Chapter Leadership
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Meet the Team Driving the Mission
President
Varundeep Sachi
A visionary leader, Varundeep Sachi, PCC (ICF), embodies the essence of transformation, bridging the gap between aspirations and achievements. With two decades of corporate experience, he has mastered integrating life, leadership, and wellness coaching, guiding individuals toward profound personal and professional growth.
In his capacity as an Author, Ayur Life & Leadership Coach, HR Professional, Wellness Evangelist and Motivational Speaker, he has positively impacted numerous lives by integrating wisdom with compassion. His areas of expertise encompass NLP, CBT, REBT, EFT, and TFT, which are powerful modalities designed to empower individuals in overcoming obstacles and achieving success. An experienced Psychotherapist and Counsellor, He is a relentless seeker of knowledge. He is driven by a profound passion for fusing Ayurveda with modern coaching methodologies. His pioneering research supports wounded hearts, offering holistic healing and transformation.
With 4,000+ coaching hours and 21,000+ counselling and mentoring hours, he has been instrumental in unlocking human potential. His commitment to employee well-being has earned him accolades such as the Pinnacle Wellness Champion Award and HR NEXT Employee Health & Wellbeing Award. An IIM alumnus, Mentor, CSR & DEI Advocate, and HRD Employee Relations Expert, he continues to inspire change, shaping cultures and driving meaningful impact.
He believes in the power of kindness and human connection. His philosophy is simple yet profound: “Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of people.” A deeply spiritual and knowledge-driven soul, he is on a mission to elevate lives, empower minds, and orchestrate dreams into reality. He also continues to serve as the Director of Social Impact for the chapter, leading initiatives that promote community well-being and drive positive, inclusive change.
Secretary
Vinit Kumar Singh
Vinit Kumar Singh, an alumnus of IIM Kozhikode, brings over 22 years of diverse leadership experience across Marketing Technology, Digital Strategy, and Enterprise Architecture.
Currently a Practice Head at Adobe, Vinit leads the Workfront consulting competency with full P&L ownership, managing a global team of 100+ professionals and driving over $10 million in annual revenue. He has played a pivotal role in scaling the practice from the ground up — shaping offerings, influencing multimillion-dollar deals, and delivering strategic outcomes across industries including media, retail, BFSI, and technology. He also serves as an internal leadership coach to many technology professionals at Adobe.
Parallel to his corporate journey, Vinit is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the ICF. With over 1,000 hours of coaching experience, he has supported senior professionals, CXO aspirants, and high-potential leaders to unlock their leadership presence, navigate transitions, and align their inner purpose with outer success. His coaching clients span global technology firms, startups, NGOs, and student communities.
Vinit’s coaching philosophy is rooted in real-world leadership, conscious living, and Vedantic wisdom — influenced deeply by thinkers like Swami Vivekananda, Sadhguru, and modern minds such as Naval Ravikant, Simon Sinek, and others. He actively volunteers with ICF’s social impact programs and Toastmasters, empowering individuals to express, lead, and grow.
“To create a world where individuals lead with Growth, Impact, and Freedom (G.I.F.) — becoming resilient, purpose-driven, and spiritually anchored leaders. Through my work in coaching, leadership, and digital transformation, I aspire to guide people and organizations to align with their highest potential — and to live this vision fully in my own life as well.”
Director of Member Engagement
Arun P V
Arun is a graduate of Electronics Engineering with 23 years of leadership experience in Sales, Business Development, and Operations across the sectors of Information Technology, Managed Services, and Training. He has held senior positions at NIIT, Microland, and Dimension Data. In his most recent corporate role as Head of Core Services, he successfully drove over $30 million in annual high-margin service sales, led nationwide operations, and consistently achieved outstanding results in customer retention and contract renewals.
He is a PCC specializing in Performance, Career, and Leadership Development for the last 10 years, with over 1000 hours of one-on-one coaching experience. He has coached several leaders in the IT, financial, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors to enhance work performance, strengthen leadership and team management skills, improve relationships, manage stakeholders, maintain a goal-focused approach, and influence and inspire others. He has executed pro-bono coaching projects for college students seeking to establish a career and for the visually impaired seeking to rebuild their lives.
“Empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve their highest aspirations through transformative coaching and unwavering support. Committed to being a valuable member of society through impactful coaching and meaningful contributions”
Director of Credentialing
Raj Kumar Sahu
With 26 years of diverse corporate experience and over 16 years as a professional coach, Raj Kumar Sahu, ICF-PCC, has dedicated his life to empowering individuals and organizations to realize their fullest potential.
Having contributed to renowned organizations such as Tata Sponge, Wipro, Siemens, JP Morgan, OpenText, and HSBC Software, Raj has cultivated deep expertise in Life and Leadership Coaching, Agile Coaching, and Leadership Development Training.
He is the Founder of The Gardeners Hub (TGH)—a purpose-driven platform that serves as a nurturing ground for professional coaches and leaders. Through TGH, Raj envisions an ecosystem where coaches act as “gardeners,” cultivating excellence, resilience, and a purpose-led mindset in others.
Raj also voluntarily leads Agile and Professional Coaching Communities of Practice, fostering continuous learning, collaboration, and authentic connection among coaching professionals.
Whether coaching one-on-one, leading leadership workshops, or cultivating community, Raj continues to inspire meaningful change with humility and heart.
Director of Technology
Anand P S
Anand P S is the dynamic Founder of Pinnacle Your Dreams, a purpose-driven platform on a mission to unlock the full potential of individuals and organizations through transformational coaching, high-impact training, strategic consulting, inspiring mentoring, and empowering counselling. Fueled by an unshakable passion for growth, excellence, and human potential, Anand leads powerful, results-driven initiatives that empower individuals to break through self-imposed limitations, unlock hidden strengths, and step into confident, purpose-driven leadership. His work catalyzes deep personal transformation and professional mastery, enabling people to achieve breakthrough success, build lasting impact, and thrive in every dimension of life.
Anand is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a Marshall Goldsmith Executive Coach, Points of You® Business Trainer, and a seasoned Emotional Intelligence Consultant. Backed by over 20 years of impactful corporate leadership and more than 3,000 hours of coaching, training, mentoring, consulting, and counselling, Anand brings a unique blend of strategic acumen and human insight to every interaction.
In his role as Director of Technology, Anand envisions leveraging technology to enhance collaboration, learning, and engagement within the coaching community. His goal is to streamline digital platforms, improve knowledge-sharing, and create a seamless experience for members through innovative tools and systems. He aims to drive greater accessibility, automation, and interactivity in chapter activities, ensuring that technology becomes a key enabler in strengthening the impact of coaching.
Anand believes that true success is achieved through a powerful blend of Mass, Class, and Style. For him, “Mass” represents the ability to connect with a wide range of people through authenticity and relatability; “Class” stands for excellence, integrity, and the pursuit of high standards in everything one does; and “Style” reflects the unique personal flair and confidence that sets individuals apart. By integrating these three dimensions, Anand empowers individuals and organizations to build influence, earn respect, and create a distinctive and impactful presence driving personal excellence, team synergy, leadership effectiveness, cultural transformation, and sustainable organizational growth in dynamic and competitive environments.
Anand wears many hats and most of them are drenched in sweat! As a ZIN-certified Zumba and Strong Nation instructor, he can salsa, squat, and shimmy his way through any crowd. When he’s not leading high-energy fitness sessions, you’ll likely find him trekking up hills, running marathons for fun or chasing tennis balls and Pickleballs with equal enthusiasm. In his spare time which we suspect he borrows from another dimension, Anand grooves to his love for dance and even directs short films, proving that multitasking can indeed be a sport.
Director of Association Partnership
Preethi Subramanian
Preethi Subramanian is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC – ICF), a Chartered Accountant by training, former Cybersecurity Leader and now a passionate Leadership Coach. She has chosen self-transformation as her path to create a lasting, positive impact in the world of work and leadership. With nearly two decades of experience across consulting, healthcare, auditing, and cybersecurity, she has worked with some of the world’s most respected organizations, including Big 4 firms and Fortune 100 companies, in Singapore, Switzerland, and India.
Her multifaceted professional path has shaped her into a coach with deep empathy, strategic insight, and an unwavering belief in the power of human potential. Preethi is known for creating safe, courageous spaces where leaders can unravel what holds them back, uncover their inner clarity, and unleash their most authentic and powerful selves. Her approach is grounded in emotional intelligence, presence, and purpose.
At the heart of Preethi’s work lies a powerful vision:
To co-create conscious leadership and masterful lives.
She believes that leadership is not a title but a way of being.
As a coach, Preethi is here to support individuals who are navigating transitions, seeking clarity, or simply yearning to lead with more ease and meaning. Her mission is to help leaders and change-makers reconnect with themselves, build trust in themselves and lead from a place of wholeness.
Vice President
Shivani Mansingh
Shivani Mansingh is an Executive & Leadership Coach, ICF-PCC, and Facilitator committed to guiding high-achieving leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers toward a life and career of meaning, autonomy, and impact. With a foundation in ontological coaching, experiential learning, and deep presence, Shivani creates reflective, non-judgmental spaces where clients reconnect with their inner voice, navigate transitions, and step into their most authentic selves.
Having discovered coaching through her leadership role in the social impact sector, Shivani found a methodology that aligned with how she was raised—being listened to, not told what to do. She now brings that same ethos into her coaching, blending intuition, silence, and curiosity to co-create transformation.
With over 1,500 coaching hours, including more than 900 with senior and executive leaders, Shivani has worked across diverse sectors including banking, technology, education, pharma, and social impact. Her facilitation and coaching programs are deeply reflective, emotionally intelligent, and grounded in action. She has designed and led transformational leadership journeys for over 1000 professionals, often working with cross-functional teams and multi-generational groups.
Passionate about self-discovery, leadership, and purpose-driven work, Shivani also writes, speaks, and designs reflective spaces where people can pause, explore, and reconnect with what truly matters. Currently, she is focused on expanding her reach: coaching, writing, and building a thriving business rooted in impact and authenticity.
Director of University Partnership
Sanyog Jain
Sanyog hails from an industry where the true competitive edge lies in the strength and caliber of its people. Long before “coaching” became a recognized discipline in business, the focus was on developing human potential—an ethos that has shaped his entire career. His formal journey into coaching began in 2007, culminating in accreditation in 2012, and since then, he has been a catalyst for transformation in individuals and organizations alike.
Deeply committed to unlocking human potential, Sanyog empowers clients to align with their highest values—creating not just awareness, but the drive and clarity to act decisively toward their goals. His unique ability to blend training with coaching has consistently translated knowledge into lasting performance.
His work has earned prestigious accolades from the World HRD Congress, TISS LeapVault, and the NHRD Bangalore Chapter. Having trained with five renowned coaching institutions, Sanyog brings a multidimensional approach to facilitating change—grounded in rigor, insight, and a profound understanding of human behavior.
Sanyog currently leads the University Connect Program for the ICF Bengaluru Chapter—an initiative he originally conceptualized in 2020 to bring coaching to university students. The program quickly gained traction, becoming a benchmark for other ICF chapters and reaching hundreds of students across Bengaluru.
During a brief transition, the portfolio was led by Preeti Kumari, who enhanced its reach and structure. Now back at the helm, Sanyog is focused on scaling the program further by partnering with chapter coaches to expand its impact across new academic institutions.
Director of Marketing and Research
Preeti Kumari
Preeti Kumari is an ICF-credentialed PCC and ACTC coach (Advanced Certification in Team Coaching), a transformational certified trainer and facilitator, and the founder of KANVI, a coaching and leadership practice rooted in purpose, presence, and possibility. Representing herself as a phoenix, Preeti embodies resilience and transformation, helping individuals and teams navigate change and emerge stronger, whether stepping into senior leadership, returning to the workforce, or building cohesive, emotionally intelligent teams.
With a multidisciplinary background in academia, leadership, research, and entrepreneurship, Preeti brings a deep understanding of mentoring, systems thinking, and vision-building. She began her career as a university professor and researcher and continues to engage as an active researcher and lifelong learner. Preeti is also a frequent writer, speaker, and community builder in the coaching and leadership development space. As an ICF Global Brand Champion, she contributes to promoting the coaching profession’s values and visibility.
Preeti has led impactful initiatives like The Liminal Edge, a leadership lab for emerging leaders prototyped through the U.Lab 2x program, and actively supports Comeback2Career (C2C), a mentoring initiative helping women re-enter the workforce.
Having lived and worked across diverse global contexts, Preeti brings deep cultural sensitivity and insight into human behavior across varied settings. This global exposure enriches her ability to hold space for meaningful transformation, especially during the “in-between” or liminal phases of leadership and life.
A passionate advocate for change as a constant, she specializes in leadership and career transitions, executive and team coaching, and building emotionally intelligent workplaces. Preeti helps professionals at all levels navigate complexity and lead with clarity, presence, and intention.
She is also an avid artist and leads creative workshops, using art and creative visual tools as powerful mediums for personal and professional growth.
Preeti is known for her compassionate presence, systems thinking, and unwavering commitment to human flourishing. Whether coaching leaders, facilitating team offsites, or mentoring aspiring coaches, she brings her whole self: heart, intellect, and spirit, guided by authenticity and a deep belief in human potential.
Director of Membership and Learning
Emmanuel David
Emmanuel David is a seasoned strategist with decades of leadership experience across diverse industries including automotive, oil & gas, telecom, financial services, hospitality, Infrastructure and executive education. Currently as Managing Director at GridSynergies, he focusses on culture transformation, leadership coaching, and organizational change. He serves on the board of Aster DM Healthcare. He was previously on the Board of Brookfield’s PE’s Infrastructure Asset. He was responsible for Leadership Development for the Tata Group as Director. Tata Management Training Centre, where he drove digital transformation and global partnerships, earning national and international recognition.
He has advised global NGOs, private equity firms, and multinational corporations on strategic HR, post-merger integration, and leadership development. Emmanuel holds an MBA from XLRI and is a Fellow at the Institute of Directors.
He is an Associated Credentialled Coach (ACC) of the ICF and holds certifications as The Leadership Circle Practitioner, Advanced Hogan Coach and Accredited Belbin Team Role Facilitator. Collaborated closely with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith to program-manage his coaching engagement with the board of a family-owned business.
Passionate about education and social impact, he coaches Senior Leaders both in corporates and Civil Services, supports NGOs, and speaks regularly at leadership forums. Emmanuel brings deep insight, composed leadership, and a dedication to impactful transformation.
Treasurer
Mandar Chitale
Mandar Chitale brings over 25 years of rich and diverse experience from the corporate world, having worked across multiple domains and functional areas. His professional journey reflects a deep understanding of business dynamics, leadership, and organizational development. Mandar is a certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and he leverages his coaching expertise to facilitate meaningful transformation in individuals and teams. In addition, he is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, helping people discover and harness their innate talents for greater effectiveness and fulfillment. He is also an EQ-i practitioner, with a strong focus on emotional intelligence, and an avid Enneagram enthusiast, integrating personality insights to support personal growth and self-awareness.
Director of Communication
Sweta Kumari
Sweta is a seasoned technology and change transformation leader with over 11 years of experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Design Thinking Facilitator, and Product Coach. She integrates modern agile practices with ancient wisdom, drawing from the guiding principles of the Arthashastra and Nitishastras, and nurtures her path as a Swamini through selfless service (seva).
Her coaching approach is rooted in authenticity, self-awareness, and sustainable growth—embracing both the measurable and the intangible. As a neurodivergent individual and a mother to an autistic child, Sweta brings deep empathy, resilience, and lived experience into her advocacy for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
She empowers individuals and teams to embrace change, lead with purpose, and hold themselves accountable—not just in their roles, but in their lives. Her work supports conscious leadership, compassionate parenting, and inclusive transformation across tech and human systems.
