Group Chief Executive Officer

Tarun is a high-energy, entrepreneurially minded growth-focused leader with over three decades of global experience in scaling businesses, building deep CXO networks, and transforming cost centers into profit centers. As an ecosystem influencer, he has driven multi-million-dollar growth across industries and geographies. Honored as an Honorary Professor at Amity University, a Distinguished Alumni of Indian Navy School, and a Chevening Scholar from Alliance Manchester Business School, Tarun brings vision, passion, and influence to every role. As Group CEO of RuralShores integrated business, he is co-creating an inclusive and impactful future for rural India and global enterprises.

Chief Executive Officer - RuralShores Skill Academy

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.

Executive Vice President, Operations

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).

Head of Branding, Marketing and Communication

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.

VP Operations

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.

Associate Vice President & Head of IT, RuralShores

Himansu is a seasoned technology leader with 24+ years of experience in steering IT strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence. At RuralShores, he leads 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.

Associate Vice President & Head of Human Resources, RuralShores

Sindhu Girish, Head of Human Resources at RuralShores, 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.

Associate Vice President

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.

General Manager & Head of Administration & Facilities, RuralShores

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

Head of Service Delivery – Insurance, RuralShores

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.

Head of Compliance and Quality

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.

Head of Finance

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.