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Sanjeev is a senior global people and organizational transformation leader with deep experience designing human?centered systems for complex, mission?driven institutions. His work sits at the intersection of people, technology, and culture, helping organizations translate strategy into lived employee experience at scale. Across leadership roles in the international development and humanitarian sectors, including the World Bank Group and Mercy Corps, Sanjeev has led enterprise HR strategy, digital people platforms, and shared?services operating models supporting large, globally distributed workforces across North America, Asia, and Africa. He brings a systems?thinking approach to organizational design, aligning structures, processes, and technology to strengthen trust, resilience, and institutional effectiveness. His focus is on building scalable, well?governed people practices that enable organizations to sustain impact while remaining adaptive in complex and rapidly changing environments.

Sanjeev is an alumnus of IIM Bangalore and had an extensive 23-year career with the ICICI Group. During this period, he held various key positions in corporate banking, spanning retail banking, treasury, structured finance, and mortgage sectors, and last served as Co-Head of the Private Equity Capital of ICICI Venture. Subsequently, he made a significant transition into the not-for-profit sector, where he established the Grant Life Cycle Management function at Tata Trust, a renowned philanthropic organization in India.

Sanjiva is an accomplished business leader experienced in driving profitable operational models in competitive sectors like Retail, FMCG and Telecom. With nearly a decade of CXO experience, he has built award-winning CSR models and industry collaborations in the livelihood space. He has held leadership opportunities over three decades at Tata teleservices, Reliance Retail, Subhiksha Retail, LabourNet Services and Cargill Foods. Sanjiva is a Chemical Engineer and holds an MBA from IRMA and has extensive experience in the development sector, focusing on high-impact, sustainable development models. he has collaborated with large MNCs, providing job-ready skilled employees and has worked at the intersection of industry and education. Sanjiva is a health enthusiast and an avid long-distance runner.

Sanjiv set up the Egon Zehnder India practice in 1995 and played a crucial role in establishing the firm as a market leader in the executive search space. In 1985 Sanjiv co-founded a Chartered Accountancy and management consulting firm, Sachar Vasudeva and Associates, and co-founded the executive search firm Direct Impact. Before that, Sanjiv handled the finance function for the Indo-Japanese joint venture SRF Nippondenso (Denso) and was a management consultant with A F Ferguson (now part of Deloitte). Sanjiv is on the boards of HDFC Bank and KDDL Chandigarh (the holding company of Ethos Watches). He is the Chief Mentor at Huddle, an incubator in Gurgaon. Sanjiv has been a CMC member at SVP and a Lead Partner for Saajha. Sanjiv has served as the Chairperson of the Delhi NCR Chapter of SVP India from 2020 - 2022

Sankarnarayan embarked on a notable journey upon retiring from his three-decade tenure at HDFC Ltd in 2022. Transitioning from the corporate world, he found a new purpose in serving underprivileged families through Rotary India, focusing on providing essential funds for health, education and more. Sankarnarayan is a BSC, Physics graduate, Diploma in Computer programming & Master in Management studies. His professional trajectory began at Asian Paints, where he honed his skills as a software developer. In 1991, he transitioned to HDFC as software engineer. During his tenure at HDFC apart from application development he took on responsibilities in managing IT infrastructure, IS Security and compliance. He was also managing Infrastructure and IS Security for Hdfc AMC and Hdfc sales. He retired as Sr.GM- Information Technology.

Sanket Shah is the Founder and MD of NS Global, a USA-India tax advisory firm. He is a qualified CA from India and a New York Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to founding NS Global, he worked for over 9 years in Manhattan with one of the USA’s top CPA and advisory firms. He regularly conducts seminars to bring awareness of US tax regulations affecting Non-resident and Resident Indians.

Sapna is a Director at Kusumgar Corporates Pvt. Ltd, leading the process excellence function. She is parent to her adorable kids, Sia, age 16 and Sanay, age 13. She is passionate about quantum physics and is currently also interested in behavioural science as applied to management. She is a nature lover and enjoys outdoor adventure activities.

Sarada is an ed-tech entrepreneur passionate about transforming K12 education to address skills and learning gaps, helping children reach their full potential. With a Master’s in Computer Engineering from UIUC and a Bachelor’s from Andhra University, she has over 20 years of experience launching products at tech companies like Bell Labs, Cisco, and Lucent Technologies. After moving back to India, Sarada and her husband built the country’s first platinum-rated green home, sparking their journey into cleantech which led to heading the product development at Blaze automation, an IoT company. Sarada also co-authored a children's book celebrating Indian women role models. At SVP Hyderabad, she is eager to collaborate with others to create positive social change.

Sarah Berry, a seasoned communications and social impact professional with over 30 years of experience across public diplomacy, education, advocacy, and the development sector. Formerly with the Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi, Sarah now works as an independent consultant and has supported over 25 NGOs in the areas of communications, partnerships, and external affairs. She has authored 700 plus articles across leading publications, led the Diplomatic Page at The Statesman, and contributed to high-impact white papers on public health, technology, and workforce inclusion. A multilingual professional and Paul Harris Fellow, Sarah also brings deep intercultural insight, board-level experience, and a long-standing commitment to education, women’s empowerment, disability inclusion and animal welfare.

Saranya Vel is a graduate in Computer Applications from Stella Maris College in Chennai and has a Masters in International Business from GRD College, Coimbatore. Saranya actively leads the CSR arm of Beroe, a 1,000+ employee business analytics company that she co-promotes with her husband, Vel. In addition, she is the Director of her family’s forge arm. In the past, Saranya has worked with The Hindu on their flood relief efforts. In the development sector space, Saranya is passionate about health, education and the inclusion of the differently abled. In her free time, she likes reading, playing badminton and travelling.

Saravanan holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering and is the Managing Director at Riyara Trading, a material distribution business. Saravanan’s interest in philanthropy stems from a deep desire to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of others. He wants to channel his passion for making a difference and leave a lasting, positive legacy. Saravanan is a part of Rotary Club of Chennai. He has contributed and helped build drinking water facilities for a village near Mahabalipuram His hobbies are travelling, swimming and angling.

Saravanan Kesavan is the Dean of the BITS School of Management, Mumbai. Growing up in Chennai, he spent countless hours in his father’s retail store that ultimately led to his passion for retail research in his doctoral studies and beyond. He moved to US more than 25 years back before recently returning to India. He teaches retail operations and digital operations for MBA students. He worked for several years at i2 Technologies, where he helped clients deal with supply chain management issues. He has worked with a number of companies including the Gap, USAA, Lowes, Belk, Texas Instruments and Kroger. He received his doctorate in technology and operations management from Harvard Business School. He also has master’s and bachelor’s degrees in engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and IIT Madras, India, respectively. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, going to gym, and listening to music.

Sarika Naik is the Group Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and a member of the Group Executive Committee at Capgemini, leading its global agenda across sustainability, social impact and responsible innovation. With over two decades of experience across ESG, digital transformation, strategic marketing and enterprise change, she has driven initiatives spanning climate action, digital inclusion, skilling and employee engagement. A Six Sigma Black Belt and strategic leader, Sarika brings expertise in stakeholder engagement, governance and large-scale programme execution. She is passionate about sustainable growth, inclusive leadership and responsible technology, with a leadership approach rooted in clarity, empathy and collaboration.

Sashi Rajamani as one of the founding members of SVP Bengaluru has served as GC & GRC Chair, CMC member, Strategic External Partnerships & Funding Committee Member, and a Lead Partner. She has engaged with various SVP investess specialising across verticals in different capacities. In the last 10 years she has worked with Hand in Hand, TIDE, Sahaja Organics, India Rising Trust, Samarthanam Trust for Disabled, Mitti, Youth4Jobs, ATREE, ACCORD, Vihaan and Project Tarasha. As a managing trustee of Konrai Foundation she has deeper engagement in the education and disability vertical and works with more than 20 NGOs in her personal capacity. She also manages Sarani, a platform for promoting performing arts in the Greater Whitefield area. Sashi has two decades of experience working for Corporates (Wipro, TCS, CSC and Altimetric) in business enablement, business development and global delivery roles. As a COO for VMEF she developed a digital platform for SHG operations and strategy for holistic development of villages. She also worked on bringing Da Vinci Robotic Technologies to leading hospitals in India and created a cloud platform for surgeons across the globe to share their techniques and best practices and provide real time assistance during surgery.

Sashrika Agarwal is the Founder of Buzz Buzz Baby, a premium multi-brand baby and maternity concept store in Kolkata. An entrepreneur at heart, she has built the brand with a vision of offering thoughtfully curated products for mothers and babies. Beyond her entrepreneurial journey, Sashrika is an avid traveller, fitness enthusiast, and creative enthusiast. Passionate about giving back to society, she looks forward to contributing her time and ideas as part of the SVP India community. Rashmi Goel, a homemaker known for her warmth and empathy. She enjoys cooking, staying active through the gym and pilates, and shares a deep commitment to giving back to society.

Satya & Sangeeta hold an MBA from University of Florida and cofounded Sulekha.com, India’s leading digital consumer brand and technology platform for local services, connecting millions of users with local service SMEs. Satya is on the Board of United Way (Chennai) and a Charter Member of TiE Chennai. Satya enjoys playing tennis & chess, writing, drumming and translating Urdu poetry. He has recently published Alfaaz ki Mehfil , a curation of his translations of 200+ select Urdu couplets. Sangeeta’s interests are singing, dancing and investing.

Satyapreethi Gadde is a homemaker who assists with the family business part-time. She previously worked in technology QA at Acxiom Corporation. She holds an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and serves as a Director at Novel Logitech. She enjoys painting and traveling.

Shachi Maheshwari is an Executive Leadership Coach and Chartered Accountant who works closely with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams to align people, performance, and business outcomes. She specializes in Leadership transformation, Organizational alignment, and Decision-making clarity for promoters & leadership teams. Her work bridges the gap between numbers and human behavior, helping businesses unlock growth not just through strategy, but through better leadership and sharper execution.

Shalini manages equity investments and is a homemaker. She and Vivek have a daughter, Samriddhi, and a son, Sambbhav. On the philanthropy side, she is committed to making an impact in empowering women, livelihoods, and supporting children in need through various initiatives with SVP.

Shalini Jindal is a CA and has done her B.Com from SRCC. She is a certified holistic health coach from International Institute of Wellness Professionals- USA and is a member of the UK Health Coach Association. She has earlier worked with KPMG in their tax advisory domain and Maersk in the Accounting and Crewing strategy. She now works on advising clients on disease reversal through holistic approach using principles of functional nutrition, ayurveda and emotional intelligence.

Shalini is the founder of n(able) Solutions an Executive Coaching firm and is associated with CCL-APAC(Centre for Creative Leadership), WBECS(World Business Executive Coach Summit) and UN World Food Program as Coach and Leadership Facilitator. She is also the founder of n(able) Change, a civil society initiative for social change with a focus on gender parity, safety and adult literacy. Shalini coaches leaders and teams in leading corporates and non profits in Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Transitions and Change Management and Leadership Growth.?She has a background in Organizational Psychology, a Postgraduate Certification in Education and is a PCC (Professional Certified Coach) accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

Shamina Azeez has done her specialisation in Biochemistry & Nutraceuticals. She currently works at the Division of Basic Sciences, ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore. She is presently working on the biochemical and molecular biology aspects of flowering in mango. She has also completed her PhD.

Shantanu is a marketer and business leader who has spent three decades in Consumer Products and Media. In his last Corporate role, he was CEO of Pidilite Consumer Products. Prior to Pidilite, he worked for 10 years at Hindustan Times / HT Media, as a Business Head across both the Print and the Digital businesses, and more than 15 years with Reckitt Benckiser in India, at the Global HQ in the UK, and in Europe. In his last assignment at Reckitt, Shantanu was the Marketing Director of the RB Business in Portugal. Shantanu is now a Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Ashoka University, and an Operating Partner at The Convergence Foundation, a grant-making social incubator in India’s development sector, as well as a mentor to digital start-ups, all with a view to leveraging his experience and learnings in corporate life to create impact at scale. Shantanu is an Engineering graduate from IIT-Kharagpur, and a postgraduate in Management from IIM-Calcutta; he also completed an Advanced Management Programme at the Saïd Business School, Oxford University.