Meet our Community

Ajay Gaggar is a lawyer by profession. He practices in the Supreme Court, High Court, various Tribunals and other Legal Forums. He has offices in both Kolkata and Delhi. Mr. Gaggar and his wife Rajshree have been married for more than 35 years.

Ajay Mittal, with 30 years of experience in banking and finance, is currently part of the leadership team at ICICI Bank looking after the financial planning, capital adequacy, taxation, and reporting functions at the bank. Previously, he has worked in various finance roles with ING Vysya Bank and Unit Trust of India. An avid reader and traveller, Ajay looks forward to contributing to the social sector by nurturing organisations and learning along the way.

Ajay has been a CEO for 25 years and has a track record of building scale businesses in India and Asia and developing leaders spent. He has spent 35 years in the financial services sector in India and abroad. He received his economics degree from St Stephen's College and an MBA from IIMA. He has been a member of the National Council of the CII for many years, chairing the NBFC Committee and being a part of other committees at this time. Having just stepped down as CEO of Aditya Birla Capital, he is now building a portfolio of activities based on his passions and interests. Ajay is an avid cricketer and golfer; he loves all genres of music, teaching, reading, and travel.

Ajey has over 3 decades of experience in large corporations in leadership roles around the world. He now leads Educational Outreach at IIT Bombay. In his spare time, Ajey enjoys travelling, music and tennis.

Ajit was the Founding Chair of the SVP Hyderabad chapter, and is now a member of SVP India Board and Management Council. He is the Director of Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad which fosters Innovation in Health, Agriculture and Sustainability. He is also a Director of Telangana State Innovation cell, and Advisor to VC Funds and Startups. Ajit was the Dean of Indian School of Business (ISB) from January 2009 to December 2015, where he espoused Entrepreneurship and Innovation in socially important sectors. Ajit is a graduate from IIT Bombay and a postgraduate in Management from IIM Ahmedabad.

An engineering graduate from Anna University, Chennai, Akhila has 15 years+ experience in the IT sector. Akhila and Venkatesh (Venky) co-founded Vuram Technology Solutions. She has been a successful IT entrepreneur for over a decade. She is currently leading The Humane Life Foundation, a non profit organization, based in Chennai, India. Akhila is highly engaged in the philanthropy sector. Humane Life Foundation helps connect charity homes to donors via technology and helps them in fulfilling their essential needs. Akhila enjoys reading, listening to music and spending time with her son and family

Akshata is a final-year student at IIT Bombay. She is an avid debater and reader and enjoys long-distance running. Having completed a summer internship at BCG, she is looking forward to a career in management consulting while exploring and being part of the social sector.

Alba has an experience of 18 years of diverse global experience in organizational development, training, quality, and customer service. Currently serving as Vice President – Organizational Development at AICPL, Alba brings strategic leadership to talent development and performance enhancement initiatives. Her career spans leadership roles with top global organizations including American Airlines, AVIAREPS Group, and Mindpearl, with international assignments across India, the Middle East, Fiji, South Africa, Australia, and Spain. She also founded UpRoute, a training and quality development consultancy focused on delivering impactful learning interventions. Alba holds a Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, and certifications from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre. Her core strengths lie in driving training excellence, improving service standards, and fostering inclusive, performance-driven cultures.

Alka is a learner for life, who works on creating Learning & Capability Programs through their family foundation – Shubh Arambh Foundation. She has two beliefs — one, philanthropy is a 2-way street as both the philanthropist and the beneficiary gain from each other. Two, the most valuable gift a philanthropist can give is their intentional time. I have gone through many roles at SVP — Lead Partner, Grants Committee Member – and this has given me great exposure to the social sector, plus a strong philanthropy network.

Alka Rangnekar holds a postgraduate degree in Microbiology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. She taught Microbiology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at Bombay University. After moving to Hong Kong, she qualified with the British Council and went on to teach English as a Foreign Language at the British Council and at Sacred Heart Canossian College, Hong Kong. Currently, she is a student of Vedanta and attends classes on the Bhagavad Gita and other sacred scriptures. She has a keen interest in reading, is an active member of a book club, and enjoys traveling extensively.

Alok Bachhawat is a Director at JB Group, where he leads the Real Estate division and has played a key role in building its Business Centre vertical into one of the leading players in Eastern India. He also supports the Group across its Legal, Accounts, and Finance functions. Alok believes strongly in the values of collaboration and collective action, and is keen to contribute his skills and time through SVP, with a particular interest in Education, Rural Development, and Sports Development. Shradha Bachhawat is an entrepreneur and the founder of XLove, a hand-embroidery venture that creates skill-based livelihood opportunities for women from rural communities. She also runs a Mia by Tanishq jewellery store in Kolkata. A software engineer by education, Shradha is passionate about opportunities for financial independence. entrepreneurship, women's empowerment, skill development, and creating opportunities for financial independence

An alumnus of IIT Delhi and ISB, Alok brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience spanning strategy, operations, and people management across diverse industries. Known for his ability to build high-performing teams and strong, resilient brands, he is deeply committed to fostering inclusive workplace cultures. He believes that sustainable, long-term growth is driven by motivated, diverse teams working within environments that empower innovation and collaboration. Alok is an avid Runner, gym enthuthusiast, loves traveling and meeting new people.

Alok completed his graduation from St. Xavier’s College and simultaneously qualified as a CA in 1986. After that, he joined his family business under “Pan Seeds, “ engaged in Agri seeds production and Marketing Agri seeds. The company supports rural schools by providing infrastructure support, blood donation camps, water recharging initiatives, etc. He enjoys playing golf and traveling.

Amaira Bhandari is a Grade 10 student at Lady Andal School. She enjoys learning new things, exploring creative ideas, and taking on challenges that help her grow. She is particularly interested in design and finding practical solutions to real-world problems. Amaira is excited to learn from new experiences and connect with everyone in the SVP India network

Ambuj has been an SVP India partner with the Bengaluru chapter since 2020 and has been deeply engaged with our mission. Over these 5 years, he has been Chair of the GC, member of GRC and CMC and has worked closely with NGOs such as ACCORD, Rishi Foundation, among others. Professionally, Ambuj brings a unique blend of experience across the private and development sectors, having spent nearly two decades in financial services across North America, the Middle East, and North Africa, in leadership roles spanning strategy, marketing, risk, and finance. Transitioning into the development sector in 2020, he has also had a brief stint as an advisor with GAME for two years. Ambuj is based in Bengaluru and holds a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and an MBA from Pennsylvania State University, USA. He is an alumnus of The Scindia School, Gwalior. Outside of work, he is an avid marathoner and among the select few to complete the prestigious 6 World Marathon Majors. He is a proud husband to Aditi, an educator at Neev Academy, and a father to two children - Saanvi and Shivank.

Amita Maheshwari is a senior HR professional with 30+ years of experience. The Economic Times named her ""ET Prime HR leader of the Year 2021"" and Business World named her ""Most Influential Women in HR 2022"". Amita has been closely associated with development sector and Was on the board of Care India. Her last role was with Kedaara Capital, as MD & Operating Director– Talent, leading HR & OD initiatives across existing and new portfolio companies. Her focus has been to diversify and upgrade the talent to drive growth by defining the right HR and talent strategy, attracting the best and diverse talent from across industries and globe and championing D&I. An engineer from NIT, Patna, Amita has a Master's in HR from XLRI, Jamshedpur. Sanjeev Maheshwari has a very deep and rich 25 years experience in the Executive Search and Selection sector. He has learnt the ropes of business with ABC Consultants and Boyden International and now for last 10 years he is filling Senior / Top Level vacancies at rFactor Consultants.. He is an Engineer from IIT-BHU and a Management Graduate from XLRI. He is strong on developing and implementing people focused processes and systems. He is passionate about environment protection and sustainability.

Amitabh Jaipuria is a business and corporate leader with over 34 years of leadership experience with GE, Pepsico, Monsanto, Reliance Jio, Quess and UDS. At present he is the CEO of Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP). AIP is a peer network set up by philanthropists for philanthropists to support their giving efforts towards helping them Give More, Give Sooner and Give Better. Nina Elavia Jaipuria is a business professional with 3 decades of experience in Media, FMCG, Services, Marketing & Advertising. In her last role she was the Business Head - Hindi & Kids TV Network (Colors & Nickelodeon India) at Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd. We have been Partners with SVP for the past 8 years and believe that SVP has provided us a great foundational platform for our philanthropic journey. SVP has given us the opportunity to learn about various sectors and to get actively involved in the various aspects of giving such as Grant making, Reviews, Fund Raising, Etc

Amita, who served as the Chairperson of the Mumbai Chapter of SVP India from September 2019 - March 2023, has worked in the philanthropy and non-profit space for over 25 years. After working in rural India with handloom weavers for several years, she spent eight years at GiveIndia, building the Mumbai Marathon fundraising event and working extensively on their retail fundraising website. Amita also served as the Chairperson of the Mumbai chapter for three years, contributing immensely to building the chapter and meeting philanthropic goals. Additionally, she sits on The Mohan Dayal Charitable Hospital board in Pardi, Gujarat, and the Advisory Council of Antarang Foundation. She is part of the Communications Team at St. Jude India Childcare Centres. Amita enjoys traveling, experimenting in the kitchen, and visiting museums and art galleries in her free time.

Amita, is the Director at Pan Seeds Private Limited. Additionally, she, along with her husband, have been partners at SVP since 2022. Focusing on Future Hope’s initiatives, she has been constantly guiding and mentoring the organisation towards their goal to strengthen the organisation's fundraising capacity, along with providing various opportunities for the students to have enriching exposures. Amita's purpose in life is multifaceted, involving both her professional responsibilities and her philanthropic endeavours. While her primary role lies within the corporate sphere, her association with SVP reflects a commitment to giving back to society and supporting initiatives aimed at social welfare and development.

Amit Chopra is a transformative leader with a strong track record in revenue and profitability growth across diverse markets. He excels in strategy execution, team leadership, and customer experience. His career highlights include successful acquisitions and turnarounds in various industries, particularly Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, and Chemicals. Leading large teams, Amit fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, meritocracy, and diversity. He has received notable recognition, such as being named ""One of the most promising business leaders of Asia"" by the Economic Times and ""One of the best leaders during Crisis"" by Great Place to Work. Under his guidance, Thermo Fisher garnered awards like ""Healthcare company of the year"", ""Biotech Company of the year"" and Best workplaces for women, by The Economic Times. Committed to philanthropy, Amit played a pivotal role in India's COVID-19 response by scaling up testing and vaccination efforts. He has also been a Rotary Club member for two decades, actively supporting the Rotary Foundation.

Amit and Shweta were born and raised in New Delhi and met during their undergrad at SRCC, Delhi University in the mid-1990s. They both went on to do an MBA and pursued corporate careers. Having spent 7 years living in Singapore and travelling to over 30 countries together, both have social consciousness towards the quality of life of an average Indian, and the desire to do their small bit. Amit is currently the Country Head of Hines, and Shweta is experimenting with various ideas after they became empty nesters in 2023.