Management Team

The organisation’s Executive Management Team consists of individuals with specific skills in fields of Management, Operations, Finance and Accountancy, Communications and the like. Their knowledge base, along with the guidance of the Unit Presidents, helps in the operation of the organisation in an efficient manner and ensures best usage of resources.

 

Shridhar Venkat

Chief Executive Officer

 

Shridhar has over 25 years of work experience and has been associated with leading multinationals like Philips, ABB, Webex Communications (now CISCO), etc. Prior to joining Akshaya Patra he was Vice President – Sales, Webex Communications. He joined Akshayapatra in search of existential purpose in life .He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Management. He has been inducted in the hall of distinguished alumni leaders by NMIMS. Shridhar is an Eisenhower Fellow for Innovation and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program from Wharton Business School . He is a recipient of Mother Teresa Social Leadership Scholarship . In Akshaya Patra, he brings to the table strong people management and organization skills. He believes that it is important to blend missionary spirit and professionalism to deliver value.

 

Balaji.M N

Balaji M N

Chief Financial Officer

 

MN Balaji joined the Akshaya Patra team as Chief Financial Officer, with the intent to strategize and execute plans for the sustainability and growth of the organisation. He is a member of the Chartered Accountants of India and a certified member of ISACA, USA (CISA). He has over 25 years of experience working with major firms, such as Deloitte Haskins & Sells, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Moore Stephens, handling an impressive list of clients, which included Hindustan Unilever Limited, Britannia, Titan Company Limited, Honeywell India, Société Générale, Tata Coffee and Kalyan Jewellers.

 

Saanil K Bhaskaran

Saanil K Bhaskaran

Chief Operating Officer

 

Saanil is our Chief Operating Officer. He brings around 20 years of experience in Setting up and Managing SBUs with P & L responsibility. Prior to joining Akshaya Patra, he worked with Reuters, TCS, Capco, Symphony Services & First American. He is an alumnus of IIM Bangalore. In Akshaya Patra, he is instrumental in scaling and improving various functions like Donor Care, Individual Giving, Sourcing, Human Resources, Information Technology and Social Business Ventures.

 

 

 

 

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