Vipul Mudgal is a distinguished figure in the realms of activism, journalism, and academia. As the Director and Chief Executive of Common Cause, renowned for its impactful interventions, he spearheads initiatives aimed at promoting social justice and advancing democratic values. Additionally, he serves as the head of Inclusive Media for Change, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of India's marginalised communities through information dissemination and advocacy.
Known fondly as Naga, he brings a wealth of experience garnered primarily in the FMCG sector, spanning various functions and industries. His most recent corporate role was at Mother Dairy Fruits and Vegetables in Delhi, where he served as the company's head from 2010 to 2017, showcasing his adeptness in leadership and management within the fast-paced consumer goods landscape.
With over 25 years of senior-level experience in Human Resources roles across the globe, Pavan has embarked on a new journey in the startup world. His primary objective is to foster inclusivity by bridging socioeconomic gaps among teenagers. Previously, Pavan held the position of Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the AMENA Sector at PepsiCo, headquartered in Dubai.
Souvik Saha, the founder of People for Change, demonstrates a profound commitment to youth development in Jharkhand. With a background in instructional design and facilitation, he has spearheaded initiatives to empower adolescents and youth with critical skills for personal and social transformation. Through People for Change, Souvik has impacted the lives of over 30,000 adolescents and 10,000 young people, catalysing journeys of self-discovery and societal change across the region.
Ravi's career spans over 24 years in the corporate sector, primarily at HSBC, where he held various roles across different countries. Notably, he served as the CEO and President Director of Bank Ekonomi, a local bank in Indonesia acquired by HSBC. In 2011, Ravi made a significant transition to the social sector, bringing his wealth of experience to the Azim Premji Foundation, where he led the Education Leadership & Management division.
With over two decades of experience in the development sector, Ritikaa Khunnah has played a pivotal role in advancing youth development initiatives. Serving as the CEO of Pravah since 2008, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to empowering youth. Ritika's contributions extend beyond organisational leadership; she has been an influential member of the UNWomen multi-country civil society advisory group, advocating for gender equality on a global scale.
Associated with Pravah since 2011, Malavika is currently the Director, Fundraising and Partnership function at Pravah. She is a designer and facilitator of instructional design and learning journeys for youth development professionals and has led Pravah's flagship programme Big Ticket and Ocean in a Drop and associated with more than 40 organisations from sector. She has also supported the journey of 70 young changemakers under the Changelooms program.
With over 25 years of experience in mentoring teachers, youth leaders, and adolescents, Shani Sen has been an integral part of Pravah for the past 16 years. Her extensive expertise includes curriculum designing and facilitating mindset change learning programs for educators and young individuals across various states in India. Ishani has played a pivotal role in implementing conflict-positive curriculum and mentoring teachers to navigate their personal and professional roles, contributing to whole-school transformations for leadership development and inclusivity.
Executive Director, National Foundation of India (NFI)
Biraj Patnaik is Executive Director, National Foundation of India and was Amnesty International's South Asia Director. He was formerly the Principal Adviser to the Commissioners of the Indian Supreme Court in the Right to food case for close to a decade. A well known human rights activist in India and abroad, his work has largely been in Economic, Culture Social and Cultural rights (ESCR) over the past two decades.
