Impact Investors Council Team
Ranjna is leading Impact investors Council in the capacity of Director Outreach. Her desire to work for the Social sector and under-served was the underlying reason for her to join the organisation. She has been associated with IIC since May 2016 and has played a pivotal role in the formative years of the organisation.
Ranjna, a management graduate from Management Development Institute (MDI), has over 21 years of management experience out of which a major part (close to 14 years) is with corporate banking across client origination, corporate credit, risk underwriting and portfolio management. Before Joining IIC, She has worked with banks like HSBC, Standard Chartered and Axis Bank. Ranjna has a bachelor degree in Commerce from Punjab University. In the 7 years with IIC, she has helped evangelize a nascent stream of investing (Impact Investing) with different sets of stakeholders and helped develop a cogent and cohesive narrative for Impact Investing for the Country.
Ranjna can be contacted on ranjna.khanna@iiic.in
Ramraj Pai is the Chief Executive Officer at the India Impact Investor’s Council (IIC). He has been a credit market specialist, with specialization in financial services and inclusion related issues. Before joining IIC, Ramraj served as the President at CRISIL limited and led them to set up an integrated business development function across businesses, focussed on relationship management/deepening product penetration in banks/financial institutions covering India and emerging markets. Ramraj worked with CRISIL for 24 years. He has a Btech degree in Chemical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappali and an MBA from S.P.Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Email: ramraj.pai@iiic.in
Ramraj Pai is the Chief Executive Officer at the India Impact Investor’s Council (IIC). He has been a credit market specialist, with specialization in financial services and inclusion related issues. Before joining IIC, Ramraj served as the President at CRISIL limited and led them to set up an integrated business development function across businesses, focussed on relationship management/deepening product penetration in banks/financial institutions covering India and emerging markets. Ramraj worked with CRISIL for 24 years. He has a Btech degree in Chemical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappali and an MBA from S.P.Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Email: ramraj.pai@iiic.in
Neha is IIC’s second employee (after the CEO) and has been associated with the council since Jan 2015. During the 15 years of her work life- Neha has functioned across multiple industries: impact investing (6years), technology, strategic partnerships, business development and academics. She has explored MNCs & startup platforms in both for-profit and not for profit sectors. Work life gave her the opportunity to work out of various global geographies- Singapore, Australia and Netherlands. Post her specialization in Robotics, Multimedia and Software Development from Melbourne, Australia and her term at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, she worked with brands like CitiBank (Australia), TCS, IMS, Oliver Wyman (Singapore) and Google. Despite her walk on the road less traveled, her growing years at Scindia School, Gwalior and time with family remain to be the most impact-ful.
Neha can be contacted at neha.bhatnagar@iiic.in
Neha is IIC’s second employee (after the CEO) and has been associated with the council since Jan 2015. During the 15 years of her work life- Neha has functioned across multiple industries: impact investing (6years), technology, strategic partnerships, business development and academics. She has explored MNCs & startup platforms in both for-profit and not for profit sectors. Work life gave her the opportunity to work out of various global geographies- Singapore, Australia and Netherlands. Post her specialization in Robotics, Multimedia and Software Development from Melbourne, Australia and her term at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, she worked with brands like CitiBank (Australia), TCS, IMS, Oliver Wyman (Singapore) and Google. Despite her walk on the road less traveled, her growing years at Scindia School, Gwalior and time with family remain to be the most impact-ful.
Neha can be contacted at neha.bhatnagar@iiic.in
Sagar is a young professional passionate about youth leadership and working towards the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG #4 Quality Education. In addition to working in Ed-Tech startups for two years, Sagar has three years of experience working in the not for profit sector with AIESEC before joining IIC. He has worked across various functions such as Event Management, Operations, Human Resources, Business Development, B2C Sales, Marketing, Communications and Auditing. He graduated from Smt. M.M.K College of Commerce & Economics with a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Markets.
At IIC, Sagar plays a role in Marketing, Operations and Research verticals. If you want to reach out to him, contact him at sagar.kalra@iiic.in
Sagar is a young professional passionate about youth leadership and working towards the Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG #4 Quality Education. In addition to working in Ed-Tech startups for two years, Sagar has three years of experience working in the not for profit sector with AIESEC before joining IIC. He has worked across various functions such as Event Management, Operations, Human Resources, Business Development, B2C Sales, Marketing, Communications and Auditing. He graduated from Smt. M.M.K College of Commerce & Economics with a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Markets.
At IIC, Sagar plays a role in Marketing, Operations and Research verticals. If you want to reach out to him, contact him at sagar.kalra@iiic.in
Varun is a research associate at IIC. He is passionate about financial markets and a firm believer in financial literacy being one of the critical factors for the progress of an individual and the nation. He has completed his Bachelor in Commerce, specializing in Finance, from St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore. To set a strong foundation in Finance, he has enrolled for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and has completed two levels. While interning at a startup, he realized the importance of impact creation and impact at scale could be achieved only through capital being accessible where needed.
Varun can be contacted at varun.reddy@iiic.in
Varun is a research associate at IIC. He is passionate about financial markets and a firm believer in financial literacy being one of the critical factors for the progress of an individual and the nation. He has completed his Bachelor in Commerce, specializing in Finance, from St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore. To set a strong foundation in Finance, he has enrolled for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and has completed two levels. While interning at a startup, he realized the importance of impact creation and impact at scale could be achieved only through capital being accessible where needed.
Varun can be contacted at varun.reddy@iiic.in
Esha works as a Research Associate at IIC. She completed her Bachelor in Financial Markets from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Curiosity drove her to explore the field of finance and she is further strengthening her foundation by enrolling in the Chartered Financial Analyst Program where she has cleared the first Level. Esha has always been keen on exploring the Impact Investing Space as she believes that finance can be a powerful tool for positive change. She sees impact investing as a way to align her passion for finance with her desire to make a difference in the world.
You can contact her at esha.saini@iiic.in.
Esha works as a Research Associate at IIC. She completed her Bachelor in Financial Markets from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Curiosity drove her to explore the field of finance and she is further strengthening her foundation by enrolling in the Chartered Financial Analyst Program where she has cleared the first Level. Esha has always been keen on exploring the Impact Investing Space as she believes that finance can be a powerful tool for positive change. She sees impact investing as a way to align her passion for finance with her desire to make a difference in the world.
You can contact her at esha.saini@iiic.in.
