About Wadhwani Foundation
Wadhwani Foundation’s primary mission is to accelerate economic development in emerging economies and drive high-value job creation through entrepreneurship, innovation and skills development. Founded in 2000 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, today the Foundation is scaling impact in 25 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America through the following Initiatives.
Romesh Wadhwani
- Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Until 1999, built three successful companies, the last of which was exited at over $9 billion
- Founding Chairman and CEO of $3.5 billion Symphony Technology Group (1999)
- Founder and Chairman of Wadhwani Foundation (2000)
- Founding Chairman of PE firm Symphony AI (2018)
- Member of the Gates Buffet Giving Pledge
- Padma Shri 2020 awardee
- President Obama appointee to the Board of Trustees of the John. F. Kennedy Center
- Board Member of Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.
Ajay Kela
- Silicon Valley entrepreneur and philanthropist
- Until 1999, built three successful companies, the last of which was exited at over $9 billion
- Founding Chairman and CEO of $3.5 billion Symphony Technology Group (1999)
- Founder and Chairman of Wadhwani Foundation (2000)
- Founding Chairman of PE firm Symphony AI (2018)
- Member of the Gates Buffet Giving Pledge
- Padma Shri 2020 awardee
- President Obama appointee to the Board of Trustees of the John. F. Kennedy Center
- Board Member of Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C.
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Wadhwani Advantage Leadership Team
EVP, Wadhwani Advantage
Samir Sathe
Samir leads the Wadhwani Advantage program in India, focused on accelerating small business revenue and job growth.
- Advised and executed 200+ engagements for domestic and multinational, small and large businesses, in a diverse set of manufacturing and service industries
- 25-years of experience in India, Asia, Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, and US
- Master’s degree in consulting and coaching for change from INSEAD, France
- Attended ‘Leading Professional Service Firms’ at Harvard Business School and ‘Challenges of Global Poverty’ at MIT
Rahul Savoor
Worked in multiple geographies in roles ranging from Sales and Business Development, Finance and Strategy, and Management Consulting with 23 years of experience
Barsha Chatterjee
Experience of 20+ years in Training and Development, BD for delivering Training /Skilling Services
Rashmi Khurana
Successful, passionate team-oriented business leader with excellent track record 20+ years of experience
Ajay Kela
Samir Sathe
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Wadhwani Advantage Team
Rahul Savoor
Barsha Chatterjee
Rashmi Khurana
Rahul Savoor
Barsha Chatterjee
Rashmi Khurana
Wadhwani Advisory Board
Bijou Kurien
Sanjay Gupta
Nitin Potdar
Suresh Gurumani
