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Group Chairman and Co-Founder

Ashok Vithlani

Ashok Vithlani is a part of the Sales and Marketing industry for more than four decades. From being a selling agent for a variety of products to climbing all the way to the top as Director for the Polad Group of Companies, his journey is embedded with hard work, determination, and self-belief. He was also the CEO of Rasna, India’s largest-selling soft drink concentrate, carrying it from local market to national and international markets, and converting it into an esteemed brand. Since then, he is successfully contributing to launching marketing communication plans for numerous products and brands. Today, he is a proficient business speaker, and an expert who is a part of the BOD panel of several companies. He was also a Board member of Mudra Communications, one of India’s leading advertising agencies, for 20 years. Right from providing consultation to various national and international organisations, he assists businesses and students acquire knowledge of marketing communications and branding.

Group CEO and Co-Founder

Amit Somaiya

In his journey of 25 years, Amit Somaiya has consistently showcased his ability and potential to understand, and bring value to an extensive variety of business interests across diverse fields. With 18 years of offshoring expertise, he’s an industry luminary who built an organisation from scratch, now thriving with a 3,000-strong team. His business spans 40 countries, serving over 250+ diverse clients and specialties worldwide. His interest, experience, and expertise in an array of business specialisms have enabled him to make a significant impact throughout his career path. His skills have helped in driving foreign direct investments into multiple modern-day organisations and start-ups. Known for his exceptional people skills and strategic acumen, his ability to connect with and inspire teams, coupled with his tactical thinking, has been instrumental in the organisation’s remarkable journey of growth and success.

He asserts in his own words, “Innovation in our culture; Passion in our hearts! We strive to bring cutting-edge solutions that help our clients deliver business excellence.”

Director - IMS Group | CEO - Empresaria Group

Rhona Driggs

Rhona Driggs is Director of IMS Group, and CEO of Empresaria Group, a publicly listed global staffing specialist based in the UK, operating across 6 sectors in more than 19 countries. She has over 30 years of experience working in international companies within the staffing sector, and has a proven record of delivering growth and driving innovation. She is recognised since the past six consecutive years as one of Staffing Industry Analysts’ ‘Global Power 150 – Women in staffing’. She was also named in 2020 and 2021 as one of Europe’s Top 100 most influential leaders in staffing. She is recognised as a thought leader in the sector, with an in-depth knowledge of contract/permanent staffing, MSP, RPO, and offshore recruitment. Passionate about supporting the advancement of women in business, she has recently published her first book called ‘Together We Rise’ with several industry colleagues. A member of the Women Business Collaborative (WBC) Advisory Council, an organisation that strives to achieve equal position, pay, and power for all businesswomen, she is also an active member of several industry groups advocating for women in staffing and supporting DE&I.

Director - IMS Group | CFO - Empresaria Group

Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson has over 20 years of post-qualified experience working for listed and private equity-backed businesses across a number of sectors. He joined Empresaria in 2018 from a leading cellular immunotherapy company, where he was Group Finance Director. Prior to this, he held a number of finance positions in three FTSE 100 businesses, covering all aspects of finance. He has a proven track record in developing the finance teams and structures of organisations with a focus on driving efficiencies, developing strong control frameworks, and supporting strategic objectives. He has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions having worked for a number of acquisitive organisations. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, after qualifying with KPMG.

CEO - IT and IT Services

Jagdeep Kochar

Jagdeep Kochar is a veteran of the IT industry, with 40 plus years of invaluable experience, and unparalleled credentials in implementing and managing large-scale and successful IT, IT services, and e-Governance projects. Two decades of his journey were as the CEO of IT and IT services businesses, both in the Government and private sectors. In early career he has implemented manufacturing projects for electronics and consumer durables, and later helped organisations with digitisation and automation. While the IT industry was picking up in India, he led his teams to set up large Integrated IT systems with complex networks and software applications, including ERP. He has led implementation of many local and national level state projects, including the e-procurement initiative for the state of Gujarat, and the Government of India; and managed turnkey projects for more than 30 Data Centres in India, including for Gujarat state, ONGC, Mazagon Docks Limited, and GUVNL. Among many others, his teams implemented PKI project for Bharat Electronics Limited for securing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Mineral Administration solution meant to curb illegal mining for the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, and ‘Cashless Health Insurance Card’ project for millions of poor families of Gujarat (now, a national project), also led implementation of state-wide surveillance and Intelligent Traffic Monitoring for Gujarat. He has provided IT advisory services to the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY-GoI), IIM-Ahmedabad, GIFT City project, IFSCA at GIFT city, and several private organisations. He has received about 15 national and international awards for various e-Governance projects, and a distinguished alumnus award from the prestigious Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai. In the past, he has served as the President of Gujarat Electronics and Software Industries Association and IIM – Ahmedabad Alumni Association, Vice Chairman of Asia PKI Forum, and Chairman Gujarat for ESC India.

CTO

Manish Naik

Manish Naik is a seasoned IT professional with over three decades of experience spanning various domains such as networking, application development, information security, service support, data centre, and infrastructure projects. His core strengths lie in a comprehensive understanding of all IT areas, including technology implementation, project management, system design, information security, and infrastructure projects. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in several significant projects, including the design and management of one of the country’s most secure data centres, the First Tier IV State Data Centre for the Government of Gujarat, data centres of ONGC, Election Commission, SSNNL, Punjab Electricity Board, etc. He has also managed large-scale network projects, such as the one for GUVNL, which spanned the entire state of Gujarat with 1,200 locations and 25,000 endpoints. He has also been involved in surveillance projects like the Gujarat State-City Surveillance and Intelligent Traffic Monitoring Project. His international projects span countries like Vietnam, and multiple countries across Africa and the US. He has consulted for prominent organisations in the fields of pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, NBFC, PKI, universities, and the state and central government of India. His achievements include pioneering efforts in the early days of Information Technology, like designing the barcoding system for the Gujarat State Education Board in 1996, and publishing the 10th and 12th examination results online for the first time in India in 1998.

VP - PMO

Prajit Kansara

Prajit Kansara brings over 37 years of versatile experience in the software development field. His dynamic career showcases strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, team-building, and project management skills, with a track record of success in managing complex portfolios of IT investments across organisational and geographical boundaries. He has lent his expertise to various industries, including public service, high-tech manufacturing, financial services, publishing, and healthcare, providing invaluable advice to top management on technology. Throughout his career, he has been a driving force in software and ERP projects, utilising his ability to conceptualise complex technology solutions, provide consultations for large-volume software development, and deliver strategic leadership for enterprise-wide technology initiatives. His extensive professional journey includes serving as a Senior IT Consultant at Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority, where he ensured the availability of IT services and micro-managed service providers. During his tenure at GNFC, he managed software application and ERP projects, provided techno-commercial support, and supervised project delivery. His achievements include implementing significant projects like e-auction portals, and contributing to the success of Easy of Doing Business (EODB) modules. His career has spanned various domains, from education to cashless sales systems, and ERP projects for organisations such as GSFC and TCGL. He has led teams, evaluated new technology, and contributed to the development of software solutions. Additionally, he has held leadership positions at organisations like The Ahmedabad Stock Exchange, ICICI Infotech Limited, Chase Infotech Limited, Maize Products, Gujarat Ambuja Cement, Intech System Pvt. Limited, and The Saraspur Mills Limited, playing key roles in IT management and project development.

AVP - Operations

Kunal Roy

Having completed his Bachelors in IT, Kunal Roy embarked on his career journey as a support engineer at IBM. Subsequently, he transitioned to HCL, where he contributed as part of the Infrastructure team. He then advanced to a pivotal role at ECS Data Centre, overseeing a team of 10+ members, and spearheading responsibilities related to servers, storage, and virtualisation. Primarily engaged in IT infrastructure implementation, upgradation, and migration projects, his proficiency spans diverse areas such as servers, storage, firewalls, VPN products, virtualisation, cloud consulting, and data protection compliance. With over 17 years of extensive experience, he possesses a robust background in IT strategic planning, collaborative growth, and team mentoring. He firmly believes in the transformative potential of pervasive connectivity, enhancing businesses with heightened efficiency, agility, and scalability. His professional development is underscored by his achievement of various certifications, including Microsoft Server, Cloud Certification (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), ITIL, ISO 27001, 27701, CompTIA Security+ 601 and Azure Cloud Certification. Beyond his technical prowess, he finds solace in fitness, often spending time in the gym for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Sr. VP – IMS Nucleii

Jitendra Jani

A veteran IT professional with strong business acumen, Jitendra Jani brings more than 35 years of experience in the IT industry to shape IMS Nucleii's future through innovative solutions and strategic leadership. His journey began in a state government enterprise and has taken him through notable roles, including leadership positions in major organisations such as the Tata Group and a US-based firm, where he headed global sales from India. This breadth of experience has allowed him to cater to a diverse clientele, including nearly all public sector banks and insurance companies in India and many of the country’s top 1,000 firms across various sectors. He has touched almost all IT industry tangents, from setting up data centres of varying scales to delivering software with different levels of complexity and being involved in intricate turnkey projects. His collaborations with leading OEMs like Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and HP, as well as Indian brands focused on HRMS and business analytics, underscore his commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth.

Director - Commercial, Infrastructure, and Talent Acquisition

Prashant Parikh

Prashant Parikh owns asset management, and IT and infrastructure development experience, after having worked with numerous industries over many years. Before moving into the healthcare sector, where he played a pivotal role in setting up and managing a plant of medical disposables for Core Healthcare, he used his knowledge in developing sales and marketing strategies for Gujarat Steel Tubes. At the same time, he gained expertise in manufacturing, sales and marketing, supply chain management, people management, procurement, and so on. In 2001, he became the CEO of Ashima Ltd. for its garment division, where he worked with several international clients. In 2005, he became the Director of the Cross Byrne Design Studio, where he served for 13 years. His extensive expertise in negotiation and analytical skills enables him to take up the responsibility for defining strategic company goals and objectives, whilst working on new commercial and technology-driven opportunities. His everyday role includes building partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers, strategically overseeing company infrastructure, and monitoring budget & resource allocation.

Vice President - Hr and Learning & Development

Swati Pandit

Swati Pandit has 16+ years of wealthy experience as an HR professional. She holds a strong belief in listening to people, and cares about the relationships built with people. Right from the design of HR processes, policies, and best practices to the implementation of them, she does it efficiently for the organisation. And because of these practices and consequent engagement, IMS Group has bagged the title of ‘Great Place to Work’ for consecutive years. She strongly believes that development and continuous learning brings people closer to their professional milestone.

Chief Operating Officer - UK, Europe & APAC

Julieann Fouad

Julieann Fouad is a recruitment industry veteran. Her collaborative and progressive approach to business and team development has resulted in a track record of consistent achievement. She has worked with and within Top 5 Blue Chip multi-site global/national, government, and single-site SMEs, and is equally comfortable and competent working independently or with teams delivering outcomes at the front line or producing and driving strategic business plans and change programmes across multiple sites, teams, and operations. Her broad skill set and experience enable her to understand the challenges recruitment businesses face in the quest to develop effective and sustainable recruitment solutions for their clients and maximise profit for their business. Julie first experienced outsourcing as a client over 10 years, and now as a Chief Operating Officer – UK, Europe and APAC for IMS, she supports Recruitment Agencies in these regions to incept game-changing offshore solutions for their businesses.

Chief Operating Officer - North America

Bryan Tweed

Driven by the passion to provide customised, value-added workforce solutions for customers, Bryan Tweed’s contribution has been immense. A self-described “staffing industry lifer” for over 18 years, he has gained experience in nearly every aspect of the recruitment world, ranging from executive recruitment to workforce management operations, and global national account management to offshore delivery leadership.

Vice President - Operations

Fenil Shah

Fenil Shah is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and an esteemed member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has 8+ years of experience in the corporate world, and extensive experience working with clientele across diverse global businesses. He has experience with the UK, India, UAE, Singapore, and Australian accounting, where he offers his analytical and problem-solving skills.

Vice President

Mit Somaiya

Mit Somaiya has 15+ years of experience in consulting and business operations. He was associated with various social businesses in Europe and Asia, consulting them on operational excellence and minimum quality standards. He specialises in strategic planning, operational benchmarking, optimising workforce efficiency, and foraying into newer business markets. He is responsible for expanding workforce solutions for the mortgage industry in the US, building partnerships and managing operations. His ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with an ever-optimistic mindset has helped propel the business.

Senior Vice President – UK Operations

Rupendra Chauhan

Roger Smith has a total experience of 19 years, with 4 years in BPO, and 15 years in the recruitment industry. He is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Healthcare sector, managing the UK and other European countries, and is taking care of non-healthcare sectors as well, including IT, Engineering, and Architects. He has successfully managed the top two companies across the UK in the healthcare space, with the prime objective of operational excellence and risk mitigation by process improvement. He has also headed the Healthcare academy team that remarkably transformed the regular source of healthcare-trained candidates for clients. Instrumental in key account management process implementation to service delivery, he has managed the largest back office and end-to-end recruitment for a strategic client, right from sourcing to the time candidates receive payment in their accounts. A firm believer in team engagement and team building, he has ensured working together with clients, understanding their requirements, and providing an unprecedented experience.

Senior Vice President – US Operations

Smit Gajjar

Smit Gajjar has over 13 years of expertise in the Business Process Offshore and Recruitment industries. He has been managing various clients across North America, and has consistently delivered remarkable results and performance. His exemplary management skills have enabled him to develop a healthy bond with his teammates and build large, highly-skilled teams. His teams have proved themselves by delivering high-quality results for his clients. His experience is spread across industries like IT, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, and Finance. He is a leader who is not just a great listener, but also shares his acumen and mentors others towards a prosperous career in recruiting. He is a visionary who foresees his client’s needs, which facilitates him to get a clear view to strategise, develop, and maintain performance and service standards.

Vice President - IT and Projects

Saumil Buch

Saumil Buch has 14+ years of rich experience in IT strategic planning, collaborative growth, and mentoring teams; he is also Cisco Certified. Moreover, he has an experience with designing and installing LAN, WAN, and voice connectivity, and planning and implementing 9+ office infrastructures in different geographical locations. At present, he is responsible to direct a team for the technical infrastructure as well as for user support, on-call 24 hours a day to ensure that IT functions are seamless, aiding the organisation’s productivity. His team takes care of ensuring the data integrity and security for all IMS clients by configuring IMS gateway systems, and providing backups and data restoration services. He diligently delivers unwavering quality solutions that provide value-added benefits to clients.

Assistant Vice President - IT

Tejas Sanghani

Tejas Sanghani, an accomplished IT professional with 19 years of experience, specialises in telecom and IT infrastructure management. He is known for his expertise in designing and maintaining robust IT systems, overseeing complex network architectures, and ensuring seamless service delivery across large-scale operations. He excels in vendor management, enterprise service assurance, and strategic planning, consistently driving efficiency and reliability within technology environments. His hands-on approach and deep understanding of IT infrastructure make him a key player in delivering innovative solutions and enhancing organisational productivity.

Senior Manager - IT

Vinayak Variyava

Vinayak is a seasoned IT Security professional with 15 years of extensive experience in implementing, designing, and managing sophisticated security solutions. Throughout his career, Vinayak has led security initiatives across various industries, effectively managing cross-functional teams and enhancing organisational resilience. His core competencies include safeguarding enterprise infrastructures, mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, deploying and configuring enterprise-level security measures such as firewalls, VPNs, and encryption technologies, along with designing secure networks through thorough risk assessments and threat modeling. He excels at incident response, threat intelligence, and compliance management, while fostering collaboration across IT and business units to achieve aligned security objectives. Vinayak remains committed to proactive security excellence, staying ahead of emerging threats.

Senior Manager - PMO

Gaurang Ganatra

Gaurang Ganatra brings in 18 years of expertise in project management, business analysis, and IT consulting across sectors like tourism, banking, e-governance, ERP, and more. His career includes roles at Wipro, TCS, and Silver Touch Technologies, contributing to his skill in translating complex business needs into functional solutions. His analytical ability and leadership ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Chief Finanacial Officer

Ketan Shah

Ketan Shah has 30+ years of experience in achieving benchmarks, establishing growth, and executing expansion in statutory compliance, ERP implementation, financial management, auditing, MIS reports, vendor management, and team management. His experience is qualitative in nature because of his background in business & corporate accounts and finance. His rich experience also enables him to build and manage cross-cultural teams across geographies. Right from excelling at mapping business requirements to successfully designing and implementing systems in order to achieve cost control and gain financial discipline, he has managed to improve the overall efficiency of the organisation. His strong analytical and organisational skills enable him in formulating accounting systems, and preparing accounting records and financial statements with proficiency. By utilising his strong relationship management and negotiation skills, he has proven his ability in communicating with banks, vendors, and various regulatory authorities. Additionally, he is a self-motivated, creative, and insightful individual, which enables him to reach both personal and professional goals.

Assistant Vice President - Accounts and Finanace

Ankit Shah

Ankit Shah, a competent chartered accountant, has 13 years of experience in both corporate finance and accounts. He is an esteemed member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. His expertise lies in corporate finance, financial accounts, internal financial control, and taxation. In the past, he has worked in several sectors, including financial consultancies, dyes & chemicals, and auto ancillary.

Senior Manager - Accounts and Finance

Deepesh Choudhary

Deepesh Choudhary, a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the finance and accounting domain, possesses a deep understanding of accounting practices, taxation laws, bookkeeping, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). He has applied his extensive expertise to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective financial reporting. He is adept at streamlining financial processes and implementing strategies that enhance organisational efficiency. His commitment to excellence is evident in his comprehensive approach to finance and accounting.

Assistant Vice President - Administration and Wellness

Mohsin Chalanga

Mohsin is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience, of which 13 years is comprehensive experience in different verticals like BPO, KPO & RPO. His skillsets include General Management, Facilities management and Personnel management, Administration and implementing cost and time reduction measures. Employee health and safety are his top priorities. He frequently conducts and coordinates events related to them, such as stress management techniques. He ensures that the different teams have an amazing work environment and infrastructure that inspires them to come to work and give their maximum. His attention to detail and compliance with processes is reflected in his quarterly internal audit to ensure a robust quality management system is maintained.

Assitant Vice President - Talent Acquisition

Shweta Khatri

After a brief stint in the fitness industry, Shweta Khatri began her career in recruitment. She comes with over 14 years of work experience, which includes 12+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition across APAC and EMEA for banking & financial services, IT, ITEs/BPO, telecom, ISP, customer service, HRO, e-commerce, F&A, translation, RPA, FMCG, realty, infrastructure, and entertainment industries for business as well as support function roles. She is well-versed in managing SLAs like time to fill (TAT), source mix (employee referral, agency/vendor hiring, direct hiring and social media hiring), diversity hiring, hiring manager satisfaction, quality of hire, and cost per hire. She has hands-on experience in the entire recruitment life cycle – JD creation, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer creation as well as negotiation, on-boarding, campus hiring, stakeholder management, candidate life cycle management, vendor management, client management, people management, P&L management, and presales and sales support. She advocates as well acts as the brand ambassador of the organisation.

Assistant Vice President - Human Capital

Kushalchand Dadwal

Kushal Dadwal brings 20 years of expertise across media, technology, outsourcing, and healthcare industries, with a focus on HR payroll, compliance, digital transformation, and process optimisation. His professional journey is marked by delivering impactful solutions in data, engineering, and business services. With a specialisation in HR automation and shared services, he has led multiple successful implementations, including SAP SuccessFactors and Greythr, enhancing operational efficiency. He is adept at optimising HR processes, streamlining compliance, and boosting productivity. His notable projects, like FBP (Flexible Benefits Plan), have significantly improved benefits administration. His strategic approach to digital solutions continues to drive business growth and operational excellence.

Assistant Vice President - Learning and Development

Bhuvaneshwari Mansharamani

Bhuvaneshwari has accumulated 14+ years of experience as an integral part of Talent Management for a broad spectrum of industries, including banking, telecom, and eCommerce. She specialises in executing seamless onboarding, training, and skill development for both new and tenured talent. Her expertise includes fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results across diverse operational landscapes. Her awareness of daily operations intricacies and client requisites helps her fulfil the Training, Quality, and Operations responsibilities and ensure the seamless execution of Learning and Development projects. She is Six Sigma Black Belt certified and deeply understands Lean Audits and Compliance principles. Her project management proficiency has successfully piloted numerous audit-related projects, further demonstrating my commitment to precision in adherence to regulatory standards. She has commandeered multiple organisational development initiatives as a T&D head, focusing on enhancing professional growth for executives and emerging leaders. She strongly advocates for customised training content, reflected in her proficiency in selecting and optimising Learning Management Systems (LMS). She also nurtures leadership within her team by conducting ‘Train-the-Trainer sessions.’ Her driving motto is, “Achieving excellence in life necessitates a commitment to openness, adaptability, and the ability to evolve in tandem with the changing times.”

Senior Manager - Human Capital

Balaram Iyer

Balaram Iyer is a seasoned Human Capital professional with 10 years of experience across BPO and the automobile industries. Known for his people-first approach, he excels at fostering collaboration and building meaningful relationships. His expertise lies in understanding individuals’ strengths, and creating opportunities for growth, with a focus on empathy, active listening, and open communication. He is committed to enhancing workplace culture and bridging gaps to boost team morale.

Senior Manager - Communications

Vidhi Patel

With over 14 years of experience, Vidhi Patel is a communications professional, specialising in developing impactful content strategies, and driving effective communication across diverse range of industries, including staffing and recruiting, healthcare, renewable energy, oil and gas, and advertising. Her expertise covers all aspects of corporate communication, content strategy, digital communication, and leadership messaging, ensuring that every message resonates with audiences both internally and externally. She excels at crafting narratives that foster connection, engagement, and growth, whether through brand storytelling or executive communication. Being passionate about creating clear, compelling content, she devises methodical strategies that align with organisational goals and strengthen the brand image. Dedicated to continuous improvement, she embraces innovation, always seeking new and creative ways to deliver communication solutions that inspire change, build trust, and drive success.

Manager - Marketing

Prachi Shah

Prachi Shah is an experienced marketing and branding expert with 8+ years in the outsourcing industry. She thrives on the rewarding challenge of building and nurturing brands through impactful storytelling and result-oriented strategies. With a knack for ideating, conceptualising, and executing innovative marketing and branding initiatives, she drives effective growth and visibility. A people’s person, she excels at developing and leading high-performing teams, with expertise in social media, e-mail and content marketing, thought leadership, webinars, conferences, environmental branding, among others. She is passionate about creating strategies that resonate with target audiences, both internally and externally, driving long-term business success. Her adaptability and tactical approach consistently deliver results that boost bottom-line growth.

Manager - Marketing

Hina Rajput

Hina Rajput has over 13 years of experience in marketing, communications, and business growth, primarily for B2B organisations in highly regulated markets like finance, IT, and healthcare. She has a proven record in generating sustained revenue, especially within multicultural and international contexts across the US, UK, MENA, and Asia. Her expertise includes go-to-market strategy, performance marketing, and client retention, leveraging her insights to lead global teams toward dynamic growth.

Manager - Digital Marketing

Bhumika Shah

Bhumika Shah brings over 8 years of B2B outsourcing industry experience, with a unique blend of expertise in marketing analytics, strategy, and recruitment. Starting her career at IMS as a recruitment consultant, her passion for combining the precision of accounting with the creativity of digital marketing returned her to her core. Known for her keen interest in human psychology, and having an eye for aesthetics, she is a strategic thinker who excels at making complex concepts relatable. Her multifaceted skill set makes her a valuable contributor to our success.