Ms. Beena Vaheed

Class of 2014, EPGP-04

Ms. Beena Vaheed, a visionary leader and a true pioneer in the Indian banking sector. With over 30 years of experience across top roles at Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, and Corporation Bank, Ms. Vaheed is the only woman Executive Director among 34 PSB EDs, a testament to her dedication and impact. Her strategic vision has driven transformative initiatives in areas such as asset management, retail credit, and cultural integration. She has also earned numerous accolades for her significant contribution to business growth and performance at Union Bank, including the 3 star performance award.

 

Mr. Girish Nadkarni

Class of 2023, EPGP-13

Mr. Girish Nadkarni, a pioneering force, with over 25 years of leadership experience in diverse business verticals. After achieving EVP & CFO position at Tatas at an early age, he plunged into Private Equity. He has taken over past 15 years Partner & MD positions at global private equity firms like IDFC PE, Investcorp and GHS, a leading student housing buyout firm. His signature multi billion control investments are Green Infra Renewables, Idea Celluar Mobile, General Chemicals USA . Mr. Nadkarni has also raised multi-billion-dollars financing across multiple sectors like energy, renewables, telecom, chemicals, agriculture etc. He has a proven track record of achieving superior returns on his investment portfolios and has spearheaded over 25 complex investment transactions.

 

 

Mr. Sameer Seth

Class of 2005, PGP-07

Sameer Seth, a remarkable entrepreneur and innovator in the culinary world. As the CEO and co-founder of Hunger Inc. Hospitality, Sameer has reshaped the Indian dining experience with celebrated brands like The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, Bombay Sweet Shop, and Veronica’s. His ventures have garnered national and international acclaim, with three restaurants ranked simultaneously in Condé Nast Traveller India’s Top 10. Because of his unparalleled contributions to his chosen field of endeavor, he has been interviewed not merely by the most respected Indian magazines and media outlets, but also those globally respected, like HBR and BBC.

 

Mr. Kashyap Chanchani

Class of 2006, PGP-08

Kashyap Chanchani, is the founder and managing partner at The Rainmaker Group (TRMG). In 9 years’ time, The Rainmaker Group has grown to become India’s largest investment bank that focuses exclusively on the private markets and already ranks among India’s top 10 investment banks. In their 9 years of history, his firm has advised over a dozen unicorns and soonicorns in their most important fund raise and M&A milestones.