Our Governing Body
Our team consists of like minded professionals from the Corporate sector, driven by a common passion of bringing forth inclusive growth in our society.
Abhay Sapru – President and Chairman
Abhay graduated from Delhi University in 1986 and subsequently joined the prestigious Indian Military Academy. Comissioned in 1989, he joined the elite Special Forces Unit and his first assignment was in Sri Lanka, where he was decorated with the Sena Medal for bravery.
He served in almost all the insurgency ridden nerve centres in the Sub-Continent during his decade long stint with the Indian Army. He is a successful author of three books – A trilogy that is set in the backdrop of insurgency ridden Kashmir and Sri Lanka.
Abhay currently works in a prominent Multinational Bank, responsible for their Facilities and Infrastructure Management across India.
Sujata Suri – Secretary and COO
Sujata graduated in 1986 from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University with a Post Graduate specialization in Computer Applications. After a 3 year stint in the IT industry developing applications software, she changed directions to specialize in Marketing and Communication.
Sujata has a vast experience in Event Management and has successfully conceptualized, managed and executed many events and promotions for key Corporates across India. Subsequently, she moved on to the real estate sector and was responsible for corporate marketing, brand building and profiling of the largest real estate developer in the country.
An avid trekker and a health freak, she ultimately followed her passion and is today an Internationally accredited Health Coach & Rehab Trainer, running a successful Fitness Consultancy venture.
Aparna Mathur – Treasurer and CFO
Aparna has over a decade long experience in Business Development and account management in the media, engineering, training and consultancy sectors. A graduate in psychology and a post graduate in marketing management, she brings with her diverse experience of having worked in large and small organizations such as the Times of India, Schindler, iDiscoveri and Mahindra Special Services Group.
Initiating sustainable positive change at an individual, organizational and societal plane is where she has now found her personal calling. Additionally she holds a diploma in Indian Art and Vedic Literature, dance therapy, ICF accredited course in Intensive Coach Training, Results Coaching, Australia.
Aparna has also served as a volunteer at Sanjivini, Society for Mental Health, Janaagraha Bangalore and some teaching assignments at a local school in Chattarpur, Delhi.
Abid Hussain – Founder Member
Abid is an educator and runs his a school for underprivileged children in the Handwara district of J&K State.
He is a passionate biker and trekker and has also been trading in Kashmiri handicrafts for over three decades.
Kapil Mathur – Founder Member
Kapil is an architect and has graduated from the School for Planning and Architecture, Delhi University. His innovative design ideas have been successfully implemented by various organizations and institutions both in India and abroad including the world famous illusionist, Franz Harary’s Shows.
Kapil is also a Visiting Professor at reputed institutions like the School for Planning and Architecture and NIFT.
Gaurav Bhatnagar – Member
Gaurav has over 15 years of professional experience in the manufacturing and service industry. He has a PG Degree in Computer Science, UG Degree in Business Administration and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering. He has worked with brands like Gillette, Honeywell & FIAMM in manufacturing vertical ans with Jones Lang LaSalle in Real Estate Management and consulting space. He is currently working with A Multinational Insurance Company in their Infrastructure section, managing their office setups across India. He has a strong experience in plant engineering, project management and in managing building/office spaces.
Along with managing his professional commitments, Gaurav has a strong instinct for teaching and counselling. He has been teaching at Delhi University as a Visiting Faculty since the past 8 years, lecturing the UG/PG students on Corporate Real Estate.
Col. Ramakrishnan CM – Member
Ramakrishnan CM served in the Indian Army and has dedicated his time to serving the less privileged post retirement from active service. He is a Trustee of Srijan Foundation that has been instrumental in helping underprivileged children with remedial classes. A strong background in Mathematics and Political Science along with his years of experience in the Armed forces naturally allows him to be a key mentor for our children and the volunteers. He has been associated with DEEP Foundation since the past 11 years.