
Elizabeth Shroff
Head of Finance & Administration
Has a background in Personal Banking & Insurance. With a P.G. qualification in Global Health & Development Disability Pathway from UCL in London, she is a senior professional and a leading proponent of Social Banking and targeting those most in need. Having responsibilities as a carer she has direct experience and understanding of issues affecting people with disabilities.

Surendra Shroff
Executive Director
Has a background in public service management and disability and development. With 30 years of relevant experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sector organizations he is a strong proponent of participatory approaches to sustainable development.
Having direct experience with disability, he advocates promoting inclusion to improve life chances and opportunities for people with disabilities.

Dr. R S Giraddi
Board Member
Was a Professor of Entomology and Dean (Administration) University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Dharwad and University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Raichur. He has over 35 years of academic, agriculture and allied business sector experience. He is a keen supporter of grass-root level movements for inclusive change and development

Sarbajit Ghose
Board Member
Has a background in Mechanical Engineering with 40 years’ experience in textile manufacturing. He is a passionate advocate of Corporate Social Responsibility.
He has direct experience of implementing ISO- 26000 and is an honorary board member supporting different social causes.

Santosh Panchabhavi
Board Member
Has a degree in Electronics and Computer Science. He has over 12 years of experience in IT and Project Management.He has direct experience and understanding of disability and is a keen advocate of digital inclusion.

Nick Edwards
Senior Programme Consultant
Nick is a toxicologist with more than 40 years of experience in human and veterinary clinical toxicology. He is a Fellow of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (EAPCCT) and has a degree in botany and a postgraduate diploma in crop protection.
Nick’s work with DEAL draws together many of his skills and interests. He is passionate about using his expertise to help people and animals, be that in the field of toxicology, disability, agriculture or education. He is also committed to improving awareness of the dangers of poisoning and how to prevent it.
Nick’s own experience of disability has given him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by people with disabilities. He is determined to use his knowledge and experience to help DEAL achieve its goal of creating a more inclusive and accessible world.
Nick is a valuable asset to DEAL and his work is making a real difference in the lives of people (and animals). He is a true professional and a dedicated advocate for those who need it most
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Dr. Javeed Mulla
Hon Director IFS Services
Former Head of Animal Sciences Department at University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Dharwad has a Doctorate in Dairy Sciences with 35 years of experience.
Dr. Mulla is a major proponent of integrated farming system practices for sustainable biodiversity and environmental well-being.

Uma Shirol
Programme Manager
Has a degree in Sociology with 19 years’ experience in the field of community organization and development. A keen supporter of grass root level movements, she has developed extensive understanding of the role and contribution of the Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) in promoting inclusive development. She is a strong proponent of outreach and community based service provision.

Piyush Sharma
Digital Strategy Director

Sagar Virapannavar
Social Enterprise Development Officer
Experienced Technical Director with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. Skilled in Industrial Design and New product development.Key strengths: Strategy, Supply chain and Design for Manufacturing.