Advisor / Mentor

• Feb 2023 - Present

Petzzco is an Indian tech startup dedicated to responsible pet parenting. Petzzco also supports #StrayFreeIndia through caring & adoption. Petzzco is working to bring all the “furry” services to a cool app - Live & Growing! India's Pet Care Market is estimated at INR 7,400 Crore in 2021 and is expected to reach INR 21,000 Crore by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 19.2%. Petzzco is on the go in Mumbai - more Indian metros soon. Investor / partner / NGO opportunities available - ping me or @Raj Kantak.

Co-founder

• Dec 2021 - Present

TIA is a not-for-profit advocacy group. Mission - to showcase “New India” Tech to the western world - starting with the UK. Tech India Advocates is an independent sibling network in the Global Tech Advocates (GTA) community of 30,000+ business leaders, experts and investors across the world volunteering their time to campaign for the betterment of the global tech industry. TIA is a not-for-profit advocacy group. Mission - to showcase “New India” Tech to the western world - starting with the UK. Tech India Advocates is an independent sibling network in the Global Tech Advocates (GTA) community of 30,000+ business leaders, experts and investors across the world volunteering their time to campaign for the betterment of the global tech industry.

Board Trustee (Non-Executive Director)

• Jun 2020 - Present

Board Trustee. Member - Finance Audit Resource and Risk Committee (FARR) Vision Multi Academy Trust is a community of schools (North Manchester) in which our children come first; we are proud of each and every one of them and want them to thrive, flourish and achieve their full potential within a supportive and caring environment. 4 primary schools and growing. Board Trustee. Member - Finance Audit Resource and Risk Committee (FARR) Vision Multi Academy Trust is a community of schools (North Manchester) in which our children come first; we are proud of each and every one of them and want them to thrive, flourish and achieve their full potential within a supportive and caring environment. 4 primary schools and growing.

Non Executive Director

• Aug 2021 - Present

CiriBloom is an EdTech venture with a mission to “Empower Teachers” through specialised teacher training courses based on the latest Metacognition research and techniques. Courses are delivered online and certified by UK awarding bodies. CiriBloom is an EdTech venture with a mission to “Empower Teachers” through specialised teacher training courses based on the latest Metacognition research and techniques. Courses are delivered online and certified by UK awarding bodies.

Board Advisor

• Jul 2017 - Present

Strategic Advisor to a private college in Manchester offering HNC & HND courses. Advised the management for growth: - From 1 campus to 4 campuses - 1000+ students per year - Portfolio of courses - Community & industry partnerships - Recognitions and awards Strategic Advisor to a private college in Manchester offering HNC & HND courses. Advised the management for growth: - From 1 campus to 4 campuses - 1000+ students per year - Portfolio of courses - Community & industry partnerships - Recognitions and awards

Co-founder

• Jan 2016 - Present

Founded in 2016 OMPEG (Overseas Maharashtrian Professionals and Entrepreneurs Group) is a business networking group for promoting entrepreneurship in members of the Indian community in the UK. (Maharashtrians) - 60+ high profile events - 2 mega business expo's - 5000+ people attendance date, - inspired new businesses launches As a co-founder and a core volunteer, I contribute in shaping and growing OMPEG and acting as a brand ambassador. www.ompeg.org.uk for details or download MyOMPEG App

Brand Ambassador

• Jan 2021 - Present

Annual music festival founded in 2018 that pays tribute to classical music, instruments and musical legends. Starting from live shows at Band on the Wall, Manchester, SAJDA is now in online season 3, supported by many partners such as Manchester Museum, The Nehru Centre, London (High Commission of India, UK), Asian Lite Publications. Annual music festival founded in 2018 that pays tribute to classical music, instruments and musical legends. Starting from live shows at Band on the Wall, Manchester, SAJDA is now in online season 3, supported by many partners such as Manchester Museum, The Nehru Centre, London (High Commission of India, UK), Asian Lite Publications.

Advisory Board - Diversity & Inclusion

• Dec 2020 - Present

Supporting and advising new initiatives in Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Action in Creative, Media and Tech industries in Manchester. e.g. #TheBigIDEA in 2020/21 and upcoming role models campaign in 2022. Providing voice to D & I cause on public platforms. Supporting and advising new initiatives in Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Action in Creative, Media and Tech industries in Manchester. e.g. #TheBigIDEA in 2020/21 and upcoming role models campaign in 2022. Providing voice to D & I cause on public platforms.

Mentor

• May 2020 - Present

I am actively involved in this cool tech start-up, founded by London Business School merit scholars and supported by industry experts in the medical/mental health field. “Cerina” is a medical-grade digital therapist providing disorder-specific psychological support through an interactive interface. The mission is to change psychological therapy delivery by empowering care radically. I am actively involved in this cool tech start-up, founded by London Business School merit scholars and supported by industry experts in the medical/mental health field. “Cerina” is a medical-grade digital therapist providing disorder-specific psychological support through an interactive interface. The mission is to change psychological therapy delivery by empowering care radically.

Director

• Nov 2012 - Present

Boutique Consultancy providing coaching, mentoring and advisory services. Coaching and mentoring C-suite leaders and founders for professional and personal growth. Boutique Consultancy providing coaching, mentoring and advisory services. Coaching and mentoring C-suite leaders and founders for professional and personal growth.

Member - Protégé Programme

• Jul 2009 - Present

Member

• Jul 2019 - Dec 2022

Judge UKBA18 & UKBA19

• Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

2019 - Judging panel for “Disruptive Business Model of the year” 2018 - Judging panel for ”Entrepreneur of the year” 2019 - Judging panel for “Disruptive Business Model of the year” 2018 - Judging panel for ”Entrepreneur of the year”

Tutor / Coach

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

Coach & Tutor for global corporate clients on QUBE, the world's best immersive three-dimensional learning and working environment. QUBE is a brainchild of Prof. Dr. Eddie Obeng, renonwed organizational theorist, educator, author and popular TED speaker. Eddie is a Professor at the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Henley Business School and the Founder and Learning Director of Pentacle - The Virtual Business School. Coach & Tutor for global corporate clients on QUBE, the world's best immersive three-dimensional learning and working environment. QUBE is a brainchild of Prof. Dr. Eddie Obeng, renonwed organizational theorist, educator, author and popular TED speaker. Eddie is a Professor at the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Henley Business School and the Founder and Learning Director of Pentacle - The Virtual Business School.

Portfolio Consultant (Interim)

• Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

Strategic direction for business change projects for the Commercial Division. Additional support to the recently recruited successor for the previous role (Head of change).

Head of Business Change (Interim)

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

Chair - managing board committee for change management. Advised the Board of Directors in shaping and prioritising strategic change programmes. Board representative to coordinate with LeasePlan global for worldwide business change programmes.Led turnaround for an underperforming business change function that was critical for growth. Restructured the department and developed stronger financial and risk management. Re-shaped board level governance, regained business confidence, recruited a permanent head and successfully handed over.

Head of Delivery UK

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

Member: Mastek UK Executive Board.Strategic leadership for large scale programmes and multi-functional teams across UK & India locations (Portfolio - £50Mn+, People - 600+). Diverse set of customers in Financial Services, Insurance, Public Sector and Government area.

Head of Delivery - Capita, Life and Pensions

• Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

Seconded to Capita, by their request, to manage a troubled business critical contract with Mastek UK (£22Mn, 400 people, IP implications) through which Mastek product teams moved under Capita. Advised Capita in setting up 3 new centres (UK & India) and establishing commercial & operational governance. Managed significant staff issues working closely with Capita executive management. Recovered and stabilised the engagement.

Delivery Head - Capita, Public Sector

• Oct 2008 - Jan 2010

Strategic leadership for multiple IT programmes for Capita's businesses in council tax services, education, share registry, investment plans etc. (Mastek Portfolio - £7Mn+, People - 200+).Developed high customer confidence in a short span with a series of improvements.

Program Director - Lex Vehicle Leasing (now Lloyds Autolease)

• Dec 2003 - Oct 2008

Seconded to Lex from Mastek. Reshaped an unfit, slow-moving software delivery unit to a highly creative and innovative unit with rapid turnaround. Used creative film themes to align multi-location teams delivering to a single vision. The new model led to accelerated delivery of complex business integration programs establishing Lex as the industry leader. Ensured stability during changing parent organisations (Lex to HBoS, to Lloyds)(Mastek Portfolio - £5Mn+, People - 150+)

Vice President

• 1996 - Nov 2003

Key role in developing a tech venture in India in the niche eGovernment sector, earning a "Thought Leader" status and transitioning it to a public limited company that is still well positioned in its sector. Influenced industry, politics and media in championing administrative reforms and innovative public-private partnerships. Built many pathfinder projects that later became nationwide models, winning international awards. Key role in developing a tech venture in India in the niche eGovernment sector, earning a "Thought Leader" status and transitioning it to a public limited company that is still well positioned in its sector. Influenced industry, politics and media in championing administrative reforms and innovative public-private partnerships. Built many pathfinder projects that later became nationwide models, winning international awards.

Multiple Tech and Management Roles

• 1987 - 1996

Co-founded a software start-up - responsibilities covered sales to delivery. Consultant to SMEs in India for IT management. Co-founded a software start-up - responsibilities covered sales to delivery. Consultant to SMEs in India for IT management.