Meet our Community

Saket has dedicated a decade to Round Table India, raising funds to build classrooms for underprivileged children on the outskirts of Kolkata. Currently, he seeks new opportunities in philanthropy. He balances his professional life in the shipping and logistics sector with his family - his wife Anushree, and their two children, Avishi and Advay. Passionate about making a difference, Saket is committed to creating a positive change in his community. On the philanthropic front, Saket aims to support children through 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.

Salil has had over 30 years of corporate work life, largely in the areas of Corporate and Investment Banking at Axis Capital, Axis Bank and Enam Group. His last corporate stint was as JMD & Co-CEO of Axis Capital. Since 2024, Salil has pivoted to the Social space – he is an active Advisory Board Member and Director at Desh Apnayen Sahayog Foundation, set up by Vallabh Bhanshali of Enam Group. In addition, he takes up select value-creation advisory assignments for Indian Promoters/Corporates. Salil is a Computer Engineer from VJTI and an MBA from IIM Lucknow. He is an active runner, having run more than 40 half-marathons over the last 15 years.

Salman Babukhan is a third-generation entrepreneur and Chairman of Babukhan Enterprises, a heritage business group with roots in pre-Independence India. Over the past three decades, he has transformed the group into a dynamic enterprise spanning real estate, education, and philanthropy, employing close to 1,000 people and educating more than 5,000 students through its network of K–12 schools. Through the Babukhan Family Office, Salman drives strategic investments in real estate, technology, healthcare, and longevity, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. An Alum of Harvard OPM, he collaborates globally to advance meaningful growth. His philanthropic vision, realized through the Human Development Trust, established by his Father has benefitted over one million people, reinforcing his belief in living life in crescendo—serving, learning, and innovating.

Sameer is the Chairperson of the Panama Group, a business group that works in real estate as well as renewable energy and believes deeply in the preservation of the environment and sustainable development. This also happens to be his business mantra.

Sameer Wagle is a senior Private Equity professional with over 25 years of experience across sectors like Healthcare, Consumer & Technology. He has worked across both Indian (GVFL, AHF) and International platforms (Vertex, Nomura). He has extensive portfolio management experience working closely with portfolio companies in their growth journey in areas like strategy, BD, recruitment & fundraising. He has been personally involved in initiatives on Impact Investing (Aavishkaar) & Public Policy (Takshashila). He also has exposure to Angel Investing through Angel networks. He is an Engineer, MBA and holds CFA charter from the CFA Institute. He also has done programs in Health from Takshashila Institute and PHFI

Samiron Ghoshal is a seasoned digital transformation and leadership advisory expert with over 30 years of global experience across consulting, technology, and executive search. A former Managing Partner at IBM and Global Technology Partner at EY, he has led large-scale business transformation across APAC, Europe, and India. Currently, he serves as Senior Advisor and Head of Technology & Professional Services at Odgers Berndtson India, advising boards and CXOs on digital strategy, leadership succession, and organizational design. An IIT Roorkee and XLRI alumnus, Samiron also pursues his passion for art as a practicing visual artist.

Samir has over 40 years of exprience in the areas of Custom Brokering, Freight Forwarding, Logistic Education, SCM Training and Mentoring. He has recieved many awards and submitted numerous important papers in various prominent forums. A strategic thinker; Author; Influencer; Tedx speaker; Father of 2 wonderful daughters; with an entrepreneurial knack for spotting opportunities – he is one of the prime movers of logistic education & SCM training in India. As his professional payback, he wants to ensure Supply Chain and Logistics have social adequacy as careers on par with being a doctor, engineer or lawyer etc.

Sanchita is the Chief People Officer at Pizza Hut Restaurants Asia Pacific. She has 25 years of experience leading the Human Resource function across industries, including GE Capital and GE Healthcare, Titan, and Techbooks. Sanchita has managed different geographies across business cycles and currently lives in Singapore. She has a Masters from the Delhi School of Social Work. Sanchita is passionate about building Capability to fuel business results, driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and championing the organizational Purpose and Culture. Sanchita currently lives in Singapore and transcends geographical barriers to give back to her country through philanthropic engagements in India.

Sandeep is a volunteer with several NGOs, including Piramal Foundation for Education. His areas of interest within the space are disability, livelihood and women's empowerment.

Sandeep is an Industry voice in Technology and Marketing, with extensive experience in FMCG, Media, and Technology sectors. Currently dedicated to teaching and consulting in the Strategy and Startup domains, Sandeep is also committed to understanding the Development Sector in India through volunteer work with SVP. Additionally, Sandeep is an avid triathlete and music enthusiast.

Sandeep has expressed an interest in improving healthcare access, STEM education for women, women’s entrepreneurship, scholarships and skill development. Further professional biography to be confirmed from his approved welcome profile.

Sandhya Vasudevan is also a Strategic External Partnerships and Funding Committee Member at SVP India. She currently serves as a Governor on the Board of IIIT, Delhi; a strategic advisory and Business Management Consultant with several start-ups - including one from Israel. She has been a Global leader with Deutsche Bank, Thomson Reuters, AXA / Guardian Royal Exchange, and the TVS Group. Her experience of over three decades covers Financial Services; Off-Shoring / Shared Services; Operations; Technology; Risk, Regulatory Governance; Strategy, Innovation & Digitalisation, and Social Impact initiatives across India and Asia Pac. Strategy, innovation, business transformation, and digitalization have been part of Sandhya's remit throughout her career. Sandhya has been personally committed to social causes, both professionally and personally. At Deutsche Bank, she established the CSR program and was an active sponsor of various NGOs cutting across education, healthcare, and environmental issues. She was a NASSCOM Foundation Trustee and the CSR Chair with Swiss Re. She is a Core Committee member of Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research center. Sandhya has a Master's in History; Marketing is an Independent Director with IOD and the Ministry of Corp Affairs. She is involved with Sonders Connect, which supports women start-ups, and AnitaB.org advisory body supporting women in technology. She is also a member of the Young President's Organisation Gold & TiE Bangalore.

Sandip is a pioneering entrepreneur and global business leader—Founder of Carson Business Consulting, Managing Director of Litmus World, and Director at COPC Inc. He also founded Customer First Services, one of India’s earliest CRM companies, which was later acquired by Aegis. As Global CEO of Aegis (2012–2018), Sandip played a defining role in scaling the organization into a USD 1 billion global enterprise operating across 13 countries. A respected thought leader, writer, and speaker, Sandip brings deep expertise in building purpose-driven, high-impact organizations. We are delighted to welcome Sandip Sen to our philanthropy journey.

Sangeeta has dedicated over 30 years to leading impactful social sector projects through the Rotary Club, with a focus on girl child education, women’s welfare, and vocational training. She has also contributed to the social service initiatives of the Presidency Club and actively participated in the Book Bank Project of the Rajasthan Youth Association. Beyond her philanthropic efforts, Sangeeta is a passionate supporter of emerging talent in the music industry. In addition to her social work, Sangeeta founded Sixth Sense, an upscale brand specializing in natural dried flower arrangements, potpourris, home décor, and artifacts. Over its 10-year span, Sixth Sense became a premier brand in its space, and Sangeeta successfully exited the venture to focus on her personal life. Sangeeta’s hobbies include playing the guitar, singing, painting, and swimming. She treasures spending quality time with her grandchildren, embracing a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.

Sangita Singh is a Lead Partner at SVP. She is a global business leader with 30 years of experience in the technology industry. Sangita has worked as the Growth Acceleration Advisor at VIANAI, a Silicon Valley-based start-up, consulting with CIOs & CDOs in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. Before which, she worked at IBM as the General Manager, Global Cloud Business, at Infosys as EVP, Healthcare and Lifesciences, and at Wipro Technologies as Chief Executive -Healthcare and Life Sciences Business Unit. Sangita has been named by Business Today as one of the 30 most powerful women in business for 2014 and 2015. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recognized her as Young Global Leader in 2010 and 50 on Fast Track by India Today in 2010. Sangita is a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the NIT, Durgapur, India.

Sangita is passionate about nonprofit communications and is experienced with developing content/stories to build support and visibility for causes. In the past, she has managed content development/strategy for clients at The PRactice, volunteered on the PR team of Morris Habitat for Humanity (based in New Jersey in the US), and worked as a freelance journalist. Sangita has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing as well as an MBA from The University of Toledo in Ohio.

Sanjay Challa is a dynamic and results-driven entrepreneurial executive with a robust background in eCommerce, technology, and operations. He leads cross-functional teams to initiate and execute complex projects, consistently delivering within budget and time constraints while optimizing resource utilization. His expertise extends to analyzing data and generating actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.Sanjay has a proven track record in the start-up ecosystem, with significant accomplishments in IT, eCommerce, real estate, and retail sectors. A few of his start-ups have been acquired by publicly traded companies and private organizations.

Sanjay currently serves as a Partner and CIO at Chrys Capital. Over his 25+ years of work expereince, he has been instrumental in leading several high-profile investments and has also worked extensively on managing exits for Chrys Capital. He currently serves on the Boards of Hero Fincorp, GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Infogain, Intas Pharmaceuticals, and has previously served on the boards of several other companies such as KPIT Technologies, LiquidHub, and Shriram Transport Finance Company.

Sanjay Manohar is an MBA from the Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tiruchirapalli, and an alumnus of the Rashtriya Military School, Bangalore. He is retired since 2022. His last corporate position was Managing Director, McAfee India. Prior to McAfee, he was with Akamai for seven years. During his time there, he held positions in the Asia Pacific theatre of operations as MD & VP, Greater China, APJ VP of Carrier/Telecoms business unit, and global head of mid-market sales. Prior to Akamai, he was in leadership roles at Oracle, Dell, Cabletron and Digital Equipment. He started his career in Wipro in 1991. Sanjay is a keen cyclist, badminton player and trekker. His interests are in art, theatre, and military history. The social issues closest to his heart are gender issues and poverty alleviation.

Sanjay, a business postgraduate from Wharton, has 28 years of corporate experience in senior leadership position across several FMCG brands such as Marico and Pepsico. He is now setting up his own entrepreneurial venture by acquiring small-scale businesses and scaling them up to their full potential.

Sanjay is the Co Founder, Executive Vice President and Member of the Board of Indegene Pvt Ltd; a company offering research and development and management services to healthcare and pharmaceutical enterprises, since 2002. Prior to that, he was Venture Manger at Antfactory Pvt Ltd, a venture capital firm and Executive Director at Kopran Laboratories Pvt Ltd. He was also visiting professor for Biomedical Engineering at IIT Bombay for several years. Sanjay has a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay (1985), an MS in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio (1987) and a PHD in Biomedical Engineering from the The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore (1992). Sanjay has had a desire to engage in philanthropy and was propelled by his elder daughter who is a Team Lead at Dasra to make the plunge. He has raised funds in the past through the Mumbai Marathon for Salaam Bombay Foundation and reading to the visually impaired as a volunteer at National Association for the Blind. Sanjay loves long distance running and cooking. He relishes Mediterranean and street food, listens to Classic Rock and Indian Classical, watches crime thrillers and historical fictional movies and enjoys authors such as Amitav Ghosh and PG Wodehouse.

Sanjeevani is a committed philanthropist and the driving force behind the Brahmi Seva Dham Trust, a charitable initiative rooted in compassion and service. She has dedicated her life to uplifting women, particularly widows and single mothers with children under the age of 18, by ensuring they have access to essential groceries, healthcare, and educational support for their children. Under her leadership, the trust has also extended its services to numerous hospitals, providing food and necessities to poor and needy patients, thereby building a legacy of care, dignity, and empowerment for the underserved.