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Dr. Prasad Pradhaan has joined PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as Senior Partner & Leader, where he will spearhead the Global Risk Advisory practice. With a primary focus on the financial sector, including Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Dr. Pradhaan’s extensive expertise is set to elevate PwC’s risk advisory capabilities. Bringing over 31 years of experience in the banking and financial sector, Dr. Pradhaan has honed his skills across various domains, including regulatory risk, compliance, enterprise risk management, and financial governance. His illustrious career spans key leadership roles at organizations like Bank of India , HDFC Bank , IDBI Bank and Citibank . At IDBI Bank, he was instrumental in conceptualizing the ‘Single Window Wholesale Banking’, while his tenure at Citibank saw him lead initiatives ranging from affluent client strategies to Global regulatory risk management. During his two decades at Citigroup, Dr. ...

Dr. Prasad Pradhaan has joined PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as Senior Partner & Leader, where he will spearhead the Global Risk Advisory practice. With a primary focus on the financial sector, including Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) and Global Capability Centers (GCCs), Dr. Pradhaan’s extensive expertise is set to elevate PwC’s risk advisory capabilities. Bringing over 31 years of experience in the banking and financial sector, Dr. Pradhaan has honed his skills across various domains, including regulatory risk, compliance, enterprise risk management, and financial governance. His illustrious career spans key leadership roles at organizations like Bank of India , HDFC Bank , IDBI Bank and Citibank . At IDBI Bank, he was instrumental in conceptualizing the ‘Single Window Wholesale Banking’, while his tenure at Citibank saw him lead initiatives ranging from affluent client strategies to Global regulatory risk management. During his two decades at Citigroup, Dr. ...

Vinayak Desai has joined DSP Integrated Facility Services Pvt. Ltd. as Director of Business Development, bringing over 16 years of expertise in facility management, real estate, and project leadership. A management graduate from NMIMS, Mumbai, Vinayak has held key roles with prominent Indian conglomerates such as Reliance Industries and the Aditya Birla Group, delivering excellence in operational and strategic domains within India’s facility management sector. Vinayak’s career highlights include establishing PAN-India offices for BPOs and KPOs in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Gurgaon. His contributions have spanned corporate facility management, real estate portfolio oversight, procurement strategies, and risk management, while collaborating with international teams in the US and UK. His expertise in designing commercial fit-outs, creating critical operational policies, and managing contingency plans has earned him recognition as a trusted industry leader. At DSP Integrated ...

Hemant Saklecha, a highly accomplished risk management professional, has assumed the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at FlexiLoans . As the CRO, Hemant will spearhead the Risk, Policy, and Credit, driving the company's initiatives to strengthen its risk management frameworks. His vast background in financial risk, credit risk, operational and fraud risk management will be instrumental in shaping FlexiLoans' risk strategy as the company continues to expand its reach in the financial services industry. Hemant’s appointment highlights FlexiLoans' commitment to maintaining a strong, secure, and risk-conscious approach in a rapidly evolving lending market. Before joining FlexiLoans, Hemant had a successful tenure at Hero FinCorp , where he served as the Head of Retail Policy, Risk, and Fraud Control. During his time at Hero FinCorp, Hemant was responsible for overseeing critical aspects of retail risk management, including policy, fraud prevention and investigations, and the im...

Sudhir Dasamantharao has recently taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at FourthSquare , marking an exciting new chapter in his illustrious career. With over two decades of experience in finance, shared services operations, transformation, and change management, Sudhir is set to lead FourthSquare's global functions and delivery centers. He will focus on operational excellence, innovation-driven service delivery, cost optimization, and enhancing customer experiences from the company’s Gurugram headquarters. Before joining FourthSquare, Sudhir held pivotal roles at renowned organizations. He spent over seven years at Boston Scientific as Senior Director, Global Business Services, and Chief Transformation Leader for APAC. In this role, he was instrumental in driving regional business transformations and strengthening shared services strategies. His earlier tenure as Director & Global Head at Solenis saw him spearheading global shared services operations and shapin...

Gautham CB, a seasoned healthcare leader with over two decades of experience, has recently joined Sparsh Hospital as the Chief Operating Officer for its new flagship hospital in Hennur. In this pivotal role, he will lead the hospital’s operational strategy and contribute his extensive expertise in healthcare management, ensuring the facility meets high standards of patient care and operational efficiency. Before joining Sparsh, Gautham held the position of Chief Operating Officer at HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in Ahmedabad. During his tenure, he focused on optimizing operational processes and elevating patient satisfaction across HCG’s healthcare network and relocating the Hospital to their newer infrastructure. His experience in driving growth and managing P&L responsibilities in healthcare settings has made him an asset to each organization he has served. Gautham’s career includes an impressive tenure at Motherhood, where he spent over five years managing hospital operations acros...

For Ranjit SS Dhody , Managing Director of BeautexWood , wood is more than a material—it’s a passion, a philosophy, and a pathway to redefining modern construction. Since embarking on his journey in the building and interior industry in 1998, Ranjit has transformed his affinity for wood into a thriving enterprise that bridges tradition with innovation, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability. Ranjit’s introduction to wood began with fascination. “To this day, I am amazed at what next can be made with wood and wonder what the future holds for us,” he shares. This wonderment led him to travel the globe, exploring advanced techniques for wood processing and design. From Europe’s precision craftsmanship to Asia’s artisanal traditions, Ranjit absorbed global insights and tailored them to meet local needs. BeautexWood emerged as the manifestation of this vision, offering eco-friendly solutions for cladding, facades, ceilings, decking, and more. Their projects, like t...