Arpit Asthana serves as the Program Head at Pygmalion Foundation, where he spearheads the foundation’s strategic vision to empower 1,000 young women annually through the flagship Swati Program. A seasoned development professional with over 14 years of experience, Arpit specializes in large-scale skill development, impact assessment, and policy advocacy.

Prior to joining Pygmalion, he served as Deputy General Manager at the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. There, he co-designed high-impact skill development models and also worked in the Apprenticeship Division. His extensive portfolio includes leadership roles at HCL Foundation, where he managed nationwide livelihood initiatives for the urban poor, and Tata Trusts, where he led migration research frameworks in Rajasthan.

Arpit began his journey as a Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellow (PMRDF) in Chhattisgarh, working on ground-level governance and tribal welfare. He holds a Masters in Development Practice from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and a PGDM in Rural Management from XIM Bhubaneswar. At Pygmalion, he combines this grassroots experience with systemic insight to build scalable, evidence-based skilling ecosystems.

Kavita Nair is a business leader with over 25 years of telecom experience, renowned for her entrepreneurial leadership, strategic vision, and ability to align diverse teams toward delivering exceptional business and customer value. She has expertise in P&L management and a talent for integrating customer, technology, and business strategies. She is well recognized for her transformative leadership during her 22-year tenure at Vodafone Idea Limited. She has a proven track record of driving transformative change and building iconic brands in complex environments.

She serves as an Independent Director on the Boards of Blue Dart Express Limited and Savita Oil Technologies Limited. She also runs a Strategic Advisory practice, advising early-stage startups, mentoring professionals—particularly women—and supporting impactful organizations. Her ability to turn ambiguity into actionable strategies, build structure, and foster collaboration has earned her recognition as one of Economic Times’ Rising Women Leaders of India Inc. (2015), Business Today’s Hottest Young Executives (2011), and Brand Equity’s Marketing Premier League Icons (2009).

Ms. Nair is an alumnus of the Faculty of Management Studies, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda where she did her MBA in Marketing and has also completed Senior Leadership Programs from London Business School and IIM Ahmedabad.

A purpose-driven Human Resources leader with nearly 15 years of experience across global capability centers, engineering, automotive, and manufacturing organizations. He believes that true nation-building begins with equitable access to education and opportunity, especially for young women from underprivileged backgrounds.

Currently serving as Senior Manager – Talent Management at Premium Transmission Limited, Sumeet leads people and capability strategies across multiple plants and corporate units. His work focuses on building leadership pipelines, strengthening organizational culture, and creating inclusive systems that enable individuals to grow, perform, and lead with integrity. He actively partners with business leaders to integrate long-term talent development with sustainable organizational impact.

Beyond his corporate role, Sumeet is deeply committed to giving back to society through education and mentorship. In his leisure time, he regularly conducts guest lectures and industry–academia interface sessions for MBA and engineering institutions, guiding students on careers, leadership, employability skills, and real-world industry expectations.

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta (Executive Program in Strategic HRM), with a Master’s degree in Human Resources and global certifications in People Analytics (Wharton) and Leadership (ILM, UK), Sumeet brings a thoughtful blend of professional excellence and social responsibility. He aspires to contribute meaningfully to initiatives that enable young women to learn, aspire, and lead, creating a more inclusive and equitable future.