Master of Science degree from Old Dominion University, Virginia and a Ph.D in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, UK. Praveen is a strong advocate of diversity at work and has sponsored many innovative talent programmes aimed at empowering women with new technical know-how, sharpening leadership skills and driving inclusion. He also actively mentors aspiring talent by providing strategic guidance and insights from his own career journey. Praveen believes “having an entrepreneurial mindset, challenging status-quo, and delivering through collaboration are key to have a successful career. Outside of work, Praveen is an active participant in industry forums. He is a Technology enthusiast and is passionate about unleashing the potential of technology to transform lives. He is an early stage investor in a few Tech start-ups. Praveen has joined SVP to help Delhi based NGOs to scale-up by providing his expertise in strategic planning, governance & Technology.

Praveen has been a dedicated Partner of SVP since 2019 and is currently part of the Delhi CMC. Over the years, he has worked closely with Srujna Charitable Trust and has contributed actively to the Chapter’s impact and collaborative spirit. Professionally, Praveen co-founded and set up an executive search firm, Positive Moves in 1992 and serves as the Partner of the firm, where he led the exponential growth of the firm through several innovative, customer-centric and operation-expansion initiatives. A true entrepreneur at heart, Praveen is passionate about the evolving business models with time and is deeply engaged with various tech companies for strategic advisory towards revenue and value growth. He holds a degree in Management from IIM Ahmedabad. Praveen lives in Gurgaon with his family and enjoys infusing his passion for travel in work.

Preeti is an art collector, part-time chef and avid bridge player. She has been an entrepreneur in the past, running an export house and a chain of beauty saloons. Preeti and her husband Amithabh have three children - Anagh, age 28, Aruj, age 24 and Aryan, age 16.

Preeti, a qualified Company Secretary, oversees the administrative and compliance functions of their company, ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory standards. Both Preeti and Ravi are deeply passionate about driving positive change in the areas of education, women entrepreneurship, and skill development.

Preeti, former CEO of IMRB/Kantar and Chairwoman for South Asia, significantly contributed to Kantar's growth and digital transformation. She merged WPP’s research agencies in India, achieving double-digit revenue growth and high EBITDA margins. Recognized as a thought leader in consumer insights, she has served on multiple advisory boards and has been listed among Impact’s ‘50 Most Influential Women Professionals.’ Preeti holds a BA in Economics and an MBA, with a diverse career in advertising, consulting, and consumer insights.

Priti Gupta grew up in Bokaro Steel City and completed her graduation from Delhi University. She later pursued an MBA in Marketing from Symbiosis, Pune, followed by a course in Interior Designing in Kolkata. For the past 20 years, she has been actively involved in her family’s steel manufacturing business, where she also leads the company’s CSR initiatives in Kolkata. Her journey with social impact deepened in 2017 when she became actively involved with Help Us Help Them (HUHT), an organization working towards the education of rural children. Through HUHT’s learning centre, Adhigam Bhoomi in Joka, Kolkata, Priti has been closely engaged in initiatives focused on education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities for children and families. It was during a HUHT presentation to SVP that she first learned about the organization and felt inspired to be part of a larger community of changemakers. Married to Basant Gupta for over 21 years, they have an 11-year-old daughter studying at RPGIS in Grade 6. As a family, they actively participate in philanthropic initiatives, instilling in their daughter the values of empathy, responsibility, and giving back to society. Together, Priti and Basant believe in creating meaningful impact through sustained engagement in education and community development.

Priti brings over 30 years of experience, seamlessly blending pharmaceutical marketing expertise with a deep commitment to social development. Currently driving ESG initiatives at Forbes Marshall, she integrates environmental, social, and governance factors across company operations, supported by certification from the Cambridge Sustainability Leadership Institute. Priti began her career as a Management Trainee at Cipla Ltd and subsequently transitioned into impactful roles at Dr. Reddy's Foundation, CII, and Eaton Technologies. She serves on the Internal Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace at Forbes Marshall and previously chaired the CII Pune CSR Panel, driving Employability Initiatives. Beyond her professional endeavors, Priti actively engages with youth forums, sharing insights and fostering development, while her hobbies of reading and networking keep her attuned to emerging trends and ideas.

With a high-reaching vision and eighteen years of experience in the education domain, the last decade of which she dedicated to significant contributions in the social sector, she has been working towards the development of individuals with special needs. Her journey has encompassed roles in special schools, sheltered workshops, residential facilities, and vocational centres, which have enriched her understanding and capabilities in navigating the complexities of working alongside NGOs for the betterment of those with special needs. Her expertise spans several critical areas, including content development, training for both students and trainers, project management, fostering partnerships, CSR initiatives, and donor management. Transitioning from a background specialized in graphics, animation, web designing, multimedia, and a diploma in marketing to the social sector marked a profound shift in her career trajectory. This change, although drastic, has proven to be a positive stride towards making a tangible impact in the lives of many.

Priya is a communications enthusiast with fourteen years of work experience in Human Resources & Training. She enjoys music & kitchen gardening.

Priya is a fiction writer who lives in Pune, Goa, and New York with an entrepreneur husband and two tiny but ferocious dogs. Priya graduated with an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College in Vermont in 2017 after a twenty-two year career in the corporate world. Her corporate career began in the United States where she worked for several telecommunications majors. She continued on the telecommunications track in India from 2004 to 2015, when she decided to go back to school and take up writing. Priya is the author of “Ladies’ Tailor”, a novel published by Harper Collins India in 2022. She has written and published several short stories: “An Affair, In Indian Ruminations”, “The Tattoo Artist in Live Encounters”, “Daughters’ Revenge” with Kitaab and “The Storyteller” with Muse India.

Priya has over 27 years of experience in various business roles, she has successfully transformed Human Resources from a service function to a Strategic Business Partner. With over two decades of diverse experience working with renowned global brands, she has played many roles on the corporate stage, but it is the people aspect that has always captivated her. Priya began her career with Taj and has worked across industries with organizations such as Unilever, Mahindra and Titan. Her earlier years were spent in Sales, which played a pivotal role in shaping her into the person she is today. The exposure she gained in these roles has made her an unconventional human resource professional. Under her leadership Titan has worked significantly on HR transformation, people strategy in a high ambition, scale and growth environment and DEIB (Diversity, Equity , Inclusion and Belongingness). Her philosophy begins with the belief that human intent and empathy are the anchors of all Organisational Progress. Even when driving HR transformation, she prioritises culture and emotional connection while balancing digitalisation and process efficiencies. Her belief is that leaders should lead with character not just competence. ‘How you lead matters as much as what you deliver. Seniority earns you authority, Character earns you respect’ Anand, Priya’s Husband is with Reliance Retail and they have 3 boys who are currently working.

P. R. Ramesh is the former Chairman of Deloitte India with over 40 years of professional experience. He is a Commerce graduate from Osmania University, Hyderabad, and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Ramesh also served as a member of the Deloitte Global Board and the Deloitte Asia Pacific Board. He has been closely associated with regulatory bodies, industry forums, and the ICAI, contributing significantly to the development of accounting and auditing standards in India. He is the co-author of the CCH publication iGAAP – Financial Reporting Standards in India, which includes a comparison with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Ramesh was also a member of the Board of Studies and Faculty of Commerce at Osmania University. He currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of several leading organizations, including Air India, Air India Express, Cipla Limited, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, ITC Hotels, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Nestlé India Limited, Cyient, and Tejas Networks Limited. Jayanti is currently a homemaker and previously served as a Pre-Primary Teacher at Gitanjali Devshala, from where she retired after several years of dedicated service.

Puja born and raised in Shillong, holds a B.Com (Hons) degree. Before marriage, she was actively involved in the family business. Now a happy homemaker, she balances the many roles life offers while continuing her journey toward self-realization and happiness. Inspired by her family’s philanthropic values where her father a Rotary member and her mother an Inner Wheel member, Puja was involved in LTS during school, visiting orphanages and old age homes. Since 2021, she has been a member of Rotary Mahanagar Calcutta, contributing to various programs. Puja believes philanthropy begins at home and extends to those around us, especially those who work for us. She strives to help whenever she sees someone in need, knowing that even a small gesture can create a significant impact. Sachin, Managing Director at H.P. Cotton Casuals Pvt. Ltd., and Puja have two children, Aarshia and Varang. The company manufactures kids’ garments under the brand name Cucumber, a creation of Sachin that has grown into one of India’s leading kids' wear brands. Sachin has also established a dyeing plant under H.P. Cotton Pvt. Ltd.

Puneet grew up in Jodhpur, where he completed his education before stepping into the corporate world. A commerce graduate with an MBA, he began his career at Escorts Ltd. but soon transitioned into banking. Over 32 years, he worked with Citibank, American Express, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. With Kotak he spent the longest time, playing a key role in building the consumer banking business from inception. Outside of work, Puneet is a sports enthusiast who follows almost every sport and has a great intuitive ability for predicting outcomes. He has been an avid runner and racket sports player, competing in inter-corporate tournaments and even securing podium finishes. He also enjoys hosting Tambola at social gatherings and has recently developed a passion for Poker.

Punit Gupta is a consulting, investing, and operating professional with leadership experience spanning McKinsey & Company, private equity, CEO roles, and his current position as Managing Partner at Transition Partners. At Transition Partners, he advises leading Indian and global organisations on strategy, transformation, and AI. He has a passion for social impact. At TechnoServe, a global non-profit, where he served for over a decade as Country Director, India, he led the growth of the organisation’s work in agriculture, employability, and clean tech. He founded the TNS India Foundation, launched the GreenR Accelerator, and helped shape large-scale initiatives that improved incomes and livelihoods for more than a million families.

Raashi Chhalani is a product and strategy professional with experience across fintech and management consulting. She currently works at Nova Credit. Prior to this, she was at BharatPe and McKinsey & Company. Raashi holds an MS in Finance from the University of Edinburgh.

Rachna Mehta is an entrepreneur with a diverse professional background spanning multiple industries. She is the Founder & Designer of Rachna Mehta Jewellery, a brand she launched in 2019. In addition, she is the Director at Sampann Ventures, focusing on real estate investments. Her career began in 1995 in the hospitality & Airline industries, with roles at Taj Hotels, British Airways, Thomas Cook, and Emirates Airlines, where she played a pivotal role in launching and expanding Emirates’ operations in Andhra Pradesh. Rachna later transitioned into entrepreneurship, introducing Gymboree to PAN India, bringing global best practices in Early Childhood Education. Beyond her professional endeavours, Rachna is deeply involved in philanthropy as a Co-founder and Trustee of the Heal a Child Foundation, since 2010. Her personal interests include Swimming, Car Rallies & Scuba Diving.

Rachel is a trained reflexologist who is planning to teach it as a livelihood and raise the profile of Reflexology as a complementary therapy. She is a follower of the holistic, transformational space and has worked in the non-profit sector in many guises for 20 years. Her Family Trust focuses on water, education & livelihoods.