Chief Operating Officer
Amit Jayant Deshpande is a development-sector professional and Chief Operating Officer at Centre For Transforming India (CFTI), with over 18 years of experience in social development, CSR, community development, education, and grassroots implementation.
He has worked with corporates, government institutions, NGOs, educational organisations, and communities to design and implement high-impact social initiatives. At CFTI, he focuses on translating community needs into structured, measurable, and sustainable programmes while strengthening corporate and government partnerships.
His expertise spans education, rural development, women empowerment, healthcare, skill development and livelihoods, water and sanitation, sports, and disaster relief. Amit follows a research-driven, impact-oriented approach with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
With extensive grassroots experience and a strong understanding of CSR ecosystems, he continues to build meaningful partnerships that create sustainable social impact across communities in India.
Group Head - Fundraising
Catherin Sarah Laby is a fundraising and partnerships leader with over 14 years of experience driving impact across NGOs and social enterprises. As Group Head of Fundraising, she has successfully scaled volunteer giving programme, secured multi-crore-rupee corporate partnerships, and led high-performing teams.
Her career includes surpassing fund raising targets at organisations such as Akshaya Patra Foundation and Make A Difference through strategic donor engagement and innovative employee volunteering initiatives. At the Centre for Transforming India, she leads corporate partnerships while also contributing to branding, communication, and social media initiatives.
With expertise in fundraising, corporate relations, stakeholder management, project management, and digital campaigns, Catherin brings a strategic and results-driven approach to building sustainable partnerships. Her ability to engage stakeholders and craft compelling communication supports meaningful C-suite relationships.
Beyond her professional work, she has volunteered as an English teacher in India and Nepal. With an MBA in Marketing and a strong foundation in commerce, she combines business expertise with a deep commitment to social impact and sustainable change.
Chief Financial Officer
Prasad Mungekar is a finance professional with 19+ years of experience in financial management, governance, compliance, and strategic leadership. He holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management (2013) from Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Management.
Since September 2021, he has served as CFO at Centre for Transforming India, leading financial strategy, compliance, resource optimization, and governance while aligning financial management with social impact. With 10+ years of top-management experience, he has contributed to strategic decision-making, financial restructuring, and sustainable financial models for mission-driven organizations.
Director – Corporate Partnerships, PR & Communications
Kanupriya brings over 15 years of experience in the development sector, with expertise in resource mobilisation, fundraising, partnerships, and philanthropy. She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications and is a certified CSR professional, having completed HCL Foundation’s CSR and its Applied Aspects programme.
She has worked across retail, institutional and corporate fundraising, as well as family foundations and philanthropy, and has been associated with organisations including Oxfam, Plan India, WaterAid, and Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital. She has also worked as an advisory consultant, supporting organisations on resource mobilisation and strategic partnerships.
Her experience spans donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and building sustainable resource mobilisation strategies for social impact.
