I am driven by a belief in "prosperity at the last mile"—the conviction that our organizations, technologies, and resources must reach and uplift those most marginalized by existing systems.
Over 25 years, I have dedicated my career to building purposeful organizations at the intersection of technology, business, and social impact. As Chief Social Responsibility Officer at Tata Consultancy Services, I architected one of the world's largest and most innovative corporate social impact portfolios, investing over $650 million and empowering more than 30 million individuals across 55 countries.
My work is grounded in a paradigm I call "Purpose is the New Tech"—the recognition that when companies harness their core capabilities to address society's toughest challenges (education inequity, economic mobility, climate resilience, digital divides), they create value that transcends quarterly earnings and endures across generations.
Three Interconnected Pillars for Systemic Change
Grounding organizations in values and big-bet aspirations. This means moving beyond incremental programs to systemic interventions—asking not "What can we afford to give?" but "What impact must we create?"
Mobilizing cross-sector partners—private sector innovation, government policy frameworks, NGO community insights, academic research—to address complex social challenges. In my work, 188 strategic partnerships and 11,000 cross-sector leaders formed the backbone of transformational change.
Using digital tools as force multipliers for scale. From technology-enabled learning platforms reaching 10 million rural women to data analytics driving evidence-based program improvements, technology amplifies human potential when designed with equity and inclusion at its core.
Building Impact Across Industries and Geographies
Tata Consultancy Services
As CSR leader for a $30 billion technology firm with 601,000 employees across six continents:
Tata Consultancy Services
Overseeing a 25-member team and $15 million in annual giving:
Tata Consultancy Services
Before leading CSR, I served in business leadership roles:
Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
United Nations, White House, Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, SXSW
"Purpose is the New Tech" featured in Purpose 360, Purpose Inc, Common Impact
XLRI - Xavier School of Management
Engineering Institution
Whether you're exploring strategic partnerships, seeking advisory on social impact strategy, or interested in a speaking engagement, I'd love to connect.