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Rajiv currently serves as Deputy Managing Director at Axis Bank and has more than 30 years of work experience in various facets of the financial services industry. He has held key management positions at leading global financial institutions and is widely recognized for his strengths in capital markets and for successfully building new businesses to scale. Rajiv is a Member of the CSR and the Whole Time Directors Committees of the Bank. He is the Co-Chair of the Banking Taskforce at CII - Western region, a member of the National Committee on Banking at CII and holds several key positions in other committees and industry bodies. Rajiv is a Commerce graduate and a CA by qualification.

Rajiv Batra , a Chartered Accountant comes with over four decades of experience in Finance and Accounting across India and US. What keeps him busy currently are his board participations and using his domain expertise in mentoring organizations across the country, helping them on their growth journeys’. Rajiv, very recently retired as Group Chief Financial Officer of the Cummins group of Companies in India, having worked for them for over 16 years, where in the Organization’s growth phase in addition to his Finance responsibilities he was managing Corporate Strategy Government Relations, Facilities as well as certain allied domains. Rajiv was deeply involved with the CSR initiatives of Cummins in India and was personally leading a major multi year project in Phaltan Maharashtra. Prior to this, he was with Xerox India as CFO for their Indian Operations, later moving to the Corporate HQ of Xerox, USA as Vice President Finance for Developing Markets. During his tenure, Rajiv has built a track record of growing businesses profitably with strong fiscal integrity and with the highest standards of Corporate Governance. Rajiv and Mamta, his better half are based out of Pune, and their daughter Richa who is a Marketing professional working for a Corporate in Mumbai.

Rajiv, a graduate of Mumbai University with a BE degree, co-founded Classy Kontainers in 2000, a plastic packaging company. Over the course of 20 years, he led and expanded the company before selling it, in 2022 to Manjushree Technopack ltd, an Advent Int. Pvt Equity portfolio company, where he now serves as Business Head, leading a team of approximately 50 Individuals. Rajiv is a highly motivated and hardworking leader, a dedicated learner, and an inspiring speaker. He possesses a vision that focuses on larger life goals and endeavors to make a meaningful impact through his work. The vision of SVP resonated with his passion of giving back to the community, that made him join SVP

A Seasoned executive with global leadership and board experience in diverse sectors of technology, logistics and energy. Proven track record of leading large complex public listed businesses and companies ($2.5Bn P&L in India, $12.5Bn technology business at Asia Pacific & Japan, $10Bn diversified business in 40+ emerging countries) through growth, turnarounds, acquisitions and post-merger integration. Passionate about growth, digital transformation, customer experience and shareholder value creation. Rajiv has held leadership positions across several companies including Redington Group, Indian Energy Exchange, HP Inc and Microsoft India. He has been a member of the exclusive Global Advisory Boards of technology brands like Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Microsoft, Lenovo and HP Inc and influenced their global strategy. A firm believer in giving back to the society, have passionately championed the cause of providing quality and affordable Healthcare and Education for masses through a unique digital solution for which HP India was recognised as Asia’s Greatest CSR Brand by the Indo-Singapore Business and Social Forum. Partnered with the government of Uttar Pradesh to deploy world’s largest social inclusion initiative of providing education solutions to 1.5 million students. Rajiv was awarded Visionary Leader of The Year in February 2023 by ET Ascent at their 21st Global Business Leader awards for pioneering many innovations over the years. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani in July 2023. Rajiv has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from Birla Institute of technology and Science, Pilani and a Diploma in International Business from Helsinki School of Management.

Raj Katira is a Program Manager with 5+ years of experience in CSR, partnerships, and fundraising. In his previous roles, he has worked on initiatives such as fundraising strategy, donor engagement, impact assessment, and developing systems to strengthen organizational effectiveness. He enjoys bringing structure, creativity, and empathy into his work, consistently adding value to the initiatives he leads. Passionate about human connections, Raj loves dance, travel, and exploring new journeys as a railway enthusiast. He also follows a mindful lifestyle rooted in yoga, spirituality, and vegan living.

Mr. Chhajer is a member of Rotary Club of Calcutta, Vice-Chairman at Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Kolkata Kendra and MSME Chairman, FICCI. Beginning from a very humble beginning, is now, successfully running manufacturing concerns having customers world wide. He is a family man with children and grandchildren. Mr. Chhajer has multiple expertise starting from Strategic planning, Program design and Evaluation, HR, Fundraising and many more.

Rajnikant is the Founder and Managing Director of Insta Worldwide Group, a leading provider of experiential marketing solutions. Under his leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for designing and delivering high-quality, impactful brand spaces. Insta Worldwide Group operates globally with offices in the USA, Europe, and India, and has 11 manufacturing facilities across 6 countries. Rajnikant spends his time between San Diego and Mumbai. He is married and has two children.

Rajnish is the founder and CEO of RP Apparels and has been living in Shanghai since 13 years. He believes that this is the real beginning of his giving back journey since his past engagements with philanthropy have been limited to signing cheques.

Rajshree, an SVP partner since 2023, identifies as a homemaker, married to Ajay Gaggar, with three sons, two of whom are married, and two beloved pets. Hailing from Chennai and now residing in Kolkata, she also finds joy in her pursuits as a theater actor, painter, and singer. Her purpose in life revolves around family, creativity, and artistic expression. While her primary role is that of a homemaker, her involvement with SVP suggests a desire to extend her impact beyond the home and contribute to philanthropic causes, potentially leveraging her interests and talents for the betterment of society.

Rajendra, more well known as Raju Bhai, is an experienced chairperson at Harsha Engineers with a demonstrated history of working in the mechanical or industrial engineering industry. Skilled in Product Design, Operations Management, Engineering, Strategic Planning, and Business Development. Beyond his day job, his true accomplishment in the social sector is Ananddham and Aastha – two NGOs that support individuals with intellectual disabilities. Raju Bhai has restlessly worked to make this world more inclusive for those with disabilities. He is currently serving as the President of the Blind Persons Association.

Rakesh Bhutoria is a financial services veteran with broad based interests in Education, Healthcare, Sustainability, Leadership and Governance. He is an Adaptive Leader & Policy Influencer, a Chevening Scholar, has been an active member with forums like CII, The Economic Times India Leadership Council and serves on the Dean's Advisory Council, School of Business, Mody University. Rakesh is a Life Fellow of the Institute of Directors and holds a Public Leadership Credential from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Rakesh is a partner in Ducit Materials LLP, a company engaged in technical textile. He has a passion for cooking and travel.

Dr. Rama Enganti is a Nephrologist, and is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Osmania General Hospital. She completed her MBBS from Gandhi Medical college in 2000. She pursued Pediatrics specialization at Osmania Medical College and complete her Super specialization at Gandhi Hospital. She loves travelling and is also a fitness enthusiast.

Rama Nabar holds a Master's degree in Commerce with a specialization in Macroeconomics from Mumbai University. She recently opted for Voluntary Retirement after serving over 35 years at the Reserve Bank of India. Over the last 15 years, her work focused on Vigilance, Training & Development, and Financial Inclusion & Development. Rama has collaborated extensively with bankers, state finance departments, NGOs, and MSME clusters to drive financial literacy and inclusion initiatives. Her recent fieldwork, especially during RBI-led awareness campaigns, reinforced her belief in the need to introduce financial awareness and life skills—including communication, sustainability, and environmental consciousness—to children as young as 12. She is keen to engage with partners and NGOs active in this space to bridge the financial knowledge gap among youth.

A leader, with proven record of leading organizations and businesses to success across Asia Pacific and South Asia. Spent 22 years with BASF, world’s largest chemical company and held several leadership positions including Asia Pacific Business Head for BASF’s Agricultural Products, Head of BASF South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) and Chairman & Managing Director of BASF India Ltd. Retired from BASF in March 2019 and subsequently joined PI Industries as MD & CEO. Raman is a certified coach is passionate about organizational energy and leadership. He is currently the Dean & Director - Faculty Management Studies at Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

Ramesh Kacholia founded Caring Friends in 2002. He is the driving force behind this organisation. Rising from a modest background, Uncle- as he is fondly called overcame multiple obstacles to establish himself as a respected professional with reputed companies. His deep love for humanity and boundless compassion for the under-privileged regularly led him to social work from an early age. In 2002, Ramesh finally gave up all his business responsibilities to engage fully into social work and to utilize all his expertise and knowledge and leverage upon his strong network of contacts for the benefit of society.

Ramesh graduated with an engineering degree from IIT Bombay and holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He is a Senior Partner Emeritus at Mckinsey & Company with 30 years of management consulting experience with them. With an interest in education, Ramesh serves on the boards of the Pratham Education Foundation and the Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust. He has also been running the Mumbai Marathon for over 15 years in aid of the MBA Foundation working with the disabled. Ramesh is a long-distance runner and an avid non-fiction reader.

With over two decades of experience in leadership positions in the Finance domain, Ramesh is the Global CFO and Executive Director (IT, CorpComm, API & GIB) of Lupin Limited. He has previously been associated with Henkel - Germany, VST Industries, the SPIC group and the Standard Chartered Bank and has a successful track record of building finance as a key business enabler and fostering collaboration in a culturally diverse, global, and matrixed workplace. Ramesh has been the recipient of several awards from various forums including Best CFO Awards in the Healthcare Sector and theme-based Awards from Institutions like CNBC, ICAI, Yes Bank-Business Today, Institutional Investors, CFO Asia etc., A Lord Chevening scholar at the UK for Management Studies, Ramesh is a member of the ICAI, ICWAI, the ICSI and the CIMA, UK. He has also done his Senior Management Program from INSEAD, France.

Ram Kaundinya is former board member of Axis Finance, Axis Bank and Syngenta India. Until 2013, he served as the Global CEO and Managing Director of Advanta. He is the Co-founder of ThinkAg, a not for profit platform that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship in the food and agriculture sectors. He also co-founded another Not for Profit, Agricollaboratory , that is working to develop digital public goods for Agriculture. He is a visiting faculty at IIMA. Ram served till recently as the Director General of the Federation of Seed Industry of India, where he waa actively involved in policy analysis and advocacy. He holds a graduate degree in Agriculture from Bapatla Agriculture College and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He is Deeply passionate about the agriculture sector. Ram is the former Chair of SVP Hyderabad.

Ram, an IITD and IIMC alum, is an entrepreneur and a seasoned Sales & Marketing professional, with over 32 years of experience in the IT services and solutions industry. Most recently, he co-founded, quickly scaled and successfully exited a Data / ML services company. Ram’s professional philosophy is centered on building a positive organizational culture, upholding human values, promoting work–life balance, and active mentoring, while fostering a fun and engaging workspace. Having lived in 20 cities across three continents, he brings a strong global perspective to his interactions.

Anusha is a pediatrician who is passionate about caring for children. Ramnag is a graduate of the DAV and BITS, Pilani schools with a master's degree in economics and management. As a health tech professional, he has experience in a variety of sectors, particularly in the areas of interoperability, data standards, and governance. He has volunteered to mentor startup founders at the pre-seed and seed stages over the past several years.

Ranga Vutukuru is a technology leader, entrepreneur, and community builder with over 20 years of experience scaling SaaS platforms and building AI-driven products. Alongside his work in technology, he has founded and supported grassroots initiatives such as the Hyderabad Climbers community and Crag Studio, helping create inclusive spaces for sport, mentorship, and community growth. Ranga brings deep expertise in technology, product development, and organisational scaling, and is committed to supporting mission-driven organisations through strategic guidance, mentorship, and collaborative ecosystem building.

Ranvijay Lamba is the President, People & Global Operations at Arcesium along with Country Head for India and Portugal where he leads strategy, operations and growth initiatives across key markets. In this role, Ranvijay drives the firm’s expansion efforts and oversees business performance, helping deliver advanced financial technology and data solutions to institutional clients. He also serves as Chair of AMCHAM Hyderabad, contributing to leadership and business community engagement. Outside of his core professional work, Ranvijay participates in industry events and initiatives focused on skill development and social impact

Rati is a Director of Forbes Marshall and heads the foundation arm of the company. She also serves as an Independent Director on company boards and also on the board of some Foundations. She loves spending time with immediate family and close friends, singing with her choir and travelling. Rati is fascinated by new insights and learning opportunities and is currently taking a course to understand more about Van Gogh's art. Rati is an eternal optimist and a huge believer in the power of positive thought and faith.