The driving forces behind our efforts to create a culture of sustainable gifting.
The Luminaries with the Vision
Pradip Shah
Co-Founder & Director
Pradip Shah, CRISIL founder, pioneered India's credit rating landscape. He heads IndAsia Fund Advisors, holds an MBA from Harvard, and champions wildlife protection.
Karan Shah
Co-Founder
Karan Shah, MBA from Harvard, BA in Economics and Political Science from Haverford College. Co-founded award-winning advertising business. Interests include nature, cricket, and politics.
The voices of our organization who are pulling out all the stops to make Grow Trees a reality
Vipul Gajera
Chief Executive Officer
Vipul, Grow-Trees CEO, champions environmental sustainability. Experienced in market research, entrepreneurship, product management, and international expansion. MBA from Bayes Business School.
Ronak Jariwala
Project head, Financial Controller
Ronak holds a Master's in commerce from the University of Mumbai. He oversees the financial operations of Grow-Trees and has around 6 years of experience in managing accounts in trading, shipping, and the social sector.
Vikas Puthran
Head of Partnerships
Vikas began his career as an IT professional in India. He developed innovative technologies, implemented solutions in Europe and the Middle East, and consulted in the USA across multiple industries
Ms. Amanda Sanghvi
Senior manager - Partnerships
Amanda, a qualified Chartered Accountant and Lawyer, shifted from tax consultancy to the social sector at Grow-Trees. She manages finance, legal, and business development
The faces responsible for implementing strategies and plans with precision and efficiency to achieve our long-term goals
Divya Lalmalani
Manager-Mktg & communications
Divya, with an MA in Linguistics from Mumbai Univ., brings diverse entrepreneurship and marketing experience. Transitioned to Grow-Trees to advance social and environmental goals, overseeing marketing and communications
Catherine Andrews
Manager-Biz & Partnerships
At Grow-Trees, Catherine manages Business & Partnerships. Ruia College graduate with a Master's in chemistry. Experienced in sustainable business methods and 'Sustainable Strategies for Business Resilience' program.
Sanskruti Bedekar
Executive Operations
Sanskruti has a Bachelor of Management Studies with a Finance specialization. She has experience working as a Customer Support Executive at Tech Mahindra and is skilled at dealing with client inquiries.
Dipesh Panchal
Social Media Manager
Dipesh is an advertising professional with a Master's in Marketing. He is proficient in campaign management, creating creative briefs for film and publication productions, social media marketing.
Vandan Parab
Graphic Designer
Vandan holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a diploma in Graphic Designing and Video Editing. With five years at Pepperfry, he excels in crafting designs for digital platforms and publications
Aarya Merwade
Content Specialist
Aarya holds a degree in BA in Mass Media & Communication with a specialisation in Journalism. At Grow-Trees, she looks over Content and Social Media. She creates engaging and impactful content.
Shamika Tare
Account Executive
Shamika has a Master of Commerce degree from University of Mumbai. She handles accounts at Grow-Trees and has over 2 years of experience in the same. Her attention to detail and analytical skills
Ayesha Shaik
Sr. Operations Executive
Ayesha holds a degree in B Com from BJCC College. She brings a diverse skill set to the table, particularly in Event Management and Advisory Firm, showcasing her proficiency in client support & operational tasks.
The dynamic force translating strategies into action, navigating challenges and opportunities in real-time to drive success.
Raju Jatev
Project Manager
Mr. Raju Jatav holds a Master's in Forestry from the College of Horticulture and Forestry in Jhalawar, Kota, and is commonly seen executing and overseeing our projects in Various parts.
Basant Kumar Sharma
Project Coordinator
Basant completed school education from Kalimpong, situated in extremely Bio-diversity rich areas of the Eastern-Himalayas. Nature has always fascinated and motivated him since his childhood
Diksha Roy
Project Coordinator
Diksha Rai is a graduate in Bcom from AIMS Institute, Bangalore, and is currently pursuing Masters from IGNOU. She is a dedicated reporting analyst, offering, evaluating, and improving reporting processes.
Devidas Nair
Project Coordinator
Mr. Devidas Nair holds a Master’s in Marketing and Human Resource Management. He is in charge of our plantation efforts in the North East, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab.
Santhosh Prajapat
Project Coordinator
Santosh Prajapat completed his MBA in Human resource & Operation Management from Devi Ahilya University, Indore. He is currently managing India's largest carbon project in Madhya Pradesh as a Project Coordinator.
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