Mr. Rajiv Mittal
Chairman & Managing Director
VA TECH WABAG
As Chairman & Managing Director of VA TECH WABAG Ltd., a pure-play Indian multinational in water technology, Mr. Rajiv Mittal leads the WABAG Group, with operations spread across 25+ countries. With a distinguished four-decade career in the water industry, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability, helping transform lives worldwide by advancing water security and environmental protection through advanced, innovative, and affordable solutions, in collaboration with governments, industries, and Urban Local Bodies. Mr. Mittal’s strategic leadership is reflected in key corporate milestones, including the Management Buyout of WABAG India in 2005 and the reverse acquisition of the WABAG Group from Siemens in 2007, culminating in the company’s successful public listing in 2010.
Ko Suk-bong
Chief Executive Officer
CERAGEM India Pvt. Ltd.
Ko Suk-bong, CEO of Ceragem India Pvt. Ltd., is a distinguished business leader with over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, consulting, and international management, with a strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. As head of Ceragem India, he has integrated customer-oriented ethical management practices, promoting community health, wellness awareness, and sustainable business growth. His leadership emphasizes local talent development, responsible marketing, and long-term stakeholder value. Drawing on extensive consulting and CEO-network experience, Mr. Ko actively advances socially responsible leadership, ensuring that business success contributes meaningfully to community well-being and inclusive development.
Mr. Deepak Pahwa
Chairman, Pahwa Group and of Bry-Air (Asia) Pahwa Group
Under Deepak Pahwa’s leadership, the group has filed 139 patent applications for 24 new technologies, at national and international level, 84 patents granted already allowed. In 1979, he set up the first company in the group, Arctic India Sales, introducing dehumidification in India. Subsequently, he set-up Bry-Air (Asia), Desiccant Rotors International, Delair India and Technical Drying services. An alumnus of IT-BHU, Mr. Pahwa has been honored with several awards, including the “Leadership Award 2013” by IACC for his dynamic leadership. He was also awarded a “National Award 2011 in Research & Development” in (Medium Enterprise) by MSME, the “IT-BHU Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award 2009-10”, and also the “Entrepreneur Of The Year Award” in 1987 in the SME entrepreneur category.
Mr. Chetan Kapoor
Chief Executive Officer
Tech Mahindra Foundation
Mr Chetan Kapoor is a senior development leader with over twenty-four years of experience in education, skilling, and disability initiatives. After beginning his career in the corporate sector, he transitioned to the development sector, driven by a commitment to serve communities often left behind. As CEO of Tech Mahindra Foundation, he leads over 100 projects across 20 cities, guided by principles of scale, depth, and community ownership. He conceptualised the SMART (Skills-for-Market Training) programme, now one of India’s largest CSR-led urban skilling initiatives. His career spans Pratham, Ummeed Child Development Center, American India Foundation, and Bharti Foundation. He holds an MBA in International Business from IIFT, Delhi.
Mr. Shashi Arora
CEO, Nand Ghar, a flagship initiative of the Anil Agarwal Foundation
Shashi Arora is a business leader with over 35 years of experience across industries including consumer durables, FMCG, telecom, banking, media & entertainment, and now, social impact. He currently serves as the CEO of Nand Ghar, a flagship initiative of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the social impact arm of Vedanta. At Nand Ghar, Shashi leads a transformative effort to empower women and children through modernized anganwadis delivering integrated services in child health & nutrition, early childhood education, and women skilling. An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, with a Gold Medal in Marketing, Shashi brings together strategic vision, operational excellence, and cross-sectoral agility. His corporate journey today finds renewed purpose in the social impact / development sector, where he channels his leadership skills to drive scalable, lasting impact at the grassroot level.
Mr. Jyoti Malhotra
Managing Director, Volvo Car India
Jyoti Malhotra is a veteran of the Indian automobile industry with over two decades of experience. He joined Volvo Car India in 2016 and became Managing Director in 2021, having previously held leadership roles at Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Fiat Auto India. An MBA in Marketing and an engineering graduate, he has also completed executive education at the University of Michigan. Under his leadership, Volvo Car India has accelerated its electrification journey while strengthening its sustainability agenda through the Reverse Project—transforming an urban dump yard into a lush green forest in its first phase and expanding to large-scale tree plantation in the Aravalli region in its second phase—reinforcing the company’s long-term environmental commitment.
Mr. Amit Jain
Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Arkade Developers Ltd.
A second-generation entrepreneur, Mr. Amit Jain is the driving force behind Arkade Developers. Guided by his core belief that “a promise is a promise,” he has built the group’s reputation on trust, integrity, and customer commitment. Since taking over in 2000, he has steered Arkade onto a path of accelerated growth while upholding its founding philosophy of human touch and customer-centricity. His focus spans new project development and strategic land banking. An active member of MCHI-CREDAI and NAREDCO, he contributes meaningfully to industry progress.
Ms. Gayatri Paul
CEO, DLF Foundation
As the leader overseeing the social and charitable mandate of DLF Foundation and its associated trusts, along with the CSR initiatives of the DLF Group, she has played a pivotal role in shaping impactful, scalable, and sustainable development programmes. Under her leadership, transformative initiatives have been launched across education, veterinary healthcare, rural development, community welfare, and environmental sustainability. Key benchmark interventions include developing the CGS Veterinary Hospital and an eco-friendly crematorium in Gurugram. Her contributions included leading the skill development programme, model village cluster development programme and key initiatives in healthcare, environmental, and community development.
Mr. Krishnamurti Singh
Director – Operations Cum Treasurer, Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership
Mr. Krishnamurti Singh is the Director–Operations and Treasurer at CSRL and a founding member who conceived and established the Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership. With over two decades of experience in operations, governance, and CSR project execution, he has been instrumental in strengthening CSRL’s residential education model and ensuring quality implementation across centres. He leads a vast organisation comprising over 300 employees across 14 states of the country, overseeing operations, financial governance, and stakeholder coordination. His leadership contributes significantly to student welfare, organisational stability, and long-term sustainability. He has also participated in various national-level conferences and CSR partnership platforms.
Ms. Ratna Viswanathan
Chief Executive Officer, Reach to Teach Foundation
Ratna Viswanathan is a distinguished leader with over 38 years of experience of which two decades were in the Civil Services. A 1987 batch officer of the Indian Audit and Accounts Services, she has a deep understanding of structures, strategy and governance which has held her well both across Government and Non-Government ecosystems. Post her stint with the Civil Services, which she voluntarily relinquished mid-way, she has held leadership roles with organisations such as Oxfam India, VSO, MFIN, UNEP, and UNDP. She also serves as an Independent Woman Director on multiple boards, advising on strategy, governance and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Jai Pawar
Director, Deepak Foundation
Dr. Jai Pawar’s professional journey reflects over 26 years of dedicated service to sustainable development, climate resilience, critical ecosystem restoration, ESG and community empowerment. Her career began with projects in ecological restoration and protected area management, later expanding into large-scale integrated development programs in agriculture, water resource management, animal husbandry, and skill building. She has consistently worked to align sustainable agriculture with food and nutrition security, particularly for vulnerable communities, linking environmental stewardship with poverty alleviation. Her leadership approach is rooted in institution building — empowering women farmers and rural communities, forming Farmer Producer Organizations, Women’s Dairy Cooperatives, and Village Committees to manage health, sanitation, and watershed projects.
Ms. Pihu Jain
Head, Girnar Foundation
Pihu Jain is the Head of Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group. Under her visionary leadership, the Foundation has championed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) across key focus areas such as quality education, gender equality, climate action, sustainable cities, and community well-being. A passionate advocate for CSR and sustainability, Pihu has steered initiatives that have positively impacted over 15,000 lives in just two years, blending innovation with empathy to create meaningful change. Education and empowerment, particularly for women and children, remain central to Pihu’s mission. Initiatives like Shiksha Ka Tohfa, career counselling sessions, and corporate exposure visits have supported underprivileged students, helping them envision brighter future.
Dr Anupama Shetty
Mission Director, Biocon Foundation
Dr. Anupama Shetty is a systems‑oriented CSR leader who builds institutional capability through research, innovation, and strong government convergence. As Mission Director at Biocon Foundation, she champions CSR as a catalyst for structural improvement—advancing digital public health infrastructure, research‑driven decision‑making, environmental health insights, and equitable access to science. She has fostered collaborations with leading government‑linked scientific institutions to create models that strengthen surveillance, primary care, and STEM diversity. Her approach integrates deep‑tech, public health, and community resilience, positioning CSR as a driver of long‑term systems transformation and nationally scalable impact.
Dr. Amit Kumar Thakur
Associate Director & Head CSR, TERI
Dr Amit Kumar Thakur has been associated with The Energy and Resources Institute since 2006. He is Ph.D. in Sustainability Management having expertise in CSR, Business Sustainability and Sustainable Development. He is a developmental and research professional having experience of over 23 years. He has worked directly in more than 40 CSR and energy programs as Project Investigator of diverse nature and themes and closely worked with the top management of Public Sector organisations, Government, Foundations, global institutions, and top private sector companies in providing solutions that address sustainability and SDGs. He has received specific awards for his contribution in the field of CSR, Education, Environment, Sustainability and Sustainable Development. He is in the jury Board of Indian Chambers of Commerce for Social Impact Awards.
Ms. Shweta Punetha
Head- CSR, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
A Certified CSR and Sustainability professional with over 19 years of experience driving scalable, SDG-aligned social impact. Currently serving as Head – CSR & Sustainability at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Ms. Punetha steer end-to-end national CSR strategy, implementation, and storytelling. She conceptualised Project SHINE, HCCB’s unified CSR framework spanning Women Empowerment, Health & WASH, Education, Livelihoods, Environment, and Water Stewardship. Known for building high-impact partnerships, engaging diverse stakeholders, and championing outcome-driven programmes, she actively contributes to industry dialogue and CSR thought leadership.
Mr. Satyajit Ganguly
Chief Manager-CSR, Haldia Energy Limited
An ESG, and Sustainability & CSR professional with more than 20 years of extensive experience in Policy and Strategy Development, Organization Development, Program Design & Management, Community Development, Fund & Resource Mobilization, PR & Media Management. He has mentored a diverse group of professionals and built effective working relationships across geographic and cultural borders. In over 20 years of diverse experience in the industry, he has had the privilege of leading CSR with prominent organizations like the Aditya Birla Group and the Jindal Group. He was honored with the Prashandra Chandra Mahalnavis Science Day Award 2024 by the Science Association of Bengal, including other achievements such as the RPSG Group Top Gear and Core Value Award.
Mr. Saurabh Agarwal
Vice President & General Manager – Materials Group, Avery Dennison
Saurabh Agarwal is the Vice President and General Manager for Avery Dennison South Asia. He leads the company’s strategic initiatives and oversees its operational performance across the region. He is entrusted with driving key business objectives, ensuring the effective execution of strategies for sustainable growth, and managing full P&L responsibilities. Saurabh’s role encompasses providing strategic and tactical guidance, optimizing resources, and fostering collaboration with regional and global teams to meet financial goals, deliver high-quality products and services, and cultivate an engaging and rewarding work environment. With more than 20 years of extensive experience, Saurabh has held senior leadership positions in prominent global organizations, including Whirlpool Corporation.
Mr. K. Ganesh
Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International
He has over three decades of industry expertise across renowned organizations including Shaw Wallace, Mohan Meakins, and Cavin Kare. Since joining Bisleri in 2010, Ganesh spearheaded the establishment of greenfield projects for packaged drinking water, optimized packaging costs through standardization packaging redesign. Notably, he has facilitated the setup of India’s first zero-liquid discharge plant in the packaged drinking water segment, showcasing environmental stewardship. He actively participates in the Plastic Committee of India and collaborates closely with governmental agencies such as BIS, FSSAI, CGWA, MOEFCC, and CPCB, as well as industry associations like CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM, PACE, and IBA to shape and refine industry standards and regulations. Represented India at the INC 5.2 in Geneva.
Dr Ketan Deshpande
Founder Chairman, FUEL
Dr. Ketan Deshpande is a visionary social entrepreneur and Founder–Chairman of Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), with over 18 years of leadership in education, CSR, and youth empowerment. Recognized as a Champion of Change by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and NITI Aayog, he has mobilized $24M+ through 78+ CSR partnerships, impacting 17+ states and international programs. Dr. Deshpande has guided 1.2 million youth, trained nearly 3 lakh in industry-relevant skills, and enabled 2,900+ scholarships for first-generation learners. His research at Symbiosis International University and Cambridge Judge Business School advances evidence-driven, SDG-aligned social impact.
Dr. Jaimon Antony
Vice President-HR, ESAB India Limited
Dr. Jaimon Antony is a transformational HR leader with over 25 years of experience across diverse industries including manufacturing, telecom, IT, logistics, and engineering solutions. Holding a double doctorate—an honorary doctorate from IBSS Denmark and an academic doctorate from the Swiss School of Management—Jaimon has driven organizational excellence, diversity, and innovation at scale. Globally recognized for pioneering HR strategies that empower people and create future-ready workplaces, he has championed initiatives in talent development, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. His visionary approach has earned multiple prestigious awards, reinforcing his reputation as a catalyst for change in the global HR landscape
Mr. Gaurav Kumar
Head – Group CSR, Uno Minda Ltd.
In his present role, Gaurav Kumar focuses on developing CSR strategies, policies for programs, managing CSR budgets, leading on-ground implementation and responsibility to ensure its success for the organization. Currently he also holds a position of Director at The Suman Nirmal Minda School, affiliated to CBSE and advisory board members of school and trust/foundation board. He is also serving as secretary of The Suman Nirmal Minda Foundation which is a CSR cum philanthropic arm of Uno Minda Group. He has been in the development sector for more than one and half decades and has worked and served in different parts of India from grassroots level to senior level leading sustainable projects. He is a certified sustainability assessor/professional of CII.
Mr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma
Executive Director, Population Services International India
Mukesh Kumar Sharma is the Executive Director of PSI India, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in urban health, reproductive health, and organizational development. Since joining PSI India in 2015, he has provided strategic direction across programs, operations, finance, and people management, steering the organization’s growth from 3 to 11 states and expanding its reach to over 70 million people. A strong advocate of people-centric leadership, he has strengthened talent development, inclusive workplace culture, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with donor and statutory frameworks. Mukesh also leads and manages key CSR partnerships and funds, including collaborations with HCL, Maitri Project – Educate Girls, SBI Foundation, and NIVA Bupa.
Mr. Shabeer P K
CSR Head, Malabar Group
A seasoned leader in the CSR, ESG, and sustainability space with over a decade of experience driving impactful social initiatives. He currently manages an annual CSR budget of ₹200 Crores and has successfully overseen more than 30 grants totaling ₹400 Crores, delivering transformative programs in health, education, and community development. Shabeer is deeply committed to advancing ESG frameworks, carbon accounting, and sustainable practices within corporate ecosystems. His work extends to philanthropy, fostering partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, and global foundations to create inclusive, scalable solutions that empower vulnerable communities and promote long-term social and environmental resilience.
Mr. Satish Singh
Chief People Officer, PNB Housing Finance Limited
Mr. Satish Singh is the Chief People Officer of PNB Housing Finance, with two decades of experience as an HR and business leader. As a key member of PNB Housing’s leadership team, he plays a crucial role in supporting the organization’s growth and is responsible for managing the company’s manpower strategy. His expertise spans a broad range of HR and operational areas, and he has successfully driven employee retention, motivation, and reward and recognition programs, consistently fostering high engagement levels. He is also responsible for leading the company’s CSR and ESG initiatives, along with overall General Administration of the organization.
Ms. Parveen Shaikh
President, Mpower (Aditya Birla Education Trust)
Parveen Shaikh represents the vanguard of mental health leadership. Her work at Mpower is not merely a job but a mission to “Stamp Out Stigma” and ensure that mental health care is an accessible human right, rather than a privilege. Parveen has built a national mental health infrastructure through Mpower designed to support millions through the seismic stresses of modern life. Parveen Shaikh is a transformative leader who has pioneered the scaling of multidisciplinary mental health services across India. As a key architect of Mpower’s operations, she has evolved the organisation from a team of 60 to a robust force of over 500 professionals, integrating clinical services with HR, IT, and finance to ensure a sustainable governance framework.
Ms. Runa Pathak
Deputy General Manager & Lead CSR and Sustainability, Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd
Runa Pathak is an experienced CSR and sustainability leader with over 20 years of driving purpose-led, high-impact programs. At Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., she leads strategic CSR initiatives aligned with business priorities and national development goals. Runa is recognized for her ability to design scalable, measurable programs that deliver sustainable community impact. Runa Pathak exemplifies purpose-led CSR that harmonizes business strategy with community impact. Through innovative programs, strong stakeholder engagement, policy alignment, and thought leadership at national CSR platforms, she continues to redefine corporate responsibility as a catalyst for inclusive growth.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha
ED & CEO, NTECL (NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Limited)
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha exemplifies purpose-driven leadership through the integration of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence into the strategic management of large thermal power assets. As CEO of NTECL, he has strengthened organisational performance by embedding ESG principles into certified management systems, operational decision-making, and community engagement frameworks. His leadership has driven measurable outcomes in environmental compliance, safety culture, and socially impactful CSR initiatives. Guided by a systems-led and institution-building approach, Mr. Sinha advances sustainability beyond compliance, positioning the organisation as a benchmark for responsible power generation and long-term value creation.
Ms. Sofi Janet
Director, UST HealthProof
Sofi Janet holds the responsibility of Director II – Delivery Management with UST HealthProof, and has a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering results at scale. She began her CSR journey as a CSR volunteer, in 2001 when she joined UST as a fresher, and through her commitment and impact, progressed to become a CSR Ambassador for UST Trivandrum Center in 2016, leading CSR programs and engaging volunteers to create meaningful social change. Through this dual focus, Sofi integrates responsible leadership with effective IT delivery, driving value for both the organisation and the community.
Mr. Amarnath Paluru
Senior Director – EHS and Sustainability, Biocon Limited
With over 21 plus years of distinguished experience across pharmaceuticals and oil & Gas, Mr. Amarnath Paluru is a transformative leader in EHS & Sustainability. His career reflects a proven track record of driving global EHS Systems, sustainability frameworks, regulatory compliance and cultural transformation across multiple geographies including Europe and far east.
Kumar Anurag Pratap
Head-CSR & Sustainability, Capgemini-India
Mr. Anurag brings with him more than 28 years of diversified experience in CSR, and community development. Growth oriented, impact focused, at present, he anchors CSR at Capgemini India by building and strengthening the ecosystem of change and development. Over the past two decades plus, he has worked with various grassroot, donor, UN, Policy Thinktanks and research Agencies and Corporates. He represents Capgemini’s commitment to bridging the digital divide as part of its Digital Inclusion initiatives. Under his leadership, Capgemini has achieved tremendous impact through diverse digital literacy initiatives, engaging over 6+ million community members, launching 55+ Digital Academies under LEAP (Livelihood Education through Action against Poverty), and leveraging the skills of 120,000+ employees under volunteering and crafting the Tech4Positive Futures platform to anchor solutions that benefit the community at large.
Ms. Ranu Kulshrestha
Head and General Manager CSR, Bridgestone India
Ranu Kulshrestha is a distinguished CSR and sustainability leader in India with over 25 years of professional experience. She currently serves as Head of CSR at Bridgestone India where she drives impactful community programs in education, health, rural development, and youth empowerment. Previously, she led CSR for Hindustan Powerprojects and served as CEO of Moser Baer Trust integrating employee volunteerism and strategic stakeholder engagement. Ranu has worked with corporates, NGOs, UN bodies, and industry associations, and holds a Master’s in Social Work and diplomas in HR and CSR & Sustainability. She is also co-founder of development organisation Dhanak.
Mrs. Chitralekha Patil
Managing Trustee at Centre For Transforming India (CFTI) | Director of PNP Group of Companies, Centre For Transforming India
Mrs. Chitralekha Nrupal Patil is a distinguished social impact leader, institution builder, and media professional, and the Founder–Mentor Trustee of the Centre for Transforming India (CFTI). With a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media (Advertising), she brings together strategic communication, grassroots leadership, and execution excellence to design and scale inclusive development programs across India. She has dedicated her career to empowering underserved communities, with a strong focus on women, education, healthcare, and rural infrastructure.
Ms. Shaina Ganapathy
Head- Community Outreach, Embassy Group
Shaina Ganapathy leads the Outreach initiatives at Embassy Group, driven by a strong belief that strengthening education and health infrastructure is key to nation-building. Embassy’s programs focus on holistic child development through education, healthcare, skill development, career guidance, and pathways to employment. Through Embassy’s Corporate Connect Program, she brings together corporates and leaders to collaborate on impactful community transformation aligned with the Group’s ESG goals. Shaina is also a founding member of Stonehill International School and serves as Chair of its Governing Council, contributing to its strategic growth.
Mr. Jiji John
Executive Director, Child Help Foundation
Mr. Jiji John is a Technocrat turned Business Operations Professional and a passionate Social Sector Leader with over 28 years of experience across Telecom, Broadband, Digital Marketing, Crowdfunding, and the Development Sector. A B.E. graduate from BIT Mesra and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar, he currently serves as Executive Director of Child Help Foundation. Under his leadership, CHF has expanded its impact across 26+ states and Union Territories, transforming lives in healthcare, education, WASH, environment, and child welfare. His mission is to ensure that every child receives proper nutrition, education, and healthcare to build a healthier generation and a stronger nation.
Ms. Sanchita Vaish
Company Secretary & CSR Lead, Baker Hughes
Sanchita Vaish is a seasoned Company Secretary with over 10 years of experience at the multinational corporation-Baker Hughes in Gurugram handling India, Bangladesh and North Africa’s Corporate Governance Matters. She excels in corporate social responsibility (CSR), demonstrating a strategic approach to aligning business goals with sustainable and socially responsible practices. Her leadership in CSR at Baker Hughes India has garnered her six national and international awards, reflecting her commitment to creating a positive social impact. Sanchita has represented Baker Hughes as a spokesperson on CSR matters at various national and international forums, government and private roundtables, panel discussions, and podcasts. She has been awarded with the title of “Most Impactful CSR Leaders in the Industry.”
Mr. Rajesh Kumar
Head – CSR, Alkem Laboratories ltd.
Rajesh Kumar is a visionary CSR and Sustainability leader with 20+ years of experience driving transformative social impact across Pharmaceuticals, Power, Mining, and SEZ sectors. As Head of CSR at Alkem Laboratories, he leads strategic initiatives in health, education, livelihood, and community development, integrating sustainability with business objectives. A recognized changemaker, he has received multiple national CSR awards for excellence in program design, stakeholder engagement, and social innovation. Rajesh combines strategic planning, financial stewardship, and governance expertise to create measurable societal value while strengthening corporate reputation and fostering ethical,sustainable growth across diverse communities.
Ms. Sudha Jhijaria
Head – Operations, Billion Hearts Beating Foundation
Sudha Jhijaria, Head – CSR at Apollo Foundation -BHB (PAN India) – CSR Arm of Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited). Before joining Apollo, Sudha was Program Director, Fortis Healthcare Limited. With more than 20 years of management experience in the corporate sector, she has worked with various departments. She is also a certified NABH (National Accreditation Board of Healthcare) assessor. She was honoured with ‘Rastriya Prerna Doot Award – 2019’ from Honourable Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, Shri Thaawarhand Gehlot for CSR Project CHHAYA (Charitable Dispensaries in five states). She successfully directed extensive healthcare programs, such as Project Suraksha, Project Aushad, and Project Prashikshan, and has a solid foundation in public health, CSR activities, and humanitarian missions.
Ms. Aditi Gaitonde
Manager, People Experience, EPAM Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
With 15 years of experience across the development and corporate sectors, Ms. Gaitonde currently leads CSR initiatives as Manager, People Experience at EPAM Systems. Her development journey started with working on a Public–Private Partnership for Pune Smart City, where she contributed to strengthening access to digital learning, livelihood generation and community development. Having experienced impact creation from both the grassroots and strategic sides, she focuses on designing CSR programs that are inclusive, scalable, and grounded in real community needs. She believes meaningful change happens when strong governance aligns with empathy, collaboration, and grassroots wisdom, enabling communities to build resilience and drive their own progress.
Ms. Jeevana Kalakuntla
AVP- CSR & Sustainability, Sumadhura Group
Ms. Jeevana Kalakuntla, AVP – CSR & Sustainability at Sumadhura Group, is a purpose-driven leader integrating social impact and sustainability into core business strategy. With over a decade of experience, she has scaled high-impact CSR initiatives across Karnataka and Telangana, benefiting thousands. Her flagship project—the holistic development of Iskilla School, Telangana—has transformed infrastructure and learning outcomes for 700+ students, setting a benchmark for education-led CSR. Passionate about empowering women and children, she drives measurable programs in education, skills, health, and nutrition, while advancing IGBC- and USGBC-aligned green building and ESG practices for long-term social and environmental value.
Shri. Pradip Chokshi
Director & Chairman – CSR Committee, Silvin Additives Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Pradip Chokshi, the visionary Founder of Silvin Additives with 35+ years of industry leadership, powerfully drives the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility as a Founding Director. His profound belief in giving back has elevated Silvin’s social funding, focusing on children’s education (beyond the basics) and fostering the well-being of the elderly. This conviction directly shapes Silvin’s focused CSR objectives towards:-Children Education, Health & Medical Care, Senior Citizen Welfare.
Dr. Somnath Singh
Deputy Director at UN Global Compact Network India
Dr. Somnath Singh is a senior development and sustainability leader with over 25 years of experience advancing high-impact CSR, ESG, and responsible business initiatives in India. As Deputy Director at UN Global Compact Network India, he provides strategic leadership to national CSR-aligned programs spanning climate action, public health, Gender Equality, MSME development, business integrity, and ethical governance. He has worked closely with corporates, CSR foundations, government ministries, UN agencies, Academic & Research Institutions and civil society to translate global frameworks—such as the UN SDGs, ESG, BRSR, and PRME—into scalable, on-ground solutions with measurable social and environmental outcomes. A regular contributor to CSR and ESG knowledge platforms, he is widely recognized for building cross-sector partnerships that deliver inclusive, long-term societal value.
Ms. Meghna Dosi
HoD – BE & CSR, CSR, Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL)
Ms. Meghna Dosi heads Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL), part of the RP–Sanjiv Goenka Group. An XLRI Jamshedpur alumna, she brings over 25 years of experience with strong expertise in CSR, ESG integration, strategic planning and customer experience. Under her leadership, NPCL’s CSR initiatives have positively impacted over 50,000 lives over the past decade through flagship programs ‘Samarth, Sankalp, Saksham and Sanjeevani’ driving scalable, inclusive and sustainable outcomes across education, health, livelihoods and the environment. These initiatives have earned 14+ national-level awards, including the CSR Leadership Award (2024), recognizing excellence in impact, innovation and responsible corporate leadership toward community development.
Mr. Vijay B Saxena
Director (DPSE) / Joint Chief Executive Officer, Goa CSR Authority
Vijay B. Saxena is the Director (DPSE) and Joint Chief Executive Officer of the Goa CSR Authority, playing a key role in shaping and executing the Government of Goa’s CSR strategy. As the de-facto head of the Authority’s administration, he oversees operations, policy implementation, and stakeholder coordination in line with the Authority’s objectives. He monitors progress against CSR goals, ensures statutory and regulatory compliance, and prepares detailed reports for the Government. Mr. Saxena is responsible for channelising CSR contributions from Government PSUs and private sector companies, ensuring their sustainable and optimal utilisation across priority sectors. He actively collaborates with corporates, institutions, and NGOs to drive impactful initiatives in environmental and social development, strengthening Goa’s CSR ecosystem.
Ms. Tara Singh Vachani
Managing Trustee, Max India Foundation, Max India Foundation
Ms. Tara Singh Vachani is the Executive Chairperson of Antara Senior Care and Vice-Chairperson of Max India Limited,, where she leads efforts to build holistic and integrated senior care ecosystems in India. She is the Managing Trustee of Max India Foundation, advancing foundational learning initiatives and leading a Social, Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning programme with partners across the nation. Tara serves on the National and Delhi boards of Teach for India, contributing to education leadership and policy. In addition to being a founding member of GivingPi, Tara is also a partner in Learning Matters, an education-focused organization working with children, parents, and educators.
Mr. Narayan Kumar
CEO, Kshema Power India
Mr. Narayan Kumar is the Chief Executive Officer of Kshema Power India with over 30 years of experience across the renewable energy and telecom sectors. He leads the company’s India operations, overseeing strategic direction, business growth, and profitability with a strong focus on long term sustainability. His career includes senior leadership roles at leading global organisations such as Vestas and Acciona, where he gained extensive experience in renewable energy development, operational excellence, and people management. These roles have shaped his deep understanding of the energy business and large scale project execution. At Kshema Power India, he is focused on building a performance driven culture while delivering long term value through sustainable energy solutions, contributing actively to India’s clean energy transition.
Ms. Madhumati Narayanan
Founder & CEO, Shraddha Maanu Foundation
An IIM Bangalore alumna and Reliance Foundation Women Lead India Fellow, Madhumati Narayanan is a visionary social entrepreneur with 20 years of expertise. As Founder-CEO of Shraddha Maanu Foundation, she champions inclusive nation-building by mainstreaming marginalized women and children through innovative FLN and teacher-training models. Her leadership has empowered 1560+ graduate women as “edupreneurs” and impacted 10,500 + children across 28 districts in Tamil Nadu. A recipient of the prestigious Don Norman Laureate (DNDA25) and multiple CSR Times Awards, Madhumati’s outcome-driven approach and commitment to sustainable social transformation position her as a defining force in India’s social sector landscape.
Ms. Shilpashree Muniswamappa
Director – ESG & Communications, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd.
A perceptive leader and accomplished Brand Strategist, Shilpashree brings over 20 years of experience in Corporate Reputation Management, Public Advocacy, and Corporate Sustainability. She leads Corporate Communications, Social Impact (CSR), and ESG for Colgate-Palmolive in India, leveraging a substantial background with global powerhouses like Volvo, the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Alstom, and Terex. An Engineer-MBA, and IIM-Bangalore alumnus, her expertise extends to Investor Relations, Crisis Management, and Digital Media Management. She is passionate about generating value for brands and society, fostering transparency and collaboration. She is known for consistently delivering impactful results and earning widespread recognition for her leadership and dedication to creating sustainable value.
Ms. Shubha Chacko
Founding Trustee and Executive Director, Solidarity Foundation
Shubha Chacko has been a pioneer in the area around gender and sexuality, having worked in this area for over two decades and has established and led two successful organisations working on this issue. She has led to multiple international and national projects both at grassroots levels and internationally. Her experience spans fundraising, programme design, monitoring and evaluation, research, multiple stakeholder engagement and team building. She has a Masters from Tata Institute of Social Science.
Mr. Prerrit Mansingh
Secretary, Aayom Welfare Society
Prerrit Mansingh, has dedicated his life to advancing social welfare through structured, dignity-driven interventions. Raised in a family with a multi-generational legacy of public service, he learned early that empowerment is a responsibility, not charity. As Secretary of Aayom Welfare Society, founded in 2006, he has led impactful initiatives across education, skill development, women empowerment, healthcare, environmental welfare, and policy advocacy, reaching over 80+ Crore citizens of India. Guided by the belief that true development lies in capacity building, his work focuses on creating sustainable ecosystems that enable individuals and communities to stand on their own feet.
Dr. Neelam Gupta
Founder President & CEO, AROH FOUNDATION
Dr. Neelam Gupta, Founder and President of AROH Foundation, is a nationally recognized social entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in grassroots development. Holding a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences, she dedicated her career to nation-building by empowering marginalized communities across India. Under her leadership, AROH Foundation operates in 27 states and has impacted over 10 million lives through initiatives in education, livelihoods, health, sanitation, water, and women’s empowerment. She has enabled over 250,000 women to achieve economic and social independence. Honoured with the UNGCNI Award and the President’s Award, she continues to influence policy while remaining deeply connected to communities.
