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Leadership

Our Leadership Team

The leadership brings strong expertise in investment banking, financial structuring, strategic advisory, government initiatives, client management, and corporate finance.

Leadership

The leadership brings strong expertise in investment banking, financial structuring, strategic advisory, government initiatives, client management, and corporate finance.

Mr. Avinash Sakhare, Managing Director

Mr. Avinash Sakhare

Managing Director

CFA, MBA · Ex BOA, Ex UBS

Founder and CEO of Bankprops with expertise in NPA management, angel investing, and investment banking. Strong background in financial strategy and business development.

Mr. Kishore Pariyar, Strategic Advisor to the Board and Visionary Leader

Mr. Kishore Pariyar

Strategic Advisor to the Board and Visionary Leader

Ex CGM RBI

Former Chief General Manager and Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, with extensive experience working with ADB, World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, IFAD, and the European Commission on development finance and externally aided projects.

Mr. Saswat Patra, Business Head

Mr. Saswat Patra

Business Head

(Corporate Banker) · Ex HSBC Ex Cognizant

He is a business leader with expertise in banking, financial services, and corporate relationship management, with experience at HSBC and Cognizant in corporate banking and strategic business development.

Mrs. Indira Devi, Head - Client Management

Mrs. Indira Devi

Head - Client Management

MBA · Ex UBS, Ex State Street, Ex HCL

Finance professional with around 20 years of experience in Investment Banking Operations, Client Management, and leadership roles across brokerage firms and financial institutions in the US, UK, and India.

Miss. Pratima Kumari, CA & Finance Head

Miss. Pratima Kumari

CA & Finance Head

Chartered Accountant (CA), ICAI

Chartered Accountant with strong knowledge of accounting, financial management, auditing, and business accounting, focused on driving financial success and growth.

Mr. Anil P Bajpai, Director - Government Initiatives

Mr. Anil P Bajpai

Director - Government Initiatives

Investment Banker, Publisher & Hotelier

Publisher, writer, investor, and corporate affairs professional associated with Rajeshwari Publication. Experienced in business connectivity, publishing, and corporate relations.

Mr. Harshad A. Budhkar, Director - Government Initiatives

Mr. Harshad A. Budhkar

Director - Government Initiatives

Architecture

Director of Government Initiatives with experience in business operations, strategic planning, government relations, and corporate management.

Mr. Kalisetti PB Naidu, Strategic Advisor

Mr. Kalisetti PB Naidu

Strategic Advisor and Visionary Leader

Expert in retail and commercial leasing with experience in mall and multiplex projects, covering design, planning, land acquisition, sales, and execution.

Mentor

Dr. Amit Sharma, Strategic Advisor

Dr. Amit Sharma

Strategic Advisor – Education, Skilling & Institutional Partnerships

Dr. Amit Sharma brings over 15 years of experience across universities, government missions, skill development programs, institutional development, governance, and innovation ecosystems.

Key highlights
  • Accomplished higher education and institutional development leader with 15+ years of experience across universities, government missions, and skill development programs.
  • Expert in higher education governance, regulatory compliance, admissions strategy, and institutional growth.
  • Extensive experience in executing national skill development and digital literacy initiatives across multiple states in India.
  • Strong track record in building strategic partnerships between academia, industry, government, and startup ecosystems.
  • Advisor and mentor for innovation, entrepreneurship, employability, and workforce development initiatives.
  • Successfully led collaborations with government departments, universities, industry bodies, and skill councils.
  • Specialist in regulatory frameworks including UGC, NAAC, AISHE, NSP, and higher education compliance systems.
  • Proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and organizational transformation.
  • Passionate about creating sustainable education, skilling, and social impact ecosystems.
Mr. Kishore Pariyar, Strategic Advisor to the Board and Visionary Leader

Kishore Pariyar

Strategic Advisor to the Board and Visionary Leader | Ex CGM RBI

International Funding & Development Finance Expert with 36+ years of experience in financial regulation, governance, public policy, and institutional leadership.

Key highlights & credentials
  • Former Chief General Manager & Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India
  • Extensive engagement with ADB, World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, IFAD, and European Commission on externally aided projects
  • Supervised regulation and monitoring of 5,800+ NBFCs and Microfinance Institutions
  • Led implementation of National Strategy for Financial Inclusion in Sikkim
  • Chairperson of multiple banking and MSME committees
  • Improved Sikkim's Credit to GSDP ratio from 19% to 25%
  • Drafted Chhattisgarh PPP Policy and Protection of Depositors' Interest Bill
  • Registered Independent Director with IICA and DIN holder

International exposure

  • IMF Regional Training Institute, Singapore
  • IIM Ahmedabad – Public Private Partnership Programme
  • Dutch Institute of Public Administration, The Hague
  • BIS / SEANZA Banking Supervisors Programme, Hong Kong