Meet the team!

Debashish is PMC's Managing Director presently focused on expanding the company in Global markets. Previously, he served as CEO - IWPL for PMC's India-based brands, CEO - Global Digital Businesses - ZEE Network. He also spent over two decades with The Times of India Group in roles such as: Director Response & Unified IT, CEO of Times Business Solutions, CTO for Times Internet Limited. He has significant achievements in business and technology leadership in the print and digital industries.

Rca is a plant molecular biologist with a PhD from Freiburg in Germany. She has worked for Syngenta (India) and was involved in various research aspects of the seed business. She was involved in the regulatory process leading up to the introduction of Bt Cotton in India. She currently advises corporate clients and a law firm in matters of technology in patenting activity of Chemical, Pharma and Agbiotech industries.

Apurva is Founder & CEO of WebXpress- A Global Logistics Technology Company focused on sustainable supply chains. WebXpress has customers for its logistics technology solutions in multiple countries. Apurva is passionate about leveraging technology to reduce carbon emissions in the logistics industry. His company has created a platform to help companies measure, reduce and replace GHG emissions. He also serves as Member of Logistics Committee of Internet and Mobile Association of India.

Devesh is the founder and CEO of Cere Labs Pvt. Ltd., a startup working on Artificial Intelligence (AI). His major area of work is applying AI to solve real world problems. He has created more than 20 software products in his career of 25 years in technology. Devesh is the author of the book ‘Decoding GPT: An intuitive understanding of large language models’. He encourages students to master new technologies like data science.

After graduating in chemistry, during his career of 40 years, Dilip has served at operational and at managerial levels in ‘Quality Assurance, Quality control and Regulatory affairs’ functions of various pharmaceutical companies. His experience spectrum includes ‘Quality Assurance, Quality Compliance and Quality Audit’ activities in pharmaceutical companies manufacturing Oral Drug Products, API, Pharma Intermediates and chemicals.

Metilda has over 30 years of expertise in the Life Insurance Industry in functions such as Underwriting, Claims, Re-insurance, Automation, Operations and understands regulatory frameworks, compliance policies and best practices. She holds a double degree in Microbiology and Law and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India. She is an IIM-Bangalore alumni of Goldman Sach’s 10000 women entrepreneurial program. She has started her Cornell Maha60 Entrepreneurship course sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra.

Dinni is a Senior Advisor with the ESG – Sustainability team at Wipro. He has worked closely in conceptualising the environmental program related to GHG accounting and mitigation, water efficiency and biodiversity. Dinni is now heading partnerships and the habitats group at a new venture called LVBL. This is a hyperlocal sustainability and liveability accelerator based in Bengaluru. He is also an independent sustainability and ESG consultant.

Meghna has 25 years of consulting experience in Organization Development, HR Strategy, Training and Coaching. After MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, she started her career in HR with Thermax and then moved to Management Consulting in the Middle-East, first with KPMG and then with HayGroup where she worked on international projects for diverse industries. She has also been an independent management consultant to MSMEs. She is a fitness enthusiast, a keen swimmer, horse-rider and pistol shooter.

Sudhir is presently working as Senior Assistant Editor, New Indian Express, Mumbai. In the past he worked with the Free Press Journal, Times of India, Mumbai Mirror and DNA. He is the author of the book ‘Checkmate’. He appears as a political analyst and expert on various English, Hindi and Marathi national news channels. He is a Lawyer by qualification.

Amit is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer with Mumbai based RE focused investment bank – Elysium Capital. A career banker, he has worked in leadership roles in UTI Bank, ICICI Bank & Yes Bank. He actively engages with young professionals through his company LinkedIn page and writes extensively on investment banking, brands and business. He loves traveling and is a foodie for life.

Sourabh is an Advertising professional who is currently working as a Group Creative Director in Ogilvy India. He is an Art Director and a writer. He has done BFA & MFA From Govt. Institute of Fine Arts Jabalpur and PGPCCC from MICA Ahmedabad. Apart from working in advertising, he loves teaching. He spends most of his free time reading, creating music and making stuff from junk.

Pooja has 20 years of experience in Product Development, Research & Development and has led her teams to successfully launch a number of new products in the India market. She was in the management role in the haircare division in Hindustan Unilever and prior to that worked on the formulation side for animal medicines at Pfizer and product development at Colgate Palmolive. She is a music aficionado and is a passionate harmonium player.

Tejal is a Pharmacist residing in Dubai and working as a Regulatory Affairs manager since 15 years in a reputed pharmaceutical company. She has previous experience of Quality Control while working in India with leading pharmaceutical companies. She has a B. Pharm. degree from K. M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy. She loves reading and enjoys free style dancing.

Rashmi has 22 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) specialising in Paediatrics. In addition to her private practice, she is on the expert panel of the multidisciplinary SMA (Spinal muscular atrophy) clinic at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai and is also a consulting SLP at other multi-specialty clinics and rehabilitation centres. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and is actively pursuing Odissi.

Richa serves as an Assistant Editor with The Times of India (TOI) in Mumbai. With a background in both print and online media she is passionate about covering news stories that impact citizens, focusing on urban governance, climate change, and environmental sustainability. She graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai and later pursued a law degree (LLB) from the University of Mumbai.

Darshan is an architect by profession. During his younger days at the Indian Education Society, he used to explore the works of Le Corbusier, Raj Rewal and Charles Correa. He found himself loving simplistic designs, pure spaces and straight lines. He joined MQA Architects in 2003 after working with Reza Kabul Architects for three years. Darshan has under his belt a dynamic portfolio including malls, commercial spaces, residential high-rises and mixed use projects.

Pranav has 20 years experience in international business and trade consultancy in India and the UAE. He has worked with the French and Canadian diplomatic missions in India and with government entities in UAE. Based in Dubai, he is now a consultant working in the international relations space, as well as the global defense, aviation and aerospace events industry. Pranav is multilingual and is often learning a new language. He is also a prolific writer.

Deepak has 15 years of experience in the legal field and specializes in dealing with a variety of Domestic and International Arbitration matters. He is well versed with civil litigation matters pertaining to Arbitrations, Consumer Laws, Litigation, RERA, Testamentary Matters, Landlord Tenant disputes, SEBI Regulations, Writ Jurisdiction. He practices in Bombay High Court.

Purvi is Co-founder of 'The Blooming Bees', a multi activity centre for kids in Mumbai. Since her entrepreneurial journey began in 2018 she has contributed in building an eco-system in the area of child development. Prior to this she gathered diverse experience including ten years of working in London as a compliance recruiter in the Financial services industry. She enjoys playing with simple and complex Rubics cubes and is a certified Coach in the field.

Nikesh is a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of experience in the areas of Financial accounting and reporting, finance transformation and Audit. He currently holds the position of Senior Vice President - Finance with Citibank - GCC and has been part of esteemed organisations such as KPMG, Jardine Lloyd Thompson and Bansi S. Mehta & Co. in his prior roles.

Ribin is the visionary founder of ANSCER Robotics, a cutting-edge robotics company specializing in autonomous mobile robots. His entrepreneurial journey began with a deep-rooted passion for robotics and automation, leading him to create ANSCER as a platform to drive innovation in this rapidly evolving field. Prior to this he worked as a Robotics Engineer at Addverb Technologies and Just Robotics. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from Nehru College of Engineering, Thrissur.

Rajashree is an accomplished Physiotherapist. She began her independent practice in 2008 and is experienced in curing all types of ailments related to Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Geriatric. Prior to 2008 she worked as a Physiotherapist in Behramji’s Hospital and handled the entire Physiotherapy Department of Lions Club – Andheri, Mumbai. Her expertise is Cold Orthopaedics, Neuro Rehabilitation, Frozen Shoulder, Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Hemiplegia, Post Joint Replacement rehabilitation, Post Fracture rehabilitation.

Sreemoyee works as Lead – Sustainability at Marico Limited. A gold medallist post graduate (M.Sc) in Environmental System Management, she has spent over 15 years of her professional journey across various dimensions of sustainability. She has worked across techno-commercial sustainability functions that involve deep functional knowledge, leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset to safeguard value creation paradigms. She was awarded the "Young India Environmentalist Award" in 2009 by Rotary International.

With over 15 years of experience in the corporate world across different continents, Amitt has honed a versatile skill set in supply chain, procurement, and logistics. His expertise on supply chain solutions spans various industries, including oil and gas, pharma and petrochemicals. Known for his adaptability and eagerness to embrace new challenges, he has consistently driven growth and innovation in every role undertaken. He is also a passionate writer, having published four books to date.

Pourushasp is Head of Communications, currently responsible for leading editorial brand communications at Red Bull India. He has more than 15 years of PR (Public Relations) experience across sectors like Sports, Culture, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Tourism, Food & Beverage, FMCG & Retail. His educational qualifications include and MBA and a Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations. He is recognized as a Top Corporate Communications Voice by the LinkedIn community.

Butool is a UX Design and Research consultant with over 15 years of experience of design and leadership. She is also a creative thinking educator and works on her movement Thinkizm to create a culture of thinking. Butool did her Masters in Design from IIT Kanpur and Architecture from MSU Baroda. She is also an avid artist and loves to draw both digital and hand-done illustrations.

Tanvi is a practicing Psychologist (Clinical) with more than 14 years in the field of mental health. She works with children & teenagers having emotional behavioural or academic issues like low attention span, hyperactivity, exam anxiety, dyslexia. She also helps adults struggling with addiction, depression, anger, fear, stress and marital conflicts. With Masters in Psychology (Clinical), she has also received Advance Certification in REBT & CBT. She practices at her private clinic in Mumbai.

Shreyas is currently a Sr. Vice President at Nomura Investment Banking. He has 12+ years of investment banking experience of raising US$ 10+ Bn across 20+ deals in various sectors. Previously, Shreyas was part of the Chairman's Office at Tata Sons, where he contributed to the strategy, investments, and M&A for the US$ 125+ Bn. Tata Group. He has had prior experience with the Investment Banking divisions of Morgan Stanley, Kotak and IDFC.

Currently the Human Centered Design Lead at VCAT, Australia, Vivek brings over 12 years of diverse industry experience spanning Retail, Education, Health, Not-for-Profit, and now the Government sector. He has a passion for crafting solutions that prioritize human needs and experiences. His journey across many countries and domains has equipped him with the skills to navigate complex challenges and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. He is committed to leveraging design thinking methodologies to create impactful solutions.

Vismay is a seasoned Product Manager with experience of optimizing user experiences across industries. He is a Product Manager for Pega's Sales Automation offering. Previously, he shaped impactful product offerings at Oracle for over 40,000 users and led a $70 billion B2B commerce platform transition at TCS for one of the world's leading technology company. He started his career at Infosys where he quickly rose to manage large teams and deliver high-impact consulting solutions.

With a decade of experience in the retail industry, Sushrut specializes in Replenishment Planning and Demand Forecasting. His career has been focused on optimizing inventory management, ensuring seamless product availability, and driving operational efficiency through strategic demand planning. He has worked with the biggest North American retail company and India's fastest growing retail organisation. He has a keen interest in understanding importance of AI and ML tools in streamlining supply chain processes.

Tushar is an Analytics professional currently leading the Data & Analytics division at Foodpanda, Thailand. With a background in Computer Science, he has over eleven years of experience across the retail, digital media and e-commerce sectors. Outside of his professional endeavours, Tushar is passionate about reading, gaming, playing the guitar, and can occasionally be found on the football field.

Rajasee is Co-founder and Design Director at Ladyfingers Co. She is an illustrator, graphic designer and sketchnote artist who loves all things fantasy. A graduate from Srishti School of Art, she blends different mediums like writing, iIlustration and animation to create effective design solutions that tell engaging stories. She lives in Kolkata, with 12 rescue indie dogs, who are the unwitting subjects of most of her illustrations.

Simit is an expert in autonomous indoor robotics and he currently heads the Robotics division at Miko. He graduated from IIT Bombay in Mechanical Engineering and then garnered valuable experience from companies like Bosch and Siemens. At Miko, Simit is dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions for indoor autonomous robots. Outside of work, he is a passionate traveller and photographer. He also holds a certification in open water scuba diving and enjoys underwater exploration.

Deepika is an HR professional having 10 years of experience across varied sectors like Logistics, Retail, BFSI, Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Solar power, Furniture and Interior Designing Industries in handling recruitment, employee life cycle, induction, setting and formulating HR Policies and procedures, employee engagement, employee grievance handling, attendance and payroll processing. Currently, she is working with reD - Research and Enquiry into Design and CraftreD Designs Pvt Ltd.

Nishi currently works as a Senior Associate at IndusLaw in the general corporate team, specialising in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). She advises clients on corporate transactions, including public and private M&A deals, private equity deals across a range of sectors, regulatory issues and corporate governance matters. Prior to IndusLaw, she has worked with Quillon Partners, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Kanga & Company. She got her law degree from Government Law College, Mumbai.

Nikunj is an accomplished Category Manager at Fast&Up, a health supplement brand. He excels in scaling product revenues across omni-channel platforms. He oversees end-to-end product management, including revenue optimization, inventory control, and impactful campaign execution. His strategic approach ensures consistent growth and success across product categories.

Dhruva is currently spearheading the Power Management endeavours at Texas Instruments in Linux for 64-bit ARM SoCs. He has also presented multiple times in Linux conferences like the Linux Plumbers Conference in 2023 and also Embedded Open Source Summit 2024 in Seattle. As part of the Google Summer of Code program, Dhruva has previously contributed to meaningful projects under the banners of BeagleBoard.org and The Linux Foundation. He has studied Engineering from VJTI.

Payal enjoys the company of Excel sheets, company analyses and valuations. She is an Equity Research Associate at Prabhudas Lilladher. Prior to that she started her corporate career at ICICI Securities in Equity Research and covered the Oil & Gas sector. Her education qualification includes a B.Tech and her interest in stock markets then led her to pursue Masters in Management Studies in the Finance specialisation.

Aditi holds a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) from Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She began her professional journey at Clay Design Strategy and later moved to Yellow as a visualizer. As the Design Lead at Yellow, Aditi oversees eight to nine brands. She is passionate about branding, packaging, and creative direction for shoots. She is also expanding her expertise in social media design and has been honoured with two prestigious design awards.

Shrutika is a corporate lawyer and works for AGAMA Law Associates. She has experience in dealing with freight-forwarding businesses, banking and financial institutions, real estate and dealing with HNI clients. She has expertise in dealing with various succession planning-related issues including drafting of Wills, Gifts, Release Deeds, Sale Deeds and other estate planning documents. She has developed skills to work for finding business solutions and helping clients in transitioning their assets to the future generation.

Aniruddha is a Blockchain engineer working at Relevantz Technology. In the past he has worked for Snapper Future Tech as a Fullstack Blockchain Developer. His educational qualification is B.Tech. in Information Technology. He is also into sports and fitness and particularly fond of basketball. He also enjoys reading and traveling.