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Samarth Ambassadors
Guiding Us. Believing in Us. Standing With Us.
At Samarth, we’re privileged to be surrounded by a deeply committed group of supporters who believe in our vision of building compassionate, tech-enabled elder care for India. These individuals — advisors, board members, mentors, family advocates & customers, and community voices — have been instrumental in shaping our journey, encouraging innovation, and spreading our message far and wide.
Together, they form the heart of what we call the Samarth Ambassadors: A growing circle of people who lend their expertise, voices, and lived experience to strengthen our mission — not just cheering from the sidelines, but walking with us every step of the way.
They are compassionate hearts, and true reflections of our mission. They remind us that care transcends service: it is about building a family where every elder is celebrated and supported.
Meet Our Ambassadors
Dr. A. B. Dey
India
Dr. A. B. Dey is the former Professor and Head of Geriatric Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, and a pioneering force in establishing geriatrics as a medical specialty in India.
A Commonwealth Medical Fellow at the University of Newcastle, UK, he worked closely with the WHO to shape geriatric care and policy in the country.
Founder President of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics and Past President of the Association of Gerontology India, he was recognised among 50 Healthy Ageing Leaders globally by the UN-WHO during the Decade of Healthy Ageing.
Through his work in research, teaching, and policy, Dr. Dey continues to champion a future where elders age with dignity, visibility, and care.
Anupam Bhasin brings over two decades of expertise in corporate governance, having served as Director and Advisor at the Hero Group.
An alumnus of FMS Delhi, he is known for his consistent leadership, with professional tenures spanning 16 to 20 years, reflecting deep trust, stability, and long-term vision.
A valued and discreet advisor to many, Anupam is sought after for his integrity and strategic counsel in navigating complex organisational landscapes.
Arun Seth is a veteran of the Indian tech and telecom industry, having played a pivotal role in the early growth of both Airtel and TechMahindra.
The former Chairman of British Telecom India, he has held senior roles across HCL, Usha Martin, and the UB Group over a career spanning four decades.
A passionate advocate for the social sector and digital inclusion, he serves on the boards of NASSCOM Foundation, HelpAge India, and Katha, and is driving innovation in the use of tech and telecom for public health. An IIT Kanpur and IIM Kolkata alumnus, Arun also actively engages in alumni affairs and serves on several institutional boards, including TERI, IIM Lucknow, and Avendus Capital.
Dr. Neelakshi Mahanta is a Geriatrician and Associate Professor at Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, with over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and elderly care.
A WHO Fellow in Ageing and trained in Medical Gerontology in Malta, she co-founded the Indian Academy of Geriatrics and led IGNOU’s geriatric diploma programme.
Recipient of the President of India’s Silver Medal for academic excellence, she has contributed to WHO-sponsored research on ageing and serves on the National Advisory Board of the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. Deeply committed to community care, she has organised post-flood health camps in Assam, delivering holistic elder support across physical and emotional needs.
Probir Sen
India
Mr. Probir Chandra Sen is Vice President of the Governing Board at HelpAge India and a distinguished former Chairman & Managing Director of Air India Ltd.
A 1967 batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, he held senior leadership roles in Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Government of Madhya Pradesh, and later served as Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Commission.
An alumnus of King’s College, Cambridge, he has also chaired the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training and held board positions at BPCL and HCL Technologies, reflecting a career spanning governance, human rights, corporate leadership, and cultural engagement.
Formerly Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, Rahul co-headed India’s investment banking coverage and led global credit trading, overseeing financing solutions exceeding $10 billion. Currently, he is a Managing Director at Multiples Alternate Asset Management, with a distinguished career in investment banking and structured finance across Asia.
He has also held senior roles at Credit Suisse and GE Capital, driving capital markets and structured finance initiatives. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, Rahul is known for combining deep quantitative expertise with strategic vision, and is widely respected as a mentor and leader in India’s financial sector.
Rajesh is the Director at the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park and Global CMO at Lentra, with over 30 years of leadership across global multinationals and tech startups.
A highly accomplished B2B strategist, he has held pivotal roles at Microsoft and HCL, and is the author of Breaking into B2B Marketing.
An alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra and IIM Calcutta, with executive credentials from Wharton, Harvard, and ISB, he has served on the India Board of The Marketing Society (UK) and the Governing Body of DMA Asia.
A recipient of the Economic Times Most Innovative Tech Marketer Award and VAR India’s CMO of the Year, Rajesh is also Co-Founder of DefeatCovid.in and an advocate for women’s empowerment and elder care, serving on the Advisory Board of BD Foundation.
Ramesh is a Senior Partner Emeritus at McKinsey & Company, where he co-founded the firm’s Chennai and Bangalore offices and led transformative work across industries.
An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, he has co-authored multiple publications on global business and development trends and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Practice at IIT Bombay.
He sits on several influential boards, including the Foundation for Economic Development (FED), Nayanta Education Foundation, Pratham Education Foundation, the IIM Ahmedabad Endowment Fund & Governing Council, and the IIT Bombay DRF, reflecting his commitment to education, policy, and inclusive growth.
Vivek is a former IAS officer who served for 25 years, including key roles as Director of IT & Tourism for Chandigarh and Deputy Commissioner of Panchkula, before voluntarily retiring in 2017.
A sought-after motivational speaker, author, and columnist (Random Forays in Hindustan Times), he has delivered 8 TEDx Talks and garnered millions of views on YouTube.
He is the founder of SUVICHAR Think Tank, Vibrant Networking Forum, and the Chandigarh Literary Society, and co-convener of INTACH. He currently chairs the Governor’s Advisory Council of UT Chandigarh. An alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra, Vivek continues to mentor and inspire with a focus on positivity, leadership, and public spirit.
A global banker straddling the UAE-India corridor, Aditya, has led corporate finance and banking strategy at premier institutions including Deutsche Bank AG, National Bank of Fujairah, and the DIFC-based GIFL. Currently the Managing Director of Blue Prism Advisory.
Having lived for over two decades in Dubai, with ageing parents in Kolkata, he is extremely sensitive to the challenges and concerns of the diaspora, and is often a go-to person for many in Dubai for advice.
Dr. Shrivastava, based in New York, is Associate Dean and head of Alumni relations at Columbia University’s prestigious Journalism School.
An award-winning former business journalist for television, print and newswires in the U.S., Canada and India, she worked at leading outlets including BBC World, The Globe & Mail, Associated Press and Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones covering global markets.
She serves as Executive Member of the Board of South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) and Advisory Board member of Leap to Shine, a non-profit in New Jersey enabling underserved children with digital education.
Arnab Sen is CEO of iQuanti, where he is leading the company’s transformation into an AI-first digital enterprise.
He also serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Omega Healthcare and was previously CFO at Apollo Health Street/Sutherland Healthcare Solutions, where he was part of the founding team and President of U.S. Operations.
An alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta, Arnab began his career at McKinsey & Company. Deeply committed to social impact, he is also involved with the American arm of HelpAge India.
Arpita is Ex-Director of Engineering at JPMorganChase, currently Head of Engineering at Fluro, with a distinguished global tech career that includes leadership roles at PayPal, Netflix, Capital One, and more.
An alumna of the London School of Economics, she was recognised with Capital One UK’s “Best in Tech Award” for her work on cloud cost optimisation.
A passionate advocate for women in tech and STEM education, Arpita has presented at the Women of Silicon Roundabout and volunteers with Django Girls to run free community programming workshops. She was recently featured in Forward Role’s “Women in Leadership Series 2025.”
Dr. Mukhopadhyay is a distinguished gastroenterologist and Clinical Service Director at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, one of Scotland’s leading hospitals.
He also serves as Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, guiding the next generation of medical professionals through teaching and mentorship.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and the British Society of Gastroenterology, he also remains deeply connected to his roots as President of the Aberdeen Bengali Cultural Association.
Basab Pradhan, Chairman of the Board at Indium Software and Independent Director at Provana and Perficient, is a veteran of the IT services industry. He spent over a decade at Infosys, where he rose to become Global Head of Sales & Marketing. He later led a cloud startup, CliQr, as Plant CEO, and has held board roles at Coforge and Hexaware. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Basab began his career at Hindustan Unilever and is also an author on IT services. He actively mentors startups and invests in ventures like Kritsnam, Nivesh, and Bounty App, combining strategic acumen with a deep interest in emerging technologies and a reputation for leadership with heart.
Geeta Srivastava led the UK arm of Shaadi.com, helping establish it as a trusted household name among the South Asian diaspora.
She is the founder of Magic of India, a UK-based social enterprise that won the British Indian Outstanding Achievement Award, and is also a celebrated author of children’s literature that brings Indian culture and language to life.
A dynamic cultural ambassador, Geeta curates Holi at London, a massively popular community event in the city, and serves as a vibrant bridge between India and its global community. Her earlier roles include marketing leadership at Zee TV (UK) and Raymond’s India.
With an exceptional career in international banking spanning over three decades, Manish is currently Executive Director at the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group in Singapore.
An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, he has held pivotal roles at global financial institutions including Citi, Barclays, and HSBC, across corporate banking and private equity. Manish is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors and a respected mentor to many young professionals, who credit him for his guidance and generosity in shaping their journeys.
Deeply committed to social impact, he was actively involved in supporting the most vulnerable and hardest hit during COVID-19.
Rajiv, serving on multiple boards including HLS Asia and Avenue360 Health + Wellness, advises Deloitte, and is President of Martinez Renewables LLC, where he leads sustainable energy ventures, drawing on over 17 years of leadership in the oil, energy, and consulting sectors.
He has held senior roles at Halliburton and Baker Hughes, overseeing global drilling data operations and managing complex M&A integrations.
An IIT Kanpur graduate with an MBA from Rice University, Rajiv blends deep technical expertise with strategic business insight. He mentors entrepreneurs at Rice University, and actively supports startup ecosystems and wellness initiatives.
Sriram (Sri) Rajan is a Principal Product Architect at Rackspace, with over two decades of experience across computer systems, networks, programming, and security.
He spent nine years in the United States, studying and working as a Systems Programmer at Texas State University in San Marcos, before moving to the UK.
A passionate tech enthusiast, Sri has presented at Google Cloud Next and is deeply interested in AI and machine learning, home automation, and all things digital—with cricket and coding as his weekend companions.
Our ambassadors are not just names on a page — they are the spirit of Samarth Eldercare in action. By sharing their stories, insights, and moments of truth, they are part of our journey where empathy meets excellence. If you’re inspired and believe in the work we are doing, we would love to hear from you.
