Our Team
Gouri Krishna
Social Sector Consulting
Over thirty years in government, media, education and social sector consulting. Was CEO of a prestigious Social Enterprise Consultancy managing cross-country development projects around financial inclusion and livelihood promotion. Has strong grassroots experience with Cooperatives, Self Help Groups, and Farmer Producer Organizations. She also serves on the Board of AP Mahila Abhivruddhi Society and has published many case study based articles.
Masters in Rural Management, IRMA; Post Graduate Degree in Sciences from Osmania University.
Neelima Khetan
CSR and Social Sector Expert
Over thirty years of leadership roles including CEO, Country Director and Group CSR Head in large
private sector companies, multinationals, and not for profit organizations. Was also Acting
Director at the Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand. Currently serves on several non-
profit boards and is a Partner at Nous Consultants, a development consulting firm. Recently co-
edited a highly acclaimed book “Anchoring Change”, published by Penguin Books
Masters in Rural Management, IRMA; Bachelor in Commerce, Delhi University
Masters in Rural Management, IRMA; Bachelor in Commerce, Delhi University
Probal Majumdar
IT and Business Analysis
A management professional with three decades of experience in MIS, Information Technology and
Business Analysis. Spearheaded and implemented projects in large government and semi-
government organizations including setting up a computer and network center, design and
execution of a campus area network of almost 200 computers. Has also designed and
implemented a spectrum of automated management and MIS systems for a variety of business
needs. .
Masters in Rural Management IRMA; Masters in Computer Applications, IGNOU.
Masters in Rural Management IRMA; Masters in Computer Applications, IGNOU.
Sonia Kapoor
Consumer Insights and Purpose Branding
Over thirty years of experience in marketing research, consumer insights and branding. After
starting her career in India, has worked with international agencies in senior advisory and
thought leadership roles across the Middle East, China and Singapore. Has advised local and
multinational brands on consumer marketing and crafting brands with a social purpose. Has
published several white papers on cross cultural consumer behavior. Recently acquired a
certification as a Life Coach.
Masters in Rural Management, IRMA Masters; Delhi School of Economics; CTI Certified Co-Active Coach
Masters in Rural Management, IRMA Masters; Delhi School of Economics; CTI Certified Co-Active Coach
S. Devarajan
Human Resources and Community Development
Over three decades of experience in public and private sector organizations, and most recently in
a multinational startup. Transitioned from education, to business management roles in QC
process development, administration and human resource management. In parallel, a passion for
rural community development motivated the set up of a highly successful financial empowerment
venture for destitute rural women and support for village children to improve their learning
performance.
Masters in Rural Management, IRMA; Master’s in Science and Education, REC
Masters in Rural Management, IRMA; Master’s in Science and Education, REC
Deepak Jatav
Social Sector Consulting Photography and Design
Deepak has over 10 years of experience in the development sector with a comprehensive understanding of various themes. He has worked extensively at the grassroots level with a reputable NGO in India. As a creative consultant, he has documented and designed proposals, reports and studies for various projects across different organizations, particularly around farm-based livelihoods, community institutions, climate action and natural resource management. Currently, working as a consultant with three non-governmental organizations.
Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Raipur
Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Raipur