Independent Directors

Independent perspective at the board table.

Strategic Elsewhere connects companies with experienced professionals who may be considered for Independent Director and board roles, subject to applicable eligibility, independence and statutory requirements.

Why consider an independent director?

Boards benefit from experienced perspective, oversight and constructive challenge.

The role can include strategic perspective, governance oversight, risk and financial review, leadership accountability and support to the board's decision-making process.

Experience

Operating and leadership experience relevant to the company's stage and priorities.

Perspective

An external voice that can bring context beyond day-to-day management.

Governance

Board-level attention to oversight, accountability and long-term interests.

Challenge

Constructive questioning of assumptions, plans and major decisions.

Strategic Elsewhere director profiles

Professionals available for board and Independent Director conversations.

Prashant Vijay Deshkar

Prashant Vijay Deshkar

Technology Advisor · Fractional CTO · Digital Transformation

28+ years of experience. Technology strategy, enterprise architecture, ERP modernization, cloud, automation, AI, product engineering and global delivery.

Focus: Technology roadmaps, AI/data, automation, ERP, architecture and transformation.

Shrinivas Mulki Prabhu

Shrinivas Mulki Prabhu

Technology Executive · CIO · Business Operations

28+ years of experience. Enterprise solutions, product development, project management, global delivery management and business operations.

Focus: Technology strategy, digital transformation, ERP, AI/ML and business operations.

Bhaskar Chaudhary

Bhaskar Chaudhary

Manufacturing · Operations · Product

23+ years of experience. Manufacturing leadership across automobile, farm equipment and construction equipment, with expertise in plant operations, product development, lean manufacturing, new product launches and process improvement.

Focus: Plant operations, operational excellence, projects, product and supply chain.

Ravikiran M A

Ravikiran M A

Digital Banking · Innovation · Venture Advisory

25+ years of internet-related experience. Digital banking, innovation, product strategy, venture building, AI, IoT and market expansion across India, the Middle East and GCC markets.

Focus: Digital transformation, innovation, venture building and GCC market expansion.

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