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Trigyn's Leadership Team

Trigyn's Leadership Team

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao
Executive Director
Ms. P. Bhavana Rao

“We believe great people, do great work. At Trigyn we are building a workplace that attracts and retains world-class talent.”

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao is the Executive Director of Trigyn. She has done her graduation in B Tech (IT) and post-graduation in MBA (Human Resource). She has rich work experience in the field of Information Technology, e-Governance, Education Training and Telecom.

Mr. Homiyar Panday
President
Mr. Homiyar Panday

”With client engagements in 25 countries and 5 continents, Trigyn has the capabilities needed to help clients think globally but act locally.”

Mr. Homiyar Panday, as the President of Trigyn Technologies’ US subsidiary, is responsible for their US and Managed Services Operation. He has over 30 years of IT experience with over 25 years in the US marketplace. Prior to joining Trigyn, Mr. Homiyar was the Senior Vice President of Cognicase's US operations, Vice President of Prism Consulting Services in the US and prior to coming to the US, Mr. Homiyar worked for Tata Burroughs in India. He is a Bombay University graduate with a Bachelors’ in Electrical Engineering.

Mr. Thomas Gordon
Sr. Vice President
Mr. Thomas Gordon

“With our tenacious focus on measurement and continuous improvement, Trigyn is committed to the consistent delivery of an attentive customer experience and excellent value.”

Mr. Thomas Gordon is the Senior Vice President of Trigyn Technologies in the US. He is responsible for business development in the US marketplace. Tom has over 25 years of IT experience, including software development and staffing, as well as significant expertise in the health insurance industry. Prior to joining Trigyn, Tom served as the President of Cognicase's US and Western Canadian operations, President of Latron Computer Systems and held senior management positions with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey as well as management positions with Kelly IT Resources and Cap Gemini America.

Mr. R. Ganapathi
Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Mr. R. Ganapathi

Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Mr. R. Ganapathi received his B. Tech Degree from IIT Madras. He is presently the Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Trigyn Technologies Limited. He is also a fellow of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. He gained experience while working with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. He is actively involved in the execution of welfare projects undertaken by Rotary International and was Governor of Rotary International.

He also serves on the Board of Orient Green Power Limited and Elnet Technologies Limited among others.

He is also the President of SICCI (Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and is a member of the National Executive Committee of FICCI.

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao
Executive Director
Ms. P. Bhavana Rao

Ms. P. Bhavana Rao is the Executive Director of Trigyn. She has done her graduation in B Tech (IT) and post-graduation in MBA (Human Resource). She has rich work experience in the field of Information Technology, e-Governance, Education Training and Telecom.

Dr. P. Raja Mohan Rao
Non-Executive Director
Dr. P. Raja Mohan Rao

Dr Raja Mohan Rao is a doctorate in Economics and was associated with National Council of Applied Economic Research as a research fellow. After education, he was involved with setting up of various companies in the telecommunications sector. He was instrumental in setting up J T Mobile, a cellular mobile telephone company in AP and Karnataka, which is now a part of AIRTEL. He also served as the President of Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India during 1993-94. He is also an avid social worker actively involved in many philanthropic activities.

Mr. V. C. Varaprasad
Independent Director
Mr. V. C. Varaprasad

Mr. V. C. Varaprasad is a Non-executive and Independent Director. He is involved in manufacturing, research and development, electronic design, fabrication in Telecommunication/PCB/Computer industries for the past 25 years.

Mr. Vivek Khare
Independent Director
Mr. Vivek Khare

Vivek Khare is a former Professional Manager having worked in India, Europe and North Africa with Mackinnon Mackenzie [then part of P&O], ITC and African Gulf Commercial Corp., S.A., finishing off as Director General [Chief Operating Officer] in 2001. Vivek has a vast background in Shipping, Shipping Services, Tobacco and Agri Produce, Paper, Industrial Projects Implementation, International Trading and Contracting. Thereafter, Vivek has facilitated the entry of a large Engineering Multinational into India and is an International Trade Consultant with vast Overseas Contacts. Vivek has a Masters in History from Delhi University.

Dr. B. R. Patil
Independent Director
Dr. B. R. Patil

He is an eminent social scientist with multidisciplinary background and 45 years of experience in leading research, consultancy, policy making and capacity-building projects in 25 countries from Asia, Africa, Europe and America for 10 national and 25 bilateral, multilateral and international agencies while working for USAID for 6 years, Population Foundation for 6 years, Council for Social Development for 10 years, National Council of Applied Economic Research for 4 years, National Institute of Rural development for 3 years and Agricultural Development Council for 3 years in progressively higher positions.

His areas of specialization are urban, rural, tribal, socioeconomic and community development; sectors of interest are education, health, livelihood and governance; domains of expertise are in planning, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and advocacy for policy reforms and structural changes for faster and better results in which he has published 6 books, 150 reports, 200 papers and 25 audio-visual products.

He has provided technical and capacity building support to more than 200 NGOs in South Asia and other countries through international NGOs like South Asia Partnership, Lutheran World Service and Plan International in various capacities like Chairperson and chief Adviser. He has trained 1500 development professionals in designing and implementing socioeconomic research projects and 1000 development practitioners in designing and implementing socioeconomic program and policy interventions at various stages in their career development.

Mr. K. S. Sripathi
Independent Director
Mr. K. S. Sripathi

Shri. K S Sripathi is a Post Graduate in science as also in Business Administration. Having entered the Indian Administrative Service in 1975 he retired as the Chief Secretary of the Government of Tamilnadu in the year 2010. He had worked with the Government of India as Director and the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development. In those capacities, he had lead Indian delegations to several international conferences.

In Tamilnadu, before becoming the Chief Secretary he was the State Vigilance Commissioner. He was Secretary to the Government of Tamilnadu in several departments. Notable among them were Forests and Environment, Sports, urban infrastructure, Higher Education, Planning, Special Programs and Finance. He was the Chairman and Managing Director of two State Public Sector Undertakings. He was on the Boards of several SPSUs as also on the Boards of two private sector undertakings as the Government nominee and the Central Silk Board of the Government of India. He was instrumental in introducing office automation as early as in 1986 when the IT sector was still in its nascent stage.

In 2010 he became the State Chief Information Commissioner, which position he held till his retirement in April 2015.

Ms. Lakshmi Potluri
Independent Director
Ms. Lakshmi Potluri

Ms. Lakshmi comes with 16 plus years of global experience where she has taken several leadership roles in finance, technology, e-commerce and digital media at IBM(US/Canada/Europe/Latin America), Goldman Sachs(Hong Kong), jabong.com(India), Shopify(India) and most recently at DCF Ventures. During her stint as a cofounder of jabong.com, she became active in the entrepreneurship world and has been an angel investor herself having invested in companies in companies globally. Some of her investments are in the consumer tech space such as velvetcase.com, travellingspoon.com, purganics (organic women's hygiene products), driverskart that was acquired by Driveu and others.

She  has an MBA from Columbia Business School,  New York. She has been 22 patent filings in the United States and has been  a recipient of many awards( Women Entrepreneur of the year - Rotary), a panelist at many prestigious events such as NASSCOMM, FICCI , CII, Indo-China FICCI conference , UK-IBC Conference, Techsparks , IIMs and a speaker at many MNCs. 
 
Apart from this in her free time, she enjoys travelling, staying fit and spends time gardening. She is originally from Chennai and is currently based out of Mumbai .

Syed Sultan Ahmed
Independent Director
Syed_Sultan_Ahmed

Syed Sultan Ahmed is a prominent figure in the sectors of education, entrepreneurship, filmmaking and event management. He is the founder of LXL Ideas, Krayon Entertainment, Mentor Magazine and School Cinema International Film Festival. He has produced over 150 award-winning short films for children, earning 7 President of India National Film Awards.

With a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and an Executive Masters in Entrepreneurship from MIT, Mr. Ahmed is a certified NLP practitioner and Master Trainer accredited by Dale Carnegie USA. His research papers on children's psychosocial development and film pedagogy are published in reputable international journals.

In addition to his role as an Independent Director, Mr. Ahmed advises key educational bodies of the Indian government, including the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and global children's brands. His strategic insights position him as a thought leader in the intersection of education and entertainment.

A connoisseur of life, Mr. Ahmed's diverse interests include long rides on his Harley, cultural exploration through travel, horse riding, and appreciating diverse cuisines. His professional acumen, combined with a vibrant personality, makes him an influential and amiable individual.

Dr. Ajay Potluri
Advisor
Dr. Ajay Potluri

A Dental surgeon, inventor, investor & serial entrepreneur. He holds University degrees from India, Canada, Germany and the UK. His master’s thesis while in Germany, focused on 3D printing of human bones. He is currently finishing his Healthcare Executive MBA.

Dr. Ajay is involved in developing new technologies in medicine and dentistry, holds patents on few medical products. He is deeply involved with developing software applications for healthcare industry. He was instrumental in building the team for the Centre of Excellence for PTSD in Surrey, BC, Canada for first responders and veterans.