NANDINA RAMCHANDRAN
CEO
Nandina is a seasoned professional with more than 3 decades of extensive corporate experience across established MNCs and start-ups. In her role as Asia Pacific Business Head and Country Head of various MNCs, she has executed the India entry strategy and established commercial start-up operations, led product launches and multi-country projects across the world. Nandina's cross-over to the development sector was marked by the establishment and operations of the CSR vertical within a large integrated group of companies.
She brings to Salaam Bombay a unique combination of corporate strategy and an understanding of the social development landscape.
Asha Monterio
General Manager - Finance
Asha is a consummate finance professional with more than 20 years of experience in the development sector. She joined Salaam Bombay Foundation in 2008 and has since been a valuable member of the team, handling all financial aspects of the organisation. Asha's role includes financial accounting, budgeting, donor reporting, treasury management, and statutory reporting.
She has played a key role in implementing financial strategies and streamlining accounting processes, ensuring compliance with Income Tax, Companies Act, and FCRA regulations. Salaam Bombay Foundation has won the GuideStar India Transparency Key Award four times under her leadership.
GAURAV ARORA
Chief Growth Officer and SVP Skills & Sports
Gaurav has been associated with the skill development ecosystem since the inception of the national mission in 2009. He brings 20 years of experience in the corporate and development sectors to his role at Salaam Bombay Foundation. While being associated with Salaam Bombay for more than 8 years now, Gaurav is also visiting faculty at NMIMS Mumbai, teaching Corporate Social Responsibility. He pioneered and expanded innovative skilling and entrepreneurship models addressing complex labour force challenges.
Gaurav holds an MBA in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS, Mumbai and B.Tech in Electronics from NIT, Allahabad.
Dr. Manasi Bawdekar
Vice President - Research and M&E
Dr. Manasi has over 20 years of rich experience in the field of Statistics, Demography and Research. Her area of expertise includes Quantitative and Qualitative Research and Monitoring and Evaluation. She has a doctorate in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai with Masters in Statistics from the University of Pune followed by Masters in Population Studies from IIPS, Mumbai.
She has to her credit presentations and publications in both national and international conferences and journals.
RAJASHREE KADAM
Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP Arts & Media
Rajashree brings with her 24 years of experience in the development sector, specifically health. With the Foundation for 2 decades, she has overseen and is responsible for the growth of the Arts and Media Academy, tobacco control-health and hygiene programme in Rural India. She has spearheaded Salaam Mumbai Foundation’s foray into other Indian states.
Rajashree holds a Masters in Social Sciences from Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work.
SMRUTI KASULWAR
Chief Culture & Synergy Officer and SVP HR
Smruti is the group HR Head of Salaam Bombay Foundation & Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation. Her 20+ years of business acumen spans across the Corporate and Development Sectors. Smruti has led trendsetting Social Sector HR initiatives in policy design, talent management, compliance etc to create a happy & motivated workplace. She has also championed DEI, Health & wellness programs, leading to awards like GreatPlaceToWork, top10 NGOs in India, Best Workplace for Women & Arogyaworld HealthyWorkplace.
Smruti’s thought leadership has led to her recognition as one of India's Top HR Minds and she was a recipient of the “HR 100 under Forty” Award.
Smruti holds an MBA from The Institute of Technology and Management.
Tshering D. Bhutia
Chief Innovation Officer and SVP Preventive Health
Tshering has more than 20 years of diverse experience in design and execution of social development projects. She has been with Salaam Bombay Foundation for more than 13 years. Her focus is on preventive health education for adolescents, emphasizing tobacco control, nutrition, and mental well-being for marginalized youth. She is instrumental in creating a tobacco-free environment across government schools and the community at large. She organizes national conferences and builds strategic partnership with third parties, nationally and internationally.
Tshering holds a Masters in Broadcast Journalism and a certificate on Global Tobacco Control from John Hopkins, USA.
Tasnim Motorwala
Assistant General Manager – Head of Resource Mobilisation
Tasnim Motorwala is a seasoned professional, with over 15 years of experience in the Development Sector. She has contributed to organizations such as Concern India Foundation, Life Trust, Masoom, Population First, Tata Medical Center, and Salaam Bombay Foundation. Tasnim is deeply committed and passionate about promoting education and raising funds to provide vocational skills to youth in India. Prior to transitioning to the non-profit sector, she has worked as a business news editor for over a decade.
Tasnim holds a post-graduate degree in Journalism from Xavier Institute of Communications, a Masters in History from the University of Mumbai, and a Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship from NMIMS.
Savio Pashana
Assistant General Manager – Head of Communications
Savio brings over 14+ years of rich experience in marketing, brand strategy, and creative leadership across media, BFSI, FMCG, and retail sectors. Having led communication and digital initiatives for brands like Comedy Central India, MTV India, Colors Infinity, and more, he has a deep understanding of building compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. His expertise spans campaign development, online and offline marketing, and creative ideation.
At Salaam Bombay Foundation, Savio is responsible for strengthening the organisation’s voice across platforms, amplifying impact, and fostering meaningful engagement with stakeholders through clear, consistent, and purpose-driven communication.