Meet our Community

Devang is a creative storyteller with a background in advertising, having graduated from the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune. His early career took him through exciting roles as a Copywriter at Law and Kenneth, Dentsu Communications, and Idyabooster in Mumbai, where he honed his craft in words. Life’s twists inspired Devang to pick up a camera, and today he uses his lens to create visuals that go beyond ordinary narratives—capturing stories that resonate deeply. A passionate sports enthusiast and player, Devang is always ready to hit the courts. He’s a die-hard fan of the G.O.A.T Roger Federer, with a love for films, food, Manchester United, travel, and reading. His photography portfolio spans a diverse range of brands including Esha Sethi Thirani, Basically Sui, Megha Garg, Mahi Calcutta, Poonam Kasera, Deepak and Madhu, The Tea Shelf, Biskfarm, Pranvya, MallCom, and The India Story. Rooted in a family tradition of kindness and giving, Devang’s journey of mentorship and social impact began early and grew through experiences with The Greenbatti Project, an internship with the Support Foundation in Mumbai, and continues today with SVP.

Mr. Devendra Surana, a Kolkatan has done his schooling from Don Bosco & MBA from Bond University (Aus). He is currently pursuing the OPM Program at Harvard Business School. He gradually started building his PET packaging business and today 'Magpet' is among the top 5 PET converters in India. It is the largest in Eastern India and they have strong growth plans and is being completely managed by professionals. His current and past engagements with philanthropy have been towards contributing to NGO's via CSR and also in a personal capacity to beneficiaries directly.

Devina is the founder and creative director of the sustainable clothing brand, StudioModa India - a part of the Salarpuria group of companies. Born and educated in Chennai, she moved to Kolkata after her marriage. A design enthusiast and nature lover, she strives to be responsible and conscious in all her endeavours . Devina is mother to twins Vidhika and Avyaan, 6 years old. She would like to inculcate the habit of giving in them from the very beginning. Devina grew up with the belief that “the more you give, the more you get."" She briefly taught at an underprivileged school in Kolkata, which was very humbling - she realised that we can never “give"" too much, that there are way too many people who need our help.

A seasoned business leader and passionate advocate for social impact, Dhanyakumar Chordia brings in over four decades of entrepreneurial excellence and community service to every endeavour. With deep roots in India’s food industry, he successfully led the ‘Pravin Masalewale’ brand to become Western India’s leading spice and pickle house, setting benchmarks in quality and innovation. A trustee of Vanarai, one of Pune’s most respected NGOs focused on environment and water conservation, he mentors emerging entrepreneurs, strengthens systems and processes in mission-led ventures, and champions sustainable practices such as natural farming. Working with SVP, his goal is to channel this blend of corporate acumen and grassroots commitment into meaningful service.

Dharmesh brings over 28 years of experience in the IT and services industry and serves as an Executive Director at Dynacons Systems & Solutions Ltd.. He leads the company’s technology and services initiatives, with extensive experience in building scalable IT infrastructure and driving strategic business transformation.

Dhirajj Choraria is an experienced CFO and Board Member with expertise in global finance leadership, corporate governance, and strategic transformation. A Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, he has successfully established and scaled Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and shared services into high-performing global hubs. His strengths include finance transformation, global operations, FP&A, compliance, and cash optimization. He focuses on digital innovation, automation, operational excellence, and building future-ready finance teams. As a Board Member, he contributes to business strategy, risk management, governance, and long-term value creation.

After more than 25 years in the corporate sector, Dhiraj has embarked on an entrepreneurial journey to make a positive impact in the wealth tech space. With an educational background in Engineering from UCE,Burla (now VSSUT Burla, Odisha), and an MBA from IIM Calcutta (1994 batch), Dhiraj has had the privilege of working in marquee IT services organizations such as Infosys, Dell, and Capgemini. Deepali has been an entrepreneur in the education sector since 2002. Her organization partners with over 300 schools, providing comprehensive solutions in assessment, curriculum design, learning, teacher transformation, and student counseling. Having lived in different parts of India during their childhood, Dhiraj and Deepali have now made Bangalore their home. They are signatories to the 'Living My Promise' pledge since 2021 and have been actively involved in the social sector since then.

Dilip is a Partner with EY Consulting. A senior business leader with over 25 years of experience in IT services delivery and sales, with a strong focus on banking and capital markets. He is recognised for building strategic client partnerships, driving revenue growth, scaling businesses and leading large transformation programs. Asha has a rich background in IT Services and currently works with Infosys in Pune. An extremely humble individual ,she is deeply moved by social issues around us. They have two wonderful boys , Pranav and Adhrit. Their elder son, Pranav, is based in Melbourne, Australia, where he works with an AI startup, and the younger son, Adhrit, is currently studying at The Montessary Academy in Pune. They have joined the SVP family to contributing through theirnexperience, capabilities, and knowledge.

Dipal is passionate about biodiversity conservation and community-led environmental action. Through her work at Naturefuture, she has been actively supporting and amplifying grassroots conservation efforts across the country, while fostering greater awareness and engagement around sustainability and nature stewardship.

Dipesh completed his chemical engineering from SRM college and is an MBA from Symbiosis, Pune. He currently serves as Joint Managing Director at Kanchi Karpooram Limited. Dipesh has been involved with Rotary & Roundtables and is very passionate about education and healthcare for girl child. He enjoys playing cricket and has represented his school as well as college in tournaments

Dipika brings over 14 years of experience across global banking and social impact. Her professional journey spans investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, followed by purpose-driven work in gender equity and financial literacy. At Buzz Women, she has been designing and facilitating programs that help corporate women reimagine their relationship with money - shifting from scarcity to abundance - and leading a seven-month leadership cohort for changemakers in India. Beyond work, Dipika is an avid reader, passionate about sustainability, and enjoys exploring new cultures through solo travel adventures. As CEO of SVP - Bengaluru Chapter, Dipika will focus on strengthening the philanthropy ecosystem and deepening collective impact.

Divesh Manik joined the SVP family a year ago through his wife Pooja. He holds a postgraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and brings 15 years of professional experience to his role in R&D at Michelin Tires, India. Outside of work, Divesh enjoys spending quality time with his energetic 4-year-old daughter. When he finds spare moments, he indulges his passion for the outdoors, whether it's going for a solo run, swimming, or socializing with friends.

Divya is currently an Executive Director in Wealth Management Operations at Morgan Stanley, India. She is a seasoned professional in the financial services industry with over 25 years’ experience in Banking and Insurance domains across multiple geographies. Divya is passionate about Philanthropy and Diversity & Inclusion. She actively leads and supports initiatives furthering these causes within and outside the organisation. She has a Bachelors and Masters in Pharmacy from BITS, Pilani and an MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Toledo, Ohio.

As the President of Hope Foundation and Research Centre, a Public Charitable Trust promoted by the FINOLEX Group, Aruna has the distinct honour of being instrumental in contributing to the socio-economic landscape of Ratnagiri through their educational initiative – Finolex Academy of Management and Technology, (FAMT), espousing the cause of providing quality professional education to the youth through International Institute of Information Technology, (I2IT), Pune and foster research and development through the Pralhad P Chhabria Research Center (PPCRC), Pune. She is also passionate about art and literature (Director – India Business Literature Festival (IBLF)), social initiatives like contributing towards environment protection and women empowerment.

Ashish is a senior consultant Medical Oncologist and Co-Founder of M|O|C Cancer Care & Research Centre, with over 20 years of experience in oncology. He is recognised for advancing accessible, evidence-based cancer care and is actively involved in clinical research, patient advocacy, and innovation in oncology.

Dr Harsha was born into a modest family in a small town in India, where she was raised by teacher parents who instilled in her a deep commitment to service and social responsibility. She holds an MPhil and PhD in Reproductive Physiology from Gujarat University and brings over 25 years of experience in rural development across multiple states in India. Her work has centered on women’s health, empowerment, and education. She served as a Research Coordinator with the BAIF Development Research Foundation,, and is a founding member of Akshara – Equal Access to Opportunity, an outreach initiative of the Mahindra United World College of India. Driven by the belief that education must go beyond textbooks to truly transform lives, Harsha established Anubhuti Social Empowerment & Educational Foundation, a Section 25A non-profit organization. Anubhuti focuses on providing life-enriching educational and empowerment programs, particularly for underserved communities, with an emphasis on holistic development and lifelong learning."

Dr. Maneka Vig, is a dentist by qualification and completed her Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. She Co-founded her own clinical practice and later spearheaded the operations for a branch of one of India’s largest dental chains. She is passionate about evidence-based medical writing and its practical applications.

A Professor at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus in the field of Computer Science, Machine Learning & Wireless networks, Dr Manik is a Graduate from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh & a Post Graduate from IIT Delhi. She worked for 7 years in the Industry in India with CDot & Motorola before pursuing her PhD from Queen Mary University London and since then has had various research and post doctoral stints at UCL, Southbank University & now at BITS Hyderabad. Mother to two lovely girls, she is passionate about women's empowerment and STEM education.

Dr. Nandakishore is a distinguished Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as Clinical Director & Chief Surgeon for Obesity & Diabetes Surgery at KIMS Livlife Hospitals, Hyderabad, and Managing Director of Livlife Hospitals Pvt Ltd. He holds the qualifications MBBS, MD, DABS, FASMBS, and FIBC, and brings with him an exceptional academic background — having completed his General Surgery Residency at Cornell University, New York, followed by two Fellowships at the University of Texas, Dallas, in Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery and Gastrointestinal & Endocrine Surgery respectively. He is also a former Member of the Medical Council of India and currently serves as President-Elect of the Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI). Beyond the operating theatre, Dr. Nandakishore is a passionate public health advocate. He is the founder of several impactful initiatives including India's Biggest Weight Loss Challenge, As A Matter of Fat, and Say Yes to Health — all aimed at driving sustainable lifestyle transformation across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He is accompanied in life by his wife Ratna Dukkipati, son Avinash Dukkipati, and daughter Miya Dukkipati. I have long admired SVP’s dedication to support multiple initiatives and NGO s. and I would welcome the opportunity to explore how my professional background and current roles could support SVP’s mission.

Neepa is an author and social development specialist with over two decades of experience. She is the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at CESC Limited, where she has developed a diverse CSR portfolio encompassing health, education, child protection, environment, women's empowerment, and water. Neepa has built business synergy, formed partnerships, and created robust systems for measuring results. She holds a PhD in Public Administration, an MBA in Human Resources Management, a Gold Medal in MA Archaeology and Heritage Management from GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi, and First Class First in BA History (Honours) from Presidency College, Kolkata. Neepa has been actively engaging with the SVP team and NGOs, guiding them through the onboarding process of NGOs with the best potential.

Dr. Nicola Pawar, a medical doctor and Ph.D. from Philipps-University Marburg, has made Pune her home since 1992. She is a Trustee and Secretary at Maher, an NGO supporting destitute women, children, and men, where she also leads international fundraising and mentors foreign volunteers. She serves on the Executive Committee of Alliance Française de Pune and is a Director at Metachem Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd. and Ajay Syscon Pvt. Ltd. Her husband, Jayant Pawar, founded Solaris, a fitness and sports club. They have two children—Jonas, who is involved in the family business, and Tabea, a cultural anthropology graduate based in the Netherlands.