CEO - RuralShores Skills Academy and Market Unit Head (Skilling)

With over two decades at NIIT and an IIT Delhi education, Neeraj leads RSA in empowering rural youth with employability skills. Since 2013, he has driven large-scale skilling programs, corporate partnerships, and community development initiatives, transforming millions of lives and aligning workforce readiness with business needs.

Chief Operating Officer

K. Sathyanarayana is a leader with over three decades of experience across the automobile, IT, consumer goods, and services industries. He brings deep expertise in customer support, supply chain, and sales operations, with 18+ years in leadership roles driving operational excellence, process transformation, and digitalization. Known for disciplined execution and delivery excellence, Sathyanarayana has built and led high-performing, multicultural teams across global markets, consistently delivering measurable business outcomes.

He is also passionate about volunteering, especially in the area of eliminating child malnutrition, as he believes that investing in the health and nutrition of children is an investment in the future strength of society. His recognitions include the Change Maker Award (Bharati Foundation, FY23), the Fearless Leader Award (HP Foundation, 2021), and the Global Customer Support Leadership Award (HP, 2021).

EVP and Market Unit Head (Digital & Practices)

A Loyola College (Chennai) alumnus with 34 years of experience, Maharaja has led operations in Ashok Leyland Finance, Karur Vysya Bank, IDBI Bank, HDFC Bank, TCS and Standard Chartered Scope International (20 years). Drawn by RuralShores’ mission, he joined in 2009 at the startup stage and has spent 14+ years delivering BPO & KPO services for strategic clients, while previously overseeing Service Excellence and Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, IT, Admin).

SVP and Market Unit Head (Agriculture & Fintech)

Prem Aiyappa has over 25 years of expertise in client engagement and delivery across domestic and international processes. With 15 years at RuralShores, he has grown from managing a center to heading service delivery for key accounts. His background in rural development fuels his understanding of the rural workforce.

SVP Marketing, Branding and Communications and Market Unit Head (End User Enterprises & GCCs)

Shobhit Sharma is a visionary leader with 20+ years of experience in strategy, operations, HR, and social impact across India and the US. He has led large P&Ls, business transformations, and mission-driven ventures, balancing strong business acumen with empathy. His purpose-driven approach continues to create lasting organizational and community impact.

Vice President and Market Unit Head (Retail & eCommerce)

Rajesh Tiwari brings 20+ years of experience in managing BPO operations across E-commerce, Telecom, and Healthcare. With expertise in operations, training, quality, and project management, he has consistently optimized customer experience and business performance. At RuralShores, he continues to drive process excellence, efficiency, and sustainable growth through people-centric leadership.

AVP and Market Unit Head (Insurance)

Raj Kumar Daheriya, an MBA from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, has over 15 years with RuralShores since its inception. He leads the Insurance vertical, driving operational excellence, elevating customer experience, and delivering consistent value with deep knowledge of the company’s operations, culture, and processes.

Strategic Advisor – Generative AI & Digital Transformation

Ravindra Satyanarayana (Ravi) is a technology leader and advisor specializing in Generative AI and delivery excellence. As Strategic Advisor to RuralShores’ GenAI Studio and Lab, he drives scalable AI initiatives that empower rural talent and enable business transformation. With 25+ years of global experience, Ravi integrates AI, automation, and data-driven practices to enhance delivery and social impact.

AVP - Information Technology

Himansu is a seasoned technology leader with 24+ years of experience in steering IT strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence. At RuralShores, he manages IT governance, cloud adoption, and enterprise architecture while fostering high-performance teams. His expertise ensures alignment of technology with business goals, resilience, and sustainable growth.

AVP - Human Resources

Sindhu Girish brings 20+ years of expertise in talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design. She has spearheaded HR strategies driving business growth, with initiatives in recruitment, leadership development, and employee engagement. Her people-first, inclusive approach fosters transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable organizational growth.

General Manager - Administration & Facilities

Ganesh Naidu, an IIM Bangalore alumnus and Armed Forces veteran, brings 20+ years of expertise in administration, IT, and operational leadership. At RuralShores, he manages Administration & Facilities, driving compliance, sustainability, and workplace excellence. His disciplined yet people-centric approach ensures resilience and team growth.

Deputy General Manager - Quality, InfoSec & Compliance

Syed Hyder Mehdi is an accomplished IT Service Management consultant with deep expertise in ITIL® alignment, process training, and audit management. With a strong ITSM background, he has led ISO 20000:1 audits, quality initiatives, and continuous service improvement to strengthen compliance and service excellence.

Deputy General Manager - Finance & Legal

Vijay Krishna is a finance professional specializing in Accounts Payable with a focus on reporting and compliance. As a Finance Manager – Reporting, he leads AP reporting workflows across monthly and year-end cycles, ensuring accurate, timely close and clear stakeholder visibility. He brings strong hands-on expertise with Oracle ERP and applies IFRS accounting principles to drive consistency, control, and high-quality financial outcomes within the telecom industry.